‘Thackeray’ is one of the most-awaited biopics scheduled to release in 2019. Nawazuddin Siddiqui breathed life into the role of Bal Thackeray to an extent that no other actor could be imagined as Shiva Sena Patriarch.
Trailer covers the journey of Bal Thackeray from an illustrator to one of the most powerful political leaders of Maharashtra. Promo opens with Communal Riots in Mumbai in the 90s. And what follows is a voice-over: ‘Iss Waqt Bombay Ko Ek Hi Aadmi Shaant Kar Sakta Hai’.
Finally, The introduction of Bal Thackeray who founded Shiv Sena in 1966 to fight for the rights of Marathis happens. Shiv Sena’s Ideology, Thackeray’s power in Maharashtra, Court Trail after Babri Masjid demolition and Top Priority given to Maratha Culture in the art & entertainment sector has been shown. Conversations of Bal Thackeray with PM Indira Gandhi and Cricket Board Members are the high points in the trailer.
Bal Thackeray passed away in November 2012 at the age of 86. This biopic is going to be a fitting tribute to the fearless Leader!