Bal Keshav Thackeray (also known as Balasaheb Thackeray; Marathi pronunciation: [ʈʰaːkəɾeː]; 23 January 1926 – 17 November 2012) was an Indian politician who founded the Shiv Sena, a right-wing pro- Marathi and Hindu nationalist party active mainly in the state of Maharashtra .
How did Thackeray start his career in cartooning?
Thackeray began his career as a cartoonist in the Free Press Journal in Mumbai. His cartoons were also published in the Sunday edition of The Times of India. In 1960, he launched the cartoon weekly Marmik with his brother Srikant.
Where was Thackeray born?
Thackeray was born in Pune on 23 January 1926 to Ramabai and Keshav Sitaram Thackeray (also known as ‘Prabodhankar’). He was the eldest of nine siblings, and his family belonged to the Marathi Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu or CKP community.
What did Thackeray say about the Nallasopara incident?
On 14 February 2006, Thackeray condemned and apologised for the violent attacks by its Shiv Sainiks on a private celebration in Mumbai. “It is said that women were beaten up in the Nallasopara incident. If that really happened, then it is a symbol of cowardice.
Shivsena chief, Balasaheb Thackeray giving blessing to Aditya Thackeray at the rally at shivaji park on October 17, 2010 in Mumbai, India. Chief Raj Thackeray comes out of Lilavati Hospital after he visits ailing Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray who has been admitted today morning.
Why Bal Thackeray’s state funeral at Shivaji Park?
Bal Thackeray was accorded a State funeral at Shivaji Park. It was the first public funeral in the city since that of Bal Gangadhar Tilak. He did not hold any official position, yet was given a 21 gun salute, which is a rare honor. 23. Bal Thackeray’s cremation was broadcast live on television
Who is Siddharth Balasaheb?
Siddharth Balasaheb, an 11-year-old cancer patient eats his lunch as he sits inside his pavement dwelling outside the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai March 4, 2013.
