Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Bal Thackeray is a Maharashtrian Indian politician and the head of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction). He was the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the 19th time during the period of 2019 to 2022, when he was in charge of the controlling Maha Vikas Aghadi group.

He is a quite noticeable person in the state politics who has been a leader of opposition as well in 2025, while being one of the main with the party during the major ideological and organizational shift of Shiv Sena.

By Rashmi | Monday, February 2, 2026, 10:41:43 AM [IST]

Uddhav Thackeray Biography

Uddhav Thackeray, born on July 27, 1960, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is a prominent political figure in India. He served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and was the Chief of the Shiv Sena party. Thackeray, the son of Bal Thackeray, the Founder of Shiv Sena, inherited a significant political legacy.

Before emerging as the successor apparent for Shiv Sena, Uddhav Thackeray led a relatively private life. Despite being involved in the party, he initially showed no interest in active politics and instead pursued a passion for wildlife photography.

Thackeray gradually became more engaged in political activities, participating in election campaigns from 2002 onwards. Additionally, he took on the role of chief editor of the party mouthpiece Saamana in 2006. However, he resigned from this position in 2019, just before assuming the office of Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Throughout his political career, Thackeray has been vocal in his criticism of the tenure of Prime Minister Modi and the policies of the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP). Despite this, his party, Shiv Sena, initially allied with the BJP in the Maharashtra Assembly election. However, following a dispute over the sharing of the chief minister-ship, they parted ways, leading to significant political upheaval in the state.

Eventually, Thackeray managed to form a coalition government with Sharad Pawar-led the Nationalist Congress Party and Sonia Gandhi-led the Indian National Congress, reshaping the political landscape of Maharashtra. However, he resigned from his position as Chief Minister and Member of the Legislative Council on June 29, 2022.

Thackeray's leadership has been credited with transforming Shiv Sena from an aggressive and militant organization to a more disciplined and welfare-oriented political entity. He is also known as the author of the books "Maharashtra Desha" and "Pahava Vitthal."

In his personal life, Uddhav Thackeray is married to Rashmi Thackeray, and the couple has two sons, Aditya Thackeray and Tejas Thackeray.

Uddhav Thackeray Personal Life

Full Name	Uddhav Thackeray
Date of Birth	27 Jul 1960 (Age 65)
Place of Birth	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Party Name	NA
Education	12th Pass, Higher Art Examination Diploma
Profession	Politician
Father's Name	Late Bal Keshav Thackeray
Mother's Name	Mina Thackeray
Spouse's Name	Rashmi Thackeray
Spouse's Profession	Business
Children	2 Son(s)
Religion	Hindu
Caste	Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu

Uddhav Thackeray Net Worth

Net Worth

₹127.76 CRORE

ASSETS

₹143.27 CRORE

Liabilities

₹15.5 CRORE

Education Qualification of Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray continued his study from Balmohan Vidyamandir. Later, in 1982, he obtained his Higher Art Examination Diploma from Sri J.J. School of Art, C.S.M.T. Mumbai, under the auspices of the Government of Maharashtra.

Interesting Facts about Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav is an accomplished photographer. To his credit, he has many successful photo exhibitions of many Maharashtra forts.
Skirmishes between the party members, Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin Raj Thackeray-led to the latter quitting the party to form his party, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.
Uddhav Thackeray was the first person from the Thackeray family who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Political Timeline of Uddhav Thackeray

2025: Continues as party chief and senior opposition leader in Maharashtra.
2024: Led Shiv Sena (UBT) as part of the INDIA alliance in the Lok Sabha elections.
2023: Shiv Sena faction officially recognised as Shiv Sena (UBT).
2022: Uddhav Thackeray resigned as Maharashtra Chief Minister and Member of Legislative Council from the Shiv Sena party on 29th June.
2019: He was sworn in as chief minister of Maharashtra.
2003: He was appointed as the working president of Shiv Sena.
2002: Thackeray began his political journey as the campaign manager for Shiv Sena in the Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections, during which the party achieved notable success.

Uddhav Thackeray Early Life

2019: Uddhav Thackeray became the first member of the Thackeray family to occupy a berth in any government. He was sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister on 28 November 2019.

Uddhav Thackeray Achievements

Uddhav Thackeray's first photo book, Maharashtra Desh, was published in 2010 and another one named 'Pahava Vitthal,' a photo book capturing the holy Pandharpur festival, was published in 2011.
After Bala Saheb Thackeray, Uddhav was the editor-in-chief of Shiv Sena's mouthpiece 'Samana' until 28 November 2019.
He led a successful effort to provide debt relief to farmers in Vidarbha, Maharashtra.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Uddhav Thackeray)

What is Uddhav Thackeray's date of birth?
Uddhav Thackeray's date of birth is 27th July 1960.
What is Uddhav Thackeray's net worth?
Uddhav Thackeray has net Worth of ₹127.76 Crore.
Who is Uddhav Thackeray's wife?
Rashmi Thackeray is the wife of Uddhav Thackeray.
What is Uddhav Thackeray's caste?
Uddhav Thackeray belongs to Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu category.
How old is Uddhav Thackeray?
Uddhav Thackeray is 62 years old (As of 2022).
What is Uddhav Thackeray's qualification?
Uddhav Thackeray earned his graduation degree in Art with Photography.
What is Uddhav Thackeray's father name?
Uddhav Thackeray's father name is Bal Keshav Thackeray.
Who is the president of Shiv Sena party?
Uddhav Thackeray is the president of Shiv Sena party.
Who is Uddhav Thackeray?
Uddhav Thackeray served as the 19th Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 2019 to 2022.

Uddhav Thackeray Latest News & Updates

Uddhav Thackeray criticizes BJP; details inside

Former CM of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray took a jibe at BJP by saying that he does not endorse BJP's Hindutva.
It was said just after Thackeray's bow and arrow election symbol lost to Eknath Shinde and his group MLAs.
Uddhav Thackeray tells that Eknath Shinde can

Regarding Shiv Sena party name and symbol Uddhav Thackrey on Friday told the Election Commission that the faction led
by Eknath Shinde cannot claim the bow-and-arrow symbol. And the reason behind this is, Shinde and other MLAs had voluntarily quit the party.

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