Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is a key figure in Indian history whose life and journey have been a prominent subject of several films and shows. And a selective few actors have had the opportunity to play the prominent figure on the screens. From Mahesh Manjrekar to Sharad Kelkar, here are a few actors who stepped into the shoes of the legendary Maratha warrior king.

Raj Thackeray is not an unknown name in Maharashtra politics. Cartoonist, politician, a family man are few of the facets of his illustrious yet colourful life of the man who heads the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) political party. Raj Thackeray is known for relentlessly voicing his opinion for the Marathi people. On his 52nd birthday, we trace Raj Thackeray`s journey in pictures. (All Pictures/Instagram Amit Thackeray, Facebook Raj Thackeray, Mid-day photographers)