Unfair to say "Thackeray" made for political gains: Aditya Thackeray

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Shiv Sena youth wing chief Aditya Thackeray Friday said it would be unfair to say that the upcoming biopic "Thackeray" on his late grandfather Balasaheb Thackeray is made for gaining any political mileage.

Aditya said Bal Thackeray stayed away from elections so it was not fair to think that there was political benefit to achieve out of the movie.

"He was an ideology in himself in terms of where he started: from being a kid who couldn't pay his fees in school, to making sure so many people got education in the state, to having a voice not just for Maharashtra, where we contest elections, but across India, where we never contested elections."
"It is an important year for India, it is make or break year for India. It is not just about politics but it is about having conviction about India and what the future has in store. It is very important for young boys and girls to think how you can take your own life and the country ahead."
"There are lot of things that people don't know about him, the beginning of his journey, the work he has done for Maharashtra and the entire country. His life has been full of struggle and difficulties. Like how you see a masala story on screen, his life is all like that. His life is a story in itself."
When prodded further about the politics of the movie, Raut said, "It is not cheap India."
"To think I would be like him one day wouldn't do justice. My job would be what he has created to take it two steps forward. For me to emulate him would not be the right thing to do. He would prefer me to be myself and be in the skin I am comfortable in."