Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut is the top seasoned hand of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction, a major power in the Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra, and a strong vocal point in national politics. He is still the executive editor of Saamana, the party’s mouthpiece, as of 2025.

Raut, who is widely known for his fiery opinions and his friendly relationship with Uddhav Thackeray, is the main person in the party’s political and media strategy team.

By Rashmi | Monday, February 9, 2026, 09:53:49 AM [IST]

Sanjay Raut Biography

Sanjay Raut, born on November 15, 1961, to Rajaram Raut and Savita Rajaram Raut in Alibagh, Raigarh district of Maharashtra, is an Indian politician and a prominent member of the Shiv Sena Party.

Renowned for his contributions, he currently serves as the executive editor of the Marathi newspaper Saamana, published by Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of the Shiv Sena party.

Additionally, Raut holds the position of Member of Parliament, representing Maharashtra in the Rajya Sabha.

Since 1980, he has demonstrated his prowess as a skilled correspondent and editor, penning numerous articles and editorials on a wide array of social issues.

Outside of his political endeavours, Raut finds solace in reading, writing, engaging in social service activities, sports, and indulging in movies during his leisure time.

On the personal front, he is happily married to Varsha Raut, and the couple has been blessed with two daughters.

Sanjay Raut Personal Life

Full Name	Sanjay Raut
Date of Birth	15 Nov 1961 (Age 64)
Place of Birth	Alibagh, Distt. Raigarh (Maharashtra)
Party Name	Shiv Sena
Education	Graduate
Profession	Journalist/Writer, Film Producer, Executive Editor of Daily 'Saamana'
Father's Name	Rajaram Raut
Mother's Name	Savita Rajaram Raut
Spouse's Name	Varsha Raut
Spouse's Profession	Teacher & Partner In Partnership Firm
Children	2 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu
Caste	Somavanshi Kshatriya Pathare
Website	saamana.com

Sanjay Raut Net Worth

Net Worth

₹9.52 CRORE

ASSETS

₹14.23 CRORE

Liabilities

₹4.71 CRORE

Education Qualification of Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut studied B.Com from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College, Mumbai University in 1983.

Interesting Facts about Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut is also the writer of the biographical film, Thackeray, a biopic about Bal Thackeray, the founder of Shiv Sena, released in 2019.

Political Timeline of Sanjay Raut

2022: Shiv Sena party candidate Sanjay Raut is re-elected to Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra. He became a member of the Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice.
2016: Sanjay Raut was re-elected to the Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra.
2012: Member, Committee on Coal and Steel.
2010: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Power.
2010: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha for a second term and subsequently elected Member, Committee on Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution.
2009: Member, Committee on Commerce and Member, Committee on Defence.
2008: Member, Sub-Committee of the House Committee.
2007: Member, Sub-Committee on Modernization of Prison Administration of the Committee on Home Affairs.
2006: Member, Parliamentary Forum on Youth.
2005: Member, Committee on Commerce, Member, Committee on Home Affairs and Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
2004: Member, House Committee, Member, Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers and Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Ministry of Culture.
2004: Elected to Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra.

Sanjay Raut Achievements

Author of books (in Marathi) namely, (i) Shunya Saarey, 1989, (ii) Sacchai, 1989, (iii) Rokhthok, 1994, (iv) Mumbaitil Mafia, 1996, (v) Nishan Dharoni Marathi, 1997, (vi) Checkmate, 1998, (vii) Ekvachani, 2001, (viii) Agralekh (edited), 2001, (ix) Bihari Mafia, 2004, (x) Sunn Karnare Diwas, 2004 and (xi) Yugant, 2013

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Sanjay Raut's caste is Somavanshi Kshatriya Pathare.
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Sanjay Raut completed BCom degree from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College Wadala, Mumbai.
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Shrimati Varsha Raut is the wife of Sanjay Raut.
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Yes, Sanjay Raut has 18 criminal cases.
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Sanjay Raut is 60 years old (As of 2022).
From which party does Sanjay Raut belong to?
Sanjay Raut belongs to the Shiv Sena party.
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Sanjay Raut is a member of the Parliament representing Maharashtra in the Rajya Sabha since 2004.

Sanjay Raut Latest News & Updates

Sanjay Raut joins Bharat Jodo Yatra in Kashmir

Sanjay Raut, is the MP of Shiv Sena party, today joined Rahul Gandhi's ongoing march Bharat Jodo Yatra in Kashmir.
Where Raut also stated that as opponent only Gandhi can challenge the Prime Minister ahead of 2024 elections.
Sanjay Raut shares his view on Maharashtra's political atmosphere

Sanjay Raut recently claimed that Maharashtra's political atmosphere is being polluted by several people.
The Shiv Sena leader also said that he felt this again after getting discharged on November 9.
As Raut was detained by the Enforcement Directorate due to a money laundering case on August 1.

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