17 June 2025 : Anurag Kashyap’s upcoming film Nishaanchi is all set to introduce a fresh face to Bollywood. What’s intriguing is that this new talent doesn’t come from a film background, but rather from the world of politics. Balasaheb Thackeray’s grandson Aaishvary Thackeray will be making his way into the world of acting with the film.
About his family
Aaishvary’s legacy stems from the political world. He is the son of Smita Thackeray and Jaidev Thackeray. He is the grandson of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. He gave his followers a peek into his personal life with a throwback photo on Instagram, where he’s seen as a baby being cradled by his grandfather. He shared the post with a heart emoji.
Bollywood dreams
Aaishvary is said to have spent the last five years honing his craft, meticulously preparing for his acting debut. His journey in showbiz began as an assistant director on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani in 2015. He will make his debut as an actor with Nishaanchi.
Summary:
Balasaheb Thackeray’s grandson Aaishvary Thackeray is set for his Bollywood debut in Anurag Kashyap’s crime drama Nishaanchi, releasing on September 19.