Uddhav Thackeray
President of Shiv Sena (UBT); Chief Minister of Maharashtra (2019–2022)
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Uddhav Thackeray leads the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and served as Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 2019 to 2022. The son of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, he is also an accomplished photographer.
Biography
Early life
The youngest son of Bal Thackeray, Uddhav studied applied art at the Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art in Mumbai and worked as a professional photographer, publishing books of aerial photographs of Maharashtra’s forts and landscapes.
Shiv Sena leader
He became the Shiv Sena’s working president in 2003 and took over as party chief after his father’s death in 2012. He was editor of the party newspaper Saamana from 2006 to 2019.
Chief Minister and the split
After the 2019 Maharashtra election the Shiv Sena broke its long alliance with the BJP over power-sharing, and Thackeray formed the Maha Vikas Aghadi government with the NCP and the Congress, becoming Chief Minister on 28 November 2019. He steered the state through the Covid-19 pandemic.
In June 2022 a rebellion led by Eknath Shinde split the party and he resigned. The Election Commission later awarded the Shiv Sena name and symbol to the Shinde faction, and Thackeray’s group became the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray). His son Aaditya Thackeray is a member of the state assembly.
Photographer
Before politics Uddhav Thackeray was a professional wildlife and aerial photographer. His books of aerial photographs of Maharashtra’s forts and landscapes, including Maharashtra Desh and Pahava Vitthal, were exhibited and published to acclaim.
Covid-19 and the split
His government steered Maharashtra — then one of the worst-hit states — through the Covid-19 pandemic, and opinion polls at the time rated him among India’s most popular chief ministers. In June 2022 Eknath Shinde led a rebellion of most Shiv Sena MLAs, who allied with the BJP; Thackeray resigned before a floor test. The Election Commission later recognised the Shinde faction as the official Shiv Sena, and the Supreme Court criticised the Governor’s role but did not restore his government.
Timeline
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1960
Born in Bombay (Mumbai), Maharashtra
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2003
Shiv Sena working president
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2006
Editor of Saamana
Until 2019.
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2012
Shiv Sena chief
After Bal Thackeray’s death.
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2019
Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Heads the Maha Vikas Aghadi.
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2020
Elected to the Legislative Council
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2022
Resigns after a party split
Eknath Shinde becomes Chief Minister.
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2023
Election Commission recognises the Shinde faction
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2024
Shiv Sena (UBT) contests the Maharashtra election in the Maha Vikas Aghadi
Notable works
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Maharashtra Desh Photography book
Aerial photographs of Maharashtra.
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Pahava Vitthal Photography book
Photographs of the Pandharpur Wari pilgrimage.
Did you know?
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1
He is a professional wildlife and aerial photographer.
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2
His son Tejas has discovered new species of geckos and fish.
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3
He became Chief Minister without having contested any election.
Gallery
Connections
Related people
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Bal Thackeray
Politics & Leadership · Founder of the Shiv Sena and political cartoonist
Father
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Sharad Pawar
Sports · Four-time Chief Minister of Maharashtra and founder of the Nationalist Congress Party
Coalition ally
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Devendra Fadnavis
Politics & Leadership · Chief Minister of Maharashtra since 2024
Former ally and rival
Frequently asked
Who is Uddhav Thackeray?
Uddhav Thackeray leads the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and served as Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 2019 to 2022. The son of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, he is also an accomplished photographer.
How old is Uddhav Thackeray?
Uddhav Thackeray is 66 years old, born on 27 July 1960 in Bombay (Mumbai), Maharashtra.
Where is Uddhav Thackeray from?
Uddhav Thackeray was born in Bombay (Mumbai), Maharashtra.
What is Uddhav Thackeray known for?
Uddhav Thackeray is best known for Leading the Maha Vikas Aghadi government; wildlife and aerial photography.
Who is Uddhav Thackeray married to?
Spouse: Rashmi Thackeray.
References
- Uddhav Thackeray — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
- Uddhav Thackeray — Hindi Wikipedia. Wikipedia (Hindi). Retrieved 26 October 2026.
- Official website. uddhavthackeray.com. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
- Uddhav Thackeray (Q3634346) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
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- Researched by the TrackFame editors; reviewed by Sanjay Sokal
- First published 26 October 2026
- Last updated
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