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Raj Thackeray turns 54, some best moments of `Marathi Maanoos`- In PICS
Today on June 14, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Chief Raj Thackeray celebrates his 54th birthday. On this occasion we recollects some of the best moments and some unseen pictures of Raj Thackeray. The pictures show different phases of his life, right from his childhood days to when one finds him trying to fit into the role of a politician. These shared pictures show him pursuing his hobbies, and he seems to be really fond of guns. These pictures show the other side to Raj Thackeray's personality, who usually portrays himself as a tough politician propagating 'Marathi Maanoos'.
Raj with Swords
Raj playing with swords.
Masterblaster Moments
Raj with Sachin Tendulkar
Munnabhai Moments
Raj with Actor Sanjay Dutt.
The Marathi Maanoos
Raj Thackeray on 9 March 2006 founded a party, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.
Some Special Moments
Raj with Asha Bhosle.
With His Mentor
In 2006, he resigned from his uncle Bal Thackeray’s party and announced his intention to start a new political party in Mumbai.
Photographer Raj
Raj's passion for photography.
College Days
He has graduated from Mumbai’s prestigious JJ School of Art.
College Days
He has graduated from Mumbai’s prestigious JJ School of Art.
Friends Time
Raj with his friends.
Target Practicing
Raj and his party banned Australian cricketers participating in IPL 3 from playing in Mumbai as a protest against the attack on Indian students in Australia.
Before a Public Meeting
Raj Shrikant Thackeray was born as Swararaj Shrikant Thackeray on 14 June 1968.
With His Mentor
In 2006, he resigned from his uncle Bal Thackeray’s party and announced his intention to start a new political party in Mumbai.
His Contribution
Raj also contributed cartoons to Marmik, the weekly magazine that was started by the late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.
A stand-out cartoonist
Raj Thackeray is without doubt Indian journalism’s big loss.
With His Brother Uddhav Thackeray
In 2006, he resigned from his uncle Bal Thackeray’s party and announced his intention to start a new political party in Mumbai.
With Party Workers
Raj Thackeray on 9 March 2006 founded a party, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.
With His Mentor
Raj also contributed cartoons to Marmik, the weekly magazine that was started by the late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.
Discussion
An important discussion with Anna Hazare.
With Party workers
Leading from the front.
With His Mentor
In 2006, he resigned from his uncle Bal Thackeray’s party and announced his intention to start a new political party in Mumbai.
Raj- A dog lover
Raj Thackeray is the founder of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
Raj with party workers
He has graduated from Mumbai’s prestigious JJ School of Art.
With his Mentor
His parents were Shrikant Thackeray (younger brother of Bal Thackeray) and Kunda Thackeray (younger sister of Bal Thackeray’s wife Meena Thackeray).
Lunch Time
Raj at his residence.
Friends Time
Raj enjoying with his friends.
Rajs Mentor
With his uncle and mentor Balasaheb Thackeray.
Family Time
Spending time with Family.
Sportsman Raj
Raj playing Badminton with his friends.
Raj with his family
Raj is married to Sharmila Wagh, daughter of Marathi cinema photographer, producer-director Mohan Wagh. They have one son named Amit Thackeray and one daughter Urvashi Thackeray.