Thackeray is the upcoming biopic following the life of Bal Thackeray, the founder of the Indian political party Shiv Sena. The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the titular role with Amrita Rao as his wife. The film is scheduled for release on January 25, 2019.
It’s no secret that Bal Thackeray and Bollywood shared a strong bond. We all are aware of the fact that there were several instances when Bollywood courted the Shiv Sena chief’s support and also faced the wrath through its various indiscretions over the years. But there was something why Bollywood celebrities queued up to meet Thackeray at Matoshree. He loved hanging out with Bollywood celebrities and was often clicked with Bollywood actors from Dilip Kumar to Shah Rukh Khan. He shared a deep relationship with Bollywood celebrities and was friends with Amitabh Bachchan, Lata Mangeshkar, Dilip Kumar, Rajesh Khanna and Shah Rukh Khan, among others. Here’s a look at the pictures that shows Bollywood and Bal Thackeray’s strong bond.