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Nana Mansinh Chudasama
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| નાના ચુડાસમા (gu) नाना चुडासमा (mr) |
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Nana at trial show of 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai'.
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| Sheriff of Mumbai | |
| In office 1989–1990 |
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| Preceded by | Jahangir K. S. Nicholson |
| Succeeded by | Saad Alim Bagban |
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| Born | 17 June 1933 Rajkot, Bombay State, British India (now in Gujarat, India)) |
| Died | December 23, 2018 (aged 85) |
| Spouse | Munira Nana Chudasama |
| Children | 3 (including Shaina Chudasama) |
Nana Mansinh Chudasama (born June 17, 1933 – died December 23, 2018) was a very important person in Mumbai, India. He was known as a smart lawyer and also served as the city's Mayor and Sheriff. He worked hard to make Mumbai a better place for everyone.
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Early Life and Family
Nana Chudasama came from a well-known Rajput family in Dholera, Gujarat. His father, Mansinh Chudasama, was a police commissioner. Nana was the second of three brothers. His elder brother, Mota Chudasama, was a successful businessman. His younger brother, Chhota, worked for Air India for many years.
After finishing college, Nana started his career in the early 1950s. He worked as an executive for an American petroleum company in Mumbai.
Making a Difference: His Career
Later in his career, Nana Chudasama became famous for his social work. He started many organizations that helped people and improved society.
Helping Others: Giants International
Nana Chudasama founded an organization called Giants International. This group has over 500 branches in India and many more around the world. You can find branches in places like the United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, Mauritius, and Ukraine. Giants International works on projects that help society. These projects include family welfare, helping during disasters, education, and protecting the environment.
Improving Mumbai: "I Love Mumbai"
When Nana Chudasama was the Sheriff of Mumbai, he started another organization called "I Love Mumbai". He became its president. This group focuses on making Mumbai greener, more beautiful, and cleaner. They work to plant trees, clean up public spaces, and keep the city tidy.
Fighting for Good Causes
Nana Chudasama was also involved in many other important causes. He was the president of the Forum Against Drugs and AIDS, which he also founded. He was the chairperson of the National Kidney Foundation, helping people with kidney problems.
He also started the Common Man's Forum. This group worked to protect the interests of everyday people. He helped lead the Relief and Rehabilitation Committee for the Government of Maharashtra. This committee helped people who were affected by bomb blasts.
Earlier in his life, he was the national president of Jaycees. This organization even gave him the Young Man of India Award. He also served as the former president of the Indo-American Society. Nana Chudasama was also part of a special team for the Government of Maharashtra. This team worked on a plan to make Mumbai an even better city.
For all his amazing social work, Nana Chudasama received a special award called the Padma Shri. This is one of India's highest honors.
Later Years
Nana Chudasama passed away on December 23, 2018. He was 85 years old and had been ill for a short time. His daughter is Shaina Nana Chudasama, who is a spokesperson for the BJP political party. Nana Chudasama and his wife, Munira Chudasama, also had a son named Akshay Nana Chudasama and another daughter named Brinda Nana Chudasama.
