Nana Chudasama, former sheriff and mayor of Mumbai and noted jurist, passed away at the age of 86 on Sunday afternoon. "He had been unwell for the last few days. He passed away at his home in Colaba," said a family member.

He is survived by his wife Munira, daughters Brinda and Shina NC (who is the spokesperson for BJP) and son Akshay. Chudasama was best known for his sharp and humorous commentary on important issues of the day, displayed on banners put up above a popular pizza joint at Marine Drive. He was awarded the Padma Shri in recognition of his work in the social sector, though his non-profit organisations such as Giants International, I Love Mumbai, the National Kidney Foundation and the Forum Against Drugs and AIDS.