Quick Info
| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/04/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Nihar Thackeray
24/10/2025
Nihaar B Thackeray was appointed Honorary Chairman (Maharashtra) of the SME Legal Council. The appointment highlighted his experience in insolvency and bankruptcy, corporate restructuring, finance law, and cross-border arbitration, and placed him in a leadership role supporting SMEs with legal and compliance issues.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nihar Thackeray is a prominent Indian lawyer and the grandson of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. | |
| He is the founder and Managing Partner of Vis Legis Law Practice Advocates, a law firm established in August 2017. | |
| Raised by his mother Madhavi Thackeray after his father Bindumadhav Thackeray died in a 1996 road accident, he grew up separately from the main Thackeray political family. | |
| Though not politically active, he has expressed openness to joining politics if needed and publicly supported Eknath Shinde during the Shiv Sena factional dispute. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
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| College/University |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Legal Science & Bachelor of Legislative Law (BLS LLB) |
Personal Life
| Nihar is a devout individual who frequents various Indian temples in different cities. | |
| He shares a strong bond with Raj Thackeray. | |
| He organizes and participates in football tournaments for lawyers. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Marriage Date | 28/12/2021 |
Family
| Father | Bindumadhav Thackeray (died in a road accident on 20 April 1996) |
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| Mother | Madhavi Thackerey |
| Siblings | Neha Thackeray (sister) |
| Spouse | Ankita Patil |
Career
| Joined the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa in 2012. | |
| Worked as an attorney at Jayakar & Partners law firm from 2010 to 2014. | |
| Practiced law at Legasis Partners from 2015 to 2017. | |
| Founded Vis Legis Law Practice Advocates in August 2017, incorporating lawyers from across India. | |
| Serves as Managing Partner of Vis Legis Law Practice, specializing in Corporate Law, Geo-Political Risk Analysis, Investment Advisory, and Institutional/Government Relations. | |
| Legal expertise includes Civil & Criminal, Real Estate, Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Arbitration, Securities and Company Law Litigation, and Documentation. | |
| Represented SEBI before the Securities Appellate Tribunal. | |
| Handled international commercial arbitrations for companies like Al Jabriah Metals Trading Limited and CQM Limited. | |
| Represented Eknath Shinde's group in a Supreme Court case determining the Shiv Sena faction. | |
| Serves on the Director’s Board of Sterling Workforce Enterprises Private Limited with Supriya Anil Shete and Rahul Narendra Hingmire. | |
| Serves on the boards of Bombay Motels Pvt Ltd and Bindatone Private Limited alongside his mother, Madhavi Thackeray. | |
| Appointed Honorary Chairman of the SME Legal Council. |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/nihaar-b-thackeray-035796138 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nihar Thackeray is the grandson of the renowned Indian politician Bal Thackeray. | |
| 2. He is an Indian lawyer and the founder of Vis Legis Law Practice Advocates Law Firm. | |
| 3. Raised by his mother separately from the Thackeray family after his father's passing, Nihar grew up with his sister. | |
| 4. His grandfather managed numerous businesses, including restaurants, Bindatone audio company, and Neha Films, a production house for the film Agnisakshi. | |
| 5. Between 2005 and 2007, he pursued studies at Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics affiliated with the University of Mumbai. | |
| 6. In 2011, he completed an International Commercial Litigation course at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). | |
| 7. He joined the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa in 2012. | |
| 8. For four years, from 2010 to 2014, he worked at Jayakar & Partners law firm as an attorney. | |
| 9. From 2015 to 2017, he practiced law at Legasis Partners. | |
| 10. In August 2017, Nihar founded Vis Legis Law Practice Advocates, incorporating lawyers from across India. | |
| 11. His legal expertise includes Civil & Criminal, Real Estate, Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Arbitration, Securities and Company Law Litigation, and Documentation. | |
| 12. He has represented SEBI before the Securities Appellate Tribunal and handled international commercial arbitrations for companies like Al Jabriah Metals Trading Limited and CQM Limited. | |
| 13. Although not politically active, he expressed openness to joining politics if needed and supported Eknath Shinde during a dispute. | |
| 14. Nihar represented Eknath Shinde's group in a Supreme Court case determining the Shiv Sena faction. | |
| 15. He serves on the Director’s Board of Ssterling Workforce Enterprises Private Limited with Supriya Anil Shete and Rahul Narendra Hingmire. | |
| 16. He is also on the boards of Bombay Motels Pvt Ltd and Bindatone Private Limited along with his mother, Madhavi Thackeray. | |
| 17. Nihar organizes football tournaments for lawyers and enjoys participating. | |
| 18. He shares a strong bond with Raj Thackeray. | |
| 19. A devout individual, he frequents various Indian temples in different cities. | |
| 20. Nihar met Ankita Patil, daughter of Harshvardhan Patil, at Harvard University, leading to their marriage on 28 December 2021. |