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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'.

Pritam Saha | Jun 14, 2022, 13:01 PM IST

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'.

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Raj with Swords

Raj with Swords

Raj playing with swords.

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'Masterblaster' Moments

'Masterblaster' Moments

Raj with Sachin Tendulkar

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'Munnabhai' Moments

'Munnabhai' Moments

Raj with Actor Sanjay Dutt.

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The 'Marathi Maanoos'

The 'Marathi Maanoos'

Raj Thackeray on 9 March 2006 founded a party, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.

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Some Special Moments

Some Special Moments

Raj with Asha Bhosle.

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With His Mentor

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.

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Photographer Raj

Photographer Raj

Raj's passion for photography.

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College Days

College Days

He has graduated from Mumbai’s prestigious JJ School of Art.

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College Days

College Days

He has graduated from Mumbai’s prestigious JJ School of Art.

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Friends Time

Friends Time

Raj with his friends.

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Target Practicing

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.

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Before a Public Meeting

Before a Public Meeting

Raj Shrikant Thackeray was born as Swararaj Shrikant Thackeray on 14 June 1968.

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With His Mentor

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.

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His Contribution

His Contribution

Raj also contributed cartoons to Marmik, the weekly magazine that was started by the late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.

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A stand-out cartoonist

A stand-out cartoonist

Raj Thackeray is without doubt Indian journalism’s big loss.

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With His Brother Uddhav Thackeray

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.

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With Party Workers

With Party Workers

Raj Thackeray on 9 March 2006 founded a party, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.

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With His Mentor

With His Mentor

Raj also contributed cartoons to Marmik, the weekly magazine that was started by the late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.

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Discussion

Discussion

An important discussion with Anna Hazare.

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With Party workers

With Party workers

Leading from the front.

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With His Mentor

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.

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Raj- A dog lover

Raj- A dog lover

Raj Thackeray is the founder of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).

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Raj with party workers

Raj with party workers

He has graduated from Mumbai’s prestigious JJ School of Art.

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With his Mentor

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).

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Lunch Time

Lunch Time

Raj at his residence.

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Friends Time

Friends Time

Raj enjoying with his friends.

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Raj's Mentor

Raj's Mentor

With his uncle and mentor Balasaheb Thackeray.

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Family Time

Family Time

Spending time with Family.

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Sportsman Raj

Sportsman Raj

Raj playing Badminton with his friends.

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Raj with his family

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.

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