A portrait of the Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackarey, admirely known as Bala Saheb Thackarey or ‘Tiger’ was created by an artist chetan Raut on the occasion of his 93rd birthday with 33,000 rudraksha beads.

The portrait has been beautifully placed in front of Shiv Sena Bhavan in Dadar, Mumbai.

Why rudraksha? Artist reveals, “Our tiger had a special relationship with rudraksha.”

Chetan said, “I have tried to make a world record by making an 8×8 feet portrait made up of rudraksha.”

A marvellous orator, cartoonist and politician passed away on November 17, 2012.

Political leaders, celebrities, followers and hardcore fans are paying tribute to the legend. Have a look!

Twitter feed filled with birthday wishes for ‘The Tiger’

Celebrity wishes
Grandson of Tiger tweets an old pic of him and Bala Saheb
CM of Maharashtra remembers him
PM Modi’s wishes and remembers