Aditya Thackeray is an Indian politician. He is the son of Uddhav Thackeray and grandson of Bal Thackeray, the founder of Shiv Sena.
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Aditya Thackeray was born on Wednesday, June 13, 1990 (age 33 years; in 2023) in Mumbai, India. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He did his schooling from Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai. He studied Bachelor of Arts from St. Xaviers, Mumbai. He obtained his Bachelor of Law degree from KC College of Law in Mumbai.
Aditya Thackeray during his youth
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 10″
Eye Color: 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 Shiv Sena leader. 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 mother Rashmi (right)
Aditya Thackeray (right) with Bal Thackeray (centre) and Tejas Thackeray (left)Bal Thackeray with Tejas and Aditya Thackeray
Aditya is in a relationship with Sanskruti Patel. He is the grandson of former Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel.
Aditya Thackeray’s girlfriend, Sanskruti Patel
Career
Aditya Thackeray joined the Shiv Sena in 2010 and started the Yuva Sena (the youth wing of the Shiv Sena). Bal Thackeray appointed him as the President of the Yuva Sena. Initially, Aditya focused on establishing the Yuva Sena in Mumbai, then he moved on to establishing more units across Maharashtra. Eventually, Aditya established Yuva Sena units in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Bihar, and Jammu and Kashmir.
Aditya Thackeray at a Yuva Sena rally
In 2018, Aditya was named Shiv Sena chief and member of the National Executive body. Reportedly, in June 2019, there were rumors that Aditya might contest the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly Elections. After months of speculation, in September 2019, the Shiv Sena confirmed the reports and stated that Aditya would make his electoral debut from the seat Worli Legislative Assembly Mumbai. It is the first time that someone from the Thackeray family will contest an election. On 3 October 2019, Aditya filed his nomination for the Worli Assembly seat, and he was accompanied by his parents, Uddhav and Rashmi Thackerey. On 24 October 2019, he won from the Worli State 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 filed his 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 was sworn in as a Cabinet Minister in the Government of Maharashtra
Controversy
- In October 2010, Aditya came into the limelight when he staged a protest outside Mumbai University. He protested against a book included in the University syllabus, which he claimed contained language that insulted Indian culture. He stated that the book by Rohinton Mistry, Such a Long Journal, has abusive language about Indian culture, and students should not be forced to read such a book. He also stated that he had no problem with the book being sold on the open market, but did not want it to be included in the university syllabus. The vice-chancellor of the University had to remove the book from the syllabus, eventually. However, it is later revealed that when Aditya protested the book, he had never read the book, and was only acting on what he had heard about the book.
- In 2014, before the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Aditya’s statement in Shiv Sena’s mouthpiece, Saamna, was criticized by many sections of society. He states that “Gujaratians and other non-Marathi businessmen have extracted a lot from Mumbai, and they are using Mumbai like an “attractive prostitute” to build their Dwarkas (Golden Cities).” However, Aditya had to apologize for his remarks later.
- On 12 October 2015, Shiv Sena workers attacked Sudheendra Kulkarni, a scholar and columnist, before a book launch event and covered his face with ink. Kulkarni was on his way to attend a book launch by former Pakistan minister Khurshid Kasuri. Aditya Thackeray justified this action by Shiv Sena workers and stated that the attack was non-violent, democratic and historic and anyone who supports anti-national elements will be treated like this. Some journalists criticized his statement and stated that what happened with Kulkarni was totally inappropriate.
Sudheendra Kulkarni after his face was covered in ink
Car Collection
Aditya owns a BMW 330i GT (2018 Model)
Aditya Thackeray on his car during the rally
Assets & Real Estate
- Bank Deposit: 10.36 crores INR
- Jewellery: 64.65 lacs INR
- Agricultural Land: 5 lands worth 77.66 lacs INR
- Commercial Building: 2 shops worth INR 3.89 crores
Net worth
- Net Worth: 16.05 crores INR (as on 2019)
Facts
- Aditya likes to write poetry, play cricket, and travel.
Aditya Thackeray plays cricket
- In 2007, he published his first poetry collection, “My Thoughts in White & Black.”
- In 2008, Aditya decided to become a lyricist and he released a personal album, “Ummeed.” Many famous playback singers like Sunidhi Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan, Kailash Kher, etc. lent their voices for the album. His grandfather, Bal Thackeray, had also invited Amitabh Bachchan to the inauguration.
Aditya Thackeray with Amitabh Bachchan, Bal Thackeray, and Uddhav Thackeray at the launch of Ummeed
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
