Raj Thackeray

Indian Politician

Indian Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Quick Info

ProfessionIndian Politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth14/06/1968
Age57 years
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

Latest News about Raj Thackeray

28/03/2026

Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) allied with cousin Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) for the 2026 BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation Elections, marking the first alliance in 20 years of MNS's political career as a separate party.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameRaj Shrikant Thackeray
NicknameNot Known
Political PartyMaharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)
Zodiac sign/Sun signGemini
ReligionHinduism
CasteChandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu (CKP)
HobbiesPlaying Musical Instruments and Writing Blogs
Birth NameSwararaj Shrikant Thackeray
PositionFounder Chairman

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm (5' 7")
Weight75 kg (165 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolBal Mohan Vidya Mandir School, Dadar, Mumbai
CollegeSir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy School of Art, University of Mumbai

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
ResidenceShivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai

Family

FatherShrikant Thackeray
MotherKunda Thackeray
SpouseSharmila Thackeray
Children
  • Amit Thackeray
  • Urvashi Thackeray
UncleBal Thackeray
CousinUddhav Thackeray

Career

Debut2006
Major Controversies
  • Led a violent movement against North Indians
  • Banned Australian cricketers from playing in Mumbai
  • Enforcement of Marathi signboards
  • Threatened to ban Bachchan films
  • Disrupted screening of Wake Up Sid due to references to 'Bombay'
Party FoundedMaharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on 09/03/2006
Previous AffiliationShiv Sena (resigned 27/11/2005)
Career FocusRegional politics, Marathi identity, local employment, housing, Marathi language preservation

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
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