Aditya Thackeray is an Indian politician. He is the son of Uddhav Thackeray and grandson of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray.
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Aditya Thackeray was born on Wednesday, 13 June 1990 (age 33 years; as in 2023) in Mumbai, India. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He did his schooling from Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai. He studied Bachelor of Arts from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree from KC Law College, Mumbai.
Aditya Thackeray in his younger days
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 10″
Eye colour: dark brown
Hair Color: Black
Family, Caste and Girlfriend
Aditya Thackeray belongs to the Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu (CKP) family. His father, Uddhav Thackeray, is a politician and head of the Shiv Sena. His mother, Rashmi Thackeray, is a businesswoman. His younger brother, Tejas Thackeray, is a wildlife researcher. Aditya is the grandson of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray.
Aditya Thackeray (centre) with his father Uddhav (left) and his mother Rashmi (right)
Aditya Thackeray (right) with Bal Thackeray (centre) and Tejas Thackeray (left) Bal Thackeray with Tejas and Aditya Thackeray (right)
Aditya is in a relationship with Sanskriti Patel. She is the granddaughter of former Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel.
Aditya Thackeray’s girlfriend Sanskriti Patel
livelihood
Aditya Thackeray joined Shiv Sena in 2010 and started Yuva Sena (the youth wing of Shiv Sena). Bal Thackeray appointed him the president of Yuva Sena. Initially, Aditya focused on setting up Yuva Sena in Mumbai, then he moved on to create more units across Maharashtra. Eventually, Aditya established Yuva Sena units in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Bihar and Jammu and Kashmir.
Aditya Thackeray in Yuva Sena rally
In 2018, Aditya was named as the leader of Shiv Sena and member of the national executive body. Reportedly, there were rumors in June 2019 that Aditya might contest the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly elections. After months of speculation, in September 2019, Shiv Sena confirmed the report and said that Aditya would make his electoral debut from Mumbai’s Worli assembly seat. This was the first time that someone from the Thackeray family would contest an election. On 3 October 2019, Aditya filed his nomination for the Worli Assembly seat, and was accompanied by his parents, Uddhav and Rashmi Thackeray. On 24 October 2019, he won the Worli Assembly seat and became the first member of the Thackeray family to contest and win an election. He defeated NCP’s Suresh Mane by 67,427 votes.
Aditya Thackeray filing nomination papers with his parents
On 30 December 2019, he became the youngest cabinet minister in the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government led by his father Uddhav Thackeray.
Aditya Thackeray is taking oath as cabinet minister in Maharashtra government.
controversies
- In October 2010, Aditya came into limelight when he protested outside Mumbai University. He was protesting against a book included in the university’s curriculum, which he claimed contained derogatory language about Indian culture. He said that Rohinton Mistry’s book ‘Such a Long Journal’ used abusive language about Indian culture and students should not be forced to read such a book. He also said that he had no problem with the book being sold in the open market, but he did not want it to be included in the university curriculum. Ultimately the Vice-Chancellor of the University had to remove this book from the curriculum. However, it was later revealed that while Aditya was opposing the book, he had never read the book, and was only acting on what he had heard about the book.
- Aditya’s statement given in Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana before the Maharashtra Assembly elections in 2014 was criticized by many sections of the society. He said that “Gujaratis and other non-Marathi businessmen have extracted a lot from Mumbai, and they use Mumbai like a “charming prostitute” to build their Dwarka (city of gold).” However, Aditya later had to apologize for his remarks.
- On 12 October 2015, before a book release event, Shiv Sena workers attacked Sudhindra Kulkarni, a scholar and columnist, and covered his face with ink. Kulkarni was going to attend the book launch of former Pakistan minister Khurshid Kasuri. Aditya Thackeray justified this act of Shiv Sena workers and said that the attack was non-violent, democratic and historic and anyone who supports anti-national elements will be treated similarly. Many journalists criticized his statement and said that what happened to Kulkarni was completely unfair.
Sudhindra Kulkarni’s face was inked.
car collection
Aditya has a BMW 330i GT (2018 model)
Aditya Thackeray riding in his car during a rally
property and properties
- Bank Deposit: Rs 10.36 crore
- Jewellery: Rs 64.65 lakh
- Agricultural Land: 5 lands worth Rs 77.66 lakh
- Commercial Building: 2 shops worth Rs 3.89 crore
net worth
- Net Worth: Rs 16.05 crore (as of 2019)
fact
- Aditya likes writing poetry, playing cricket and travelling.
Aditya Thackeray is playing cricket
- In 2007, he published his first poetry collection, “My Thoughts in White and Black”.
- In 2008, Aditya decided to become a lyricist and he released a personal album, “Umeed”. Many famous playback singers like Sunidhi Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan, Kailash Kher and others have lent their voices for the album. His grandfather Bal Thackeray had also invited Amitabh Bachchan to the inauguration ceremony.
Aditya Thackeray with Amitabh Bachchan, Bal Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray at the launch of Umeed
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