Raj Thackeray Age, Bio, Net Worth In 2025

Raj Thackeray (born 14 June 1968 in Mumbai) is an Indian politician, cartoonist, and orator who founded the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in March 2006, after leaving Shiv Sena. He is the nephew of Shiv Sena's founder, Bal Thackeray and studied at the Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art. Raj Thackeray started his career as a cartoonist with Marmik and later entered politics by establishing the Shiv Sena's student wing, Bharatiya Vidyarthi Sena.

Since the founding of MNS, Thackeray has exposed his views as a strong supporter of the “Marathi manoos” (Marathi person) agenda and has taken a very strong stand on migration and identity issues. His political activism has occasionally caused controversy, with protests and rallies directed against North Indian migrants, including disruptions during the 2008 Railway Recruitment Board exam.

On the personal front, Raj is married to Sharmila Wagh (the daughter of Marathi filmmaker Mohan Wagh) and they have two children, Amit and Urvashi. Their son Amit stood for the influential Mahim candidate in the Maharashtra Assembly election in the year 2024.

💰 Financials & Assets
Raj Thackeray's net worth estimates vary from publication to publication. His estimated net worth is around 250Cr-300Cr.
Likewise, from the financial declarations, his son, Amit, declared moving assets of ₹12.5 crore and other assets for ₹14.9 crore in the 2024 elections. While the estimates may not tell us about Raj, they do provide us with a benchmark for the family's financial base.

Lifestyle & Luxury
Raj is known for his taste towards luxury and has reportedly owned high-end cars like a Mercedes-Benz S-Class and a Toyota Land Cruiser LC300.