Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/06/1968 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Raj Thackeray
Raj Thackeray alleged that around ₹18 crore in annual donations were being siphoned off at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple during an address marking the 20th anniversary of the MNS Vidyarthi Sena. He also used the platform to criticize public figures who live abroad while praising India's progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, keeping the event focused on political and social commentary.
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray held a joint rally in Mumbai focused on the NEET paper leak controversy and alleged police excesses against student protesters. The event marked a notable show of political coordination between the two Thackeray-led factions while they targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP over the issue.
Raj Thackeray demanded action against Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam after a viral video showed Satam smiling while speaking about deaths linked to heavy monsoon rains in Mumbai. The remarks added to Thackeray's broader criticism of the city's governance and response to rain-related fatalities.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Raj Shrikant Thackeray |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
| Political Party | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu (CKP) |
| Hobbies | Playing Musical Instruments and Writing Blogs |
| Birth Name | Swararaj Shrikant Thackeray |
| Position | Founder-President |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm (5' 7") |
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| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Bal Mohan Vidya Mandir School, Dadar, Mumbai |
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| College | Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy School of Art, University of Mumbai |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Residence | Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai |
Family
| Father | Shrikant Thackeray |
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| Mother | Kunda Thackeray |
| Spouse | Sharmila Thackeray |
| Children |
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| Uncle | Bal Thackeray |
| Cousin | Uddhav Thackeray |
Career
| Debut | 2006 |
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| Major Controversies |
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| Party Founded | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on 09/03/2006 |
| Previous Affiliation | Shiv Sena (resigned 27/11/2005) |
| Career Focus | Regional politics, Marathi identity, local employment, housing, Marathi language preservation |
| Electoral Performance | MNS won 13 seats in 2009 Vidhan Sabha elections; did not win any seats in 2024 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election |
Social Media
| https://x.com/rajthackeray |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born to Shrikant Thackeray, sibling of Bal Thackeray | |
| 2. Acquired skills in tabla, guitar, and violin during childhood | |
| 3. Shared cartoons in Marmik magazine | |
| 4. Admirer of Narendra Modi's initiatives | |
| 5. Connected to controversies involving Chhath Puja | |
| 6. Married to Sharmila Wagh, Mohan Wagh's daughter from Marathi Cinema | |
| 7. Worked as a cartoonist for Marmik magazine | |
| 8. Also an orator and music lover | |
| 9. Once considered leaving politics to become a film producer but was dissuaded by friend Nadiadwala | |
| 10. Marginalized within Shiv Sena after the Kini case, which led to his departure and formation of MNS | |
| 11. Maintains friendships with Bollywood figures who participate in his Deepotsav inauguration during Diwali |