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
19/07/2026
In the ongoing 2026 BMC election results, Raj Thackeray's MNS is currently ahead in 10 wards as votes are still being counted, following the alliance with Shiv Sena (UBT) that aimed to reunite the Thackeray faction's political influence in Mumbai.
28/03/2026
Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) formed an alliance with his cousin Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) for the 2026 BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, marking the first such coalition in two decades of MNS's existence as a separate party. During the campaign, Uddhav Thackeray stated that 'Maharashtra is being converted,' emphasizing their joint promise to address the state's political and administrative challenges.
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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 |
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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 |
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 |