Maithili Thakur is an Indian politician and playback singer. She gained fame after participating in India’s first live singing reality show, “Rising Star,” in 2017, becoming the first runner-up. She launched her album, “Ya Rabb,” in 2016.
She has also trained in Indian classical and folk music. In 2025, she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and became India’s youngest MLA, winning the 2025 Bihar elections from Alinagar at the age of 25.
Maithili Thakur Bio/Wiki
Maithili Thakur was born on 25 July 2000 in Benipatti, Madhubani, Bihar, India. As of 2025, she is 25 years old. Her father, Ramesh Thakur, is a music teacher, and her mother, Bharti Ramesh Thakur. She has two brothers, Rishav and Ayachi. Maithili, along with her two brothers, learned Hindustani classical music, harmonium, and tabla from her father.
When she was 6 years old, her father, understanding Maithili’s wishes, moved the entire family to Dwarka, New Delhi. She completed her 12th from Bal Bhavan International School, Delhi. She is a trained classical singer.
Maithili Thakur Personal Information
| Full Name | Maithili Thakur |
| Nick Name | Tannu |
| Profession | Singer Politician |
| Date of Birth | 25 July 2000 (Tuesday) |
| Age | 25 Years (as of 2025) |
| Birthplace | Benipatti, Madhubani, Bihar, India |
| Hometown | New Delhi |
| School | Bal Bhavan International School, Delhi |
| Qualification | 12th |
| Height | 5’2″ (158 cm) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair color | Black |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Hobbies | Singing, Playing Harmonium |
| Net Worth | ₹2-3 Million (Approximately) |
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Maithili Thakur Debut Career
| Political Debut | Joined the Bharatiye Janata Party (BJP) 2025 |
| Debut Album | Ya Rabb (2016) |
| Debut TV | Rising Star as a contestant (2017) |
Maithili Thakur Favorite Things
| Actress | Alia Bhatt |
| Color | Pink |
| Food | Chole Bhature, South Indian Cuisines |
Maithili Thakur Family & Relationship
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Father | Ramesh Thakur (Music teacher) |
| Mother | Bharti Ramesh Thakur |
| Brother | Rishav Thakur (Younger) Ayachi Thakur (Younger) |
Maithili Thakur Career
She auditioned for Zee TV’s show “Sa Re Gama Pa Li’l Champs” in 2011 but was rejected. Subsequently, she participated in Sony TV’s singing reality show “Indian Idol Junior” in 2015. She launched her album “Ya Rabb” (Universal Music) in 2016.
In 2017, she participated as a contestant in Season 1 of India’s first live singing reality show, “Rising Star,” becoming the show’s first finalist. She lost to the runner-up by just two votes. This success brought her immense popularity. In 2019, she and her brothers were appointed brand ambassadors for Madhubani by the Election Commission.
Maithili also has her own YouTube channel, “Maithili Thakur,” where she sings the famous “Ramcharitmanas” by Tulsidas with her two brothers. She is also very active on Instagram, she has 7.2 million followers on Instagram where she uploads reels related to her career.
Maithili Thakur Political Career
In 2025, reports emerged that Maithili was planning to enter politics ahead of the Bihar elections. Her meetings with BJP leaders, including Vinod Tawde, fueled speculation that she would contest from Benipatti in Madhubani.
On October 14, 2025, she officially joined the BJP and was given a ticket from the Alinagar assembly constituency. She won by 11,730 votes, becoming the youngest representative ever elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly and the youngest MLA in the country.
Maithili Thakur Awards
- On 8 March 2024, she was awarded the Cultural Ambassador of the Year Award by the Prime Minister of India at the inaugural ceremony of the National Creators Awards.
- On July 30, 2022, Maithili was honoured with the NHRCCB India Pride Award by the National Human Rights and Crime Control Bureau.
Maithili Thakur Social Media Accounts
| maithilithakur | |
| YouTube | @maithilithakur |
