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Who Is Maithili Thakur? Folk Singer Likely to Contest Bihar 2025 After BJP Meeting

Maithili Thakur, folk singer from Bihar, may enter politics ahead of the 2025 Assembly Elections. Her musical journey now meets political speculation.

Published By: Amreen Ahmad
Last Updated: October 6, 2025 21:29:34 IST

Maithili Thakur has recently been spotted with BJP major leaders Vinod Tawde and Nityanand Rai which ignited speculation. In social media postings, Tawde hinted that Maithili might be motivated to contest from Alinagar in Darbhanga or even her home seat Benipatti.

She has not officially announced anything however, her calculated responses suggest she is keeping her options open-most if realization of a vision of public service coincides with contributions to Bihar’s development.

Who is Maithili Thakur?

Maithili Thakur born on July 25, 2000, in Benipatti, located in Bihar’s Madhubani district and she has been music inclined since childhood for such state’s native styles like Chhath Geet, Kajri and several other folk forms with an angle of classical blends she has become a cultural ambassador of Bihar connecting audiences far beyond her home state.

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Education of Maithili Thakur

Maithili has taken most of her training which runs parallel to formal education, into music and her father, himself a musician and teacher gave her early lessons regarding voice and technique in classical forms. These instructed lessons with personal commitment can be said to develop her more and more in folk and classical repertoire. Academic schooling followed the same line that assisted in balancing education with creativity. She has completed schooling from Bal Bhawan, International School, Delhi.

Who is Family of Maithili Thakur?

Her father, Ramesh Thakur and her mother Bharti Thakur, was the pillar of emotional strength and motivation. The Thakur family has two younger sons, Rishav and Ayachi, who share the appreciation of music where Rishav handles instruments such as tabla or harmonium and Ayachi provides vocal backing. The siblings often perform together as a music group to strengthen the commitment among the family.

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Career of Maithili Thakur

Maithili’s tryst with fame began on reality television talent shows Little Champs and then on Indian Idol Junior. There were times she lost but her voice grew with fame over time in 2017, she amazed audiences across the nation through Rising Star.

Her songs which flooded social sites like YouTube and Instagram which melted fans hearts over the years, she continued to release music from big labels, performed on stages in India and abroad and even earned awards such as Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar (2021) for excellence in folk arts.

What is the Net Worth of Maithili Thakur?

Maithili Thakur’s net worth is more than $14 million USD includes earnings from live shows, digital streaming revenue, sales of albums, endorsements by brands and other business ventures. 

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Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information and does not confirm any political affiliation or future candidacy of Maithili Thakur.

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