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Also Known As Balasaheb Keshav Thackeray
Born January 23, 1926 • Pune • India
Died November 17, 2012 (aged 86) • Mumbai • India • (Anniversary in 4 days)
Founder Shiv Sena
Political Affiliation Shiv Sena

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