Quick Info
| Profession | Homemaker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/01/1932 |
| Age | 63 years (died on 06, Sep, 1995) |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Date of Death | 06/09/1995 |
Latest News about Meenatai Thackeray
17/09/2025
The statue of Meenatai Thackeray at Shivaji Park in Dadar, Mumbai, was desecrated when unknown individuals threw red paint on the bust early in the morning. The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) group strongly condemned the act, demanding immediate cleaning of the statue and strict action against the perpetrators, while police launched an investigation using CCTV footage to identify the culprit.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real name | Sarla Vaidya |
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Personal Life
| Place of Death | Karjat, Maharashtra |
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| Religious Views | In an interview, Bal Thackeray talked about his wife, Meena, and said, 'My wife was so pious, so devoted, so religious. But it came to nothing. After she went to a Ganesh Chaturthi function in Bombay, we forgot the emergency bottle of her medicine and went to Karjat. Here was a test for gods and goddesses. It was the duty of God to remind her of the emergency bottle. If not, then you and your faith are led astray.' |
| Address | Matoshree, Bandra-east, Mumbai |
| Cause of Death | Heart attack |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 13/06/1948 |
Family
| Siblings | Kunda Thackeray (aka Madhuwanti) |
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| Spouse | Bal Thackeray (Cartoonist, Politician) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Meenatai Thackeray, also known as Meena Thackeray, was married to prominent Indian politician Bal Thackeray, who founded the Shiv Sena party in Maharashtra. | |
| 2. While not directly involved in politics, Meena played a key supportive role in her husband's efforts with Shiv Sena. | |
| 3. She was instrumental in the establishment of the women's wing of Shiv Sena, known as The Mahila Aghadi, which was founded by Bal Thackeray in 1985. | |
| 4. Together, in 1990, Balasaheb and Meenatai initiated the Ramadham Old Age Home near Khopoli, Maharashtra. | |
| 5. After Meena's passing, Bal Thackeray distanced himself from his religious beliefs. | |
| 6. Indian actress Amrita Rao portrayed Meena Thackeray in the Bollywood biographical film 'Thackeray' released in 2019. | |
| 7. A memorial named 'Maasaheb Meenatai Thackeray Smarak' was established at Shivaji Park, Mumbai in her honor. |