Bal Thackeray

Mumbai: BMC nod for Bal Thackeray’s statue in south Mumbai

January 22, 2020 2:17 am

The proposal was mooted by the civic body’s Standing Committee chairman Yashwant Jadhav last month.

As Sena makes promises on slums, SRA has achieved 20% target in 25 years

November 29, 2019 7:48 am

The SRA and its formerly Sena-controlled contractor arm, the Shivshahi Punarvasan Prakalp Ltd (SPPL), were formed in 1995 to fulfil Sena founder Bal Thackeray’s promise of free homes for the city’s slum dwellers.

Bal Thackeray’s death anniversary: NCP, Congress pay Thackeray respects, Fadnavis heckled by Shiv Sena workers

November 18, 2019 2:21 am

As Fadnavis was leaving, the Shiv Sainiks present heckled him with the slogan: “There will be a Shiv Sena CM.”

Amid power tussle with Sena, Fadnavis says 'Bal Thackeray taught us self-respect'

November 17, 2019 6:00 pm

On the occasion of his 7th death anniversary, Fadnavis tweeted in Marathi, "Salutations to our inspiration source, Hindu Hriday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray on his death anniversary."

Maharashtra: Unlikely allies, but the Shiv Sena has had a soft corner for Sharad Pawar

November 12, 2019 6:50 am

Maharashtra government formation: From facing an existential crisis and braving defections of several key leaders ahead of the Assembly polls, Sharad Pawar appears to have steered his party into the position of a kingmaker.

Maharashtra elections: Will contest polls from Worli, says Aaditya Thackeray

September 30, 2019 11:21 pm

The 29-year-old grandson of Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray will become the first member from the Thackeray family to make a foray into electoral politics.

Bal Thackeray memorial: Allotment to trust valid, legal, BMC tells Bombay HC

March 15, 2019 2:31 am

The bench was hearing two petitions filed by activist Bhagwanji Rayani and NGO Jan Mukti Morcha, challenging the state government’s decision to convert the mayor’s bungalow at Shivaji Park, Dadar, into a memorial to the Shiv Sena founder.

Maharashtra govt sets aside Rs 100 cr for Thackeray memorial, MMRDA to implement project

January 23, 2019 8:53 am

Thackeray memorial: While uncertainty clouds the future of the Shiv Sena’s alliance with the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the warring allies on Tuesday joined hands for the construction of a memorial to Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray.

Inside Track: Ides of Jan

January 13, 2019 12:23 am

Uddhav is playing hardball and insists that if there is to be an alliance for the Lok Sabha polls, an agreement should first be reached for the Assembly.

Thackeray trailer: Nawazuddin Siddiqui is convincing as Balasaheb Thackeray

December 26, 2018 7:38 pm

Thackeray trailer: Nawazuddin Siddiqui is set to play the late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray in his biopic. Also starring Amrita Rao, Thackrey has been directed by Abhijit Panse. The film releases on January 25.

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amrita Rao share their slam book secrets

January 29, 2019 6:30 pm

What does Nawazuddin Siddiqui consider as his first big achievement? What will Amrita Rao do if she becomes the President of India? Find out their answers here.

Audience Review: Thackeray and Manikarnika

January 25, 2019 8:25 pm

While Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Thackeray is based on the life of late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray, Kangana Ranaut plays Rani Laxmi Bai in the biopic Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. Check out what the audience said after watching the films.

Thackeray presents all facets of Bal Thackeray: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

January 23, 2019 7:40 pm

Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amrita Rao talk about their upcoming film Thackeray. The biopic on Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray will hit screens on January 25.

Trailer Launch - Thackeray

December 27, 2018 8:21 pm

2019 will see the release of the much-awaited biopic on the late Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray. The film is written by Abhijit Panse and produced by journalist & Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut. Nawazuddin Siddiqui will play the titular role.