Raj Thackeray is an Indian politician. He was born on 14 June 1968 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He did his schooling from Bal Mohan Vidya Mandir, Dadar, Mumbai. He earned a graduate degree from Sir JJ School of Art, Mumbai University. 

His father’s name is Shrikant Thackeray, and his mother’s name is Kunda Thackeray. 

He is married to Sharmila Thackeray. They are parents to a son, Amit Thackeray, and a daughter, Urvashi Thackeray. 

Interesting facts about Raj Thackeray

Raj Thackeray is the nephew of Bal Thackeray, the founder of Shiv Sena. 

His father Shrikant Thackeray is the younger brother of Bal Thackeray. Raj Thackeray was a cartoonist in Shiv Sena’s magazine titled ‘Marmik.’

Raj Thackeray’s political journey

Raj Thackeray was a member of Shiv Sena till 2006. After resigning from the party, he founded a new party called Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.

Raj Thackeray remains in controversy for making objectionable remarks on various political topics. 

His wife, Sharmila Thackeray is the daughter of Marathi cinema photographer, producer-director Mohan Wagh.