Leaders from the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti and the Opposition MVA gathered at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai to file nominations for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Maharashtra. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

Balasaheb Thackeray, the founder of the Shiv Sena was also known as Tiger and Hindu Hriday Samraat (Emperor of Hindu Hearts) among his supporters. Balasaheb was born on January 23,1926 in Pune, Maharashtra. On his birth anniversary here are some lesser known facts about the late Shiv Sena chief. File Photos/mid-day photo team/X