On his 55th birthday on Monday, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray received a novel gift from his diehard supporters a ballad composed in his honour. The video portrays the Sena president as an aggressive successor to his father, and a gentleman who not only takes his politics seriously but also pursues his hobbies passionately.

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray greets well-wishers gathered to celebrate his 55th birthday at his residence Matoshree in Kalanagar, yesterday. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar