New Delhi: South Indian superstar Rajinikanth met the Thackeray family at their ‘Matoshree’ home here on Saturday afternoon, in what was described as a “courtesy call”.
Rajinikanth, dressed in a simple shirt and jeans, was warmly received by Shiv Sena-UBT president and former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, his wife Rashmi and their sons Aditya and Tejas.
Later, Aditya – a former minister – tweeted a picture of the family greeting the veteran actor, with a shawl draped over his shoulder and presenting a large bouquet of flowers in the backdrop of late Balasaheb Thackeray’s portrait.
Aditya said, “It is a great pleasure to have Mr. Rajinikanth ji once again in Matoshree.”
A party functionary said Rajinikanth’s visit was purely a “courtesy call”, and had no political angle as the Tamil actor was an ardent follower of the late Balasaheb Thackeray.
About 13 years ago in October 2010, Rajinikanth came here to meet Balasaheb Thackeray, they hugged each other, Rajinikanth sought his blessings, and a great personal rapport developed between the two.