New Delhi: The influential cartoonist and one of the most powerful political figures of Mumbai, Bal Thackeray became a symbol of Hindutva and Maratha pride. His outrageous extremism made him the most adored leader amongst the Shiv Sainiks. Let us have a look at some rare and interesting pictures from his life and times.Bal Thackrey on extreme left during his childhood daysBal Thackrey lays hands on the game of cricketThackrey with pet dogThackrey the cartoonistThackrey with his cigarThackrey with superstar Amitabh BachachanThackrey with film actress Karishma KapoorThackrey during his younger daysThackrey with film stars Jackie ShroffThackrey with son Uddhav and nephew Raj ThackreyThe entire Thackrey family
