Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Journalist, Writer, Film Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/11/1961 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Alibag, Maharashtra |
Latest News about Sanjay Raut
27/02/2026
A sessions court acquitted Sanjay Raut in the Medha Somaiya defamation case and set aside the 15-day jail sentence earlier imposed by a magistrate court. The court held that the complaint had to stand on its own merits and found grounds to overturn the earlier conviction.
31/10/2025
Sanjay Raut announced a temporary break from public life due to serious health issues and said he was undergoing treatment. He stated that doctors had advised him to avoid crowds and public appearances for the time being.
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Bio/Wiki
| Sanjay Rajaram Raut is an Indian politician from Shiv Sena (UBT) and a member of the Rajya Sabha representing Maharashtra. | |
| He is also the executive editor of Saamana. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Dr Ambedkar College of Commerce and Economics, Wadala, Mumbai |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | Maitri, Friends Colony, Bhandup, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Doing Social Service, Watching Sports, Watching Bollywood Movies |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||||
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| Marriage Date | 16/02/1993 | ||||||||||||
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Career
| Politics |
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| Journalism |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Hyundai Accent (2004 model) |
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Social Media
| https://x.com/rautsanjay61 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sanjay Raut is a three-time Rajya Sabha MP from Maharashtra, first elected in 2004. | |
| 2. He serves as the executive editor of the Shiv Sena political mouthpiece, Saamana, for over 15 years. | |
| 3. Previously, Raut was a close aide of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray. | |
| 4. The 2019 Bollywood film 'Thackeray' was significantly influenced by Sanjay Raut's insights; he was credited for the story. | |
| 5. Uddhav Thackeray stated that Sanjay Raut was the ideal person to create a film about Balasaheb Thackeray. | |
| 6. Raut swiftly selected Nawazuddin Siddiqui to portray Bal Thackeray in just five minutes during casting. | |
| 7. Sanjay Raut is a trusted ally of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray. | |
| 8. Following the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly Elections, Raut strongly advocated for a Shiv Sena Chief Minister in Maharashtra amid disputes with the BJP. | |
| 9. In June 2023, Raut filed a defamation suit against BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, citing multiple false accusations made through social media posts in 2022. | |
| 10. He has been writing articles for Saamana for more than 15 years. | |
| 11. Sanjay Raut began his career as a journalist after a brief stint as a clerk in a Marathi weekly in the 1980s, specializing in crime reporting. | |
| 12. Sanjay Raut is a four-time Rajya Sabha MP from Maharashtra, first elected in 2004. | |
| 13. He was appointed as a member of the coordination committee of the INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) at its Mumbai convention on 1 September 2023. |