Sadashiv Gorakshkar, former director of Chhatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sangrahalaya (formerly Prince of Wales Museum) passed away after championing the heritage movement in his official capacity and by also being a guide and leading voice to champion the arts and culture scene in the city and country. He was 86.

One of the first to share the news was conservation architect, Vikas Dilawari, who considered him as his mentor, and being one of the reasons to take up heritage conservation in the city. Soon, tributes began to pour in about his astounding contribution in the field of culture, conservation and heritage awareness in the city.