 Times of India | 'Bal Thackeray was like a ray of hope and support for the ordinary Maharashtrian' Times of India MUMBAI: Mumbai and Maharashtra entered a state of mourning soon after Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's death was announced on Saturday afternoon. Being a Saturday, most offices in the city and suburbs work half day, but those still open closed down ... Why the loss of Bal Thackeray was felt by Bollywood Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray, advocate of Maharashtra's cause, dies at 86 Bal Thackeray dies: Shiv Sena fear forces closure of Mumbai film shows |