That he is the first Thackeray to contest and win an election since his grandfather Bal Thackeray founded the Shiv Sena in 1966 is getting Aaditya Thackeray as much street cred as his apolitical attire.

Perhaps, the spectacles are a good place to begin.

The 29-year-old's games with eyewear bring to mind Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau's sock diplomacy. Thackeray adjusts the style and shade of his glasses to match his mood and the occasion. And, just like Trudeau, it's telling of his newfound ability to understand the influence of image building that is in line with his position as a gen-next leader.