This character is believed to be loosely based on that of Vito Corleone from The Godfather and Balasaheb Thackeray , the real - life leader of the Mumbai - based political party , Shiv Sena .
This character is loosely based on that of Vito Corleone from The Godfather . 
 It is also believed to be inspired by the life story of Balasaheb Thackeray , the real - life founder of the Mumbai - based political party , Shiv Sena .