Discover Shiv Thakare, the Bigg Boss 16 star, his journey in reality TV, and the recent house fire incident. Get insights into his life without revealing all details. (Image Credit: X/ @bhubandada889)
Shiv Thakare has emerged as one of the most talked-about reality television stars in India, tracing his journey from humble beginnings in Amravati, Maharashtra, winning Bigg Boss Marathi 2, and leaving a mark on Bigg Boss 16. Known for his charisma, determination, and fearless attitude, Shiv has carved a niche for himself in the Indian television industry. Recently, he survived a house fire incident, an event that shocked his fans and highlighted his resilience both on and off screen.
Shiv Thakare was born on 9 September 1989 and is a well-known Indian reality TV personality hailing from Amravati, Maharashtra. His full name is Shiv Manoharrao Uttamrao Jhinguji Ganuji Thakare.
Shiv gained popularity after being a semi-finalist in MTV Roadies Rising 2017 and later winning Bigg Boss Marathi 2, He went on to participate in Bigg Boss 16 and emerged as the 1st runner-up.
Shiv Thakar is not married and no credible sources report a wife and most describe him as single.
Shiv was in a high-profile relationship with Veena Jagtap, his fellow contestant on Bigg Boss Marathi.
There have also been rumors that link him to Shweta Mehta and even Daisy Shah, but none of these have been officially confirmed.
In Bigg Boss 16, Shiv also created a sensation and ultimately turned out to be the first runner-up; Shiv's run on this show helped increase his nationwide popularity beyond just Marathi-language viewers.
The estimated net worth of Shiv Thakare is around ₹6–10 crore, and a big portion of it comes from his TV appearances.
Shiv hails from Amravati, a city in Maharashtra, which is often referred to as his hometown.
Shiv's father was Manohar Thakare who ran a pan (betel leaf) shop during Shiv's childhood days and Shiv's mother's name is Asha Thakare.
He participated in the semi-finalist round of MTV Roadies Rising 2017. Since then, he went on to become a judge and audition panelist on the sets of Roadies Revolution.
There has been speculation about Shiv Thakare dating Daisy Shah, but there have not been any confirmed reports or official statements.
Some of this is from social media and other unverified sources, so it's best taken as rumor and not fact.
Major TV shows he has appeared on include:
Shiv Thakare was born on 9 September 1989 and is 36 years old as of 2025.
Shiv Thakare has a height of 1.75 m (5′9″).
Shiv Thakare's full name is Shiv Manoharrao Uttamrao Jhinguji Ganuji Thakare.
A huge fire erupted at Shiv Thakare's residence in Goregaon, Mumbai, around 10 a.m. on November 18, 2025. Shiv said he heard noises and smelled smoke, but thankfully escaped unharmed but the fire caused significant damage to a large portion of his flat.
