Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/07/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Benipatti, Madhubani, Bihar, India |
Latest News about Maithili Thakur
Following her victory, Maithili Thakur expressed surprise at her sweeping win, stating it was not what she expected. She emphasized that her entry into active politics resonated with voters as the National Democratic Alliance secured a decisive win in the Bihar elections, with the BJP emerging as the single largest party.
Maithili Thakur won the Alinagar constituency seat in Bihar's assembly election as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate, defeating her nearest rival Binod Mishra of the Rashtriya Janata Dal by 11,730 votes with 84,915 total votes. At 25 years old, she became the youngest MLA in Bihar and the second youngest MLA in India after Sushma Swaraj, marking her transition from a popular folk singer to an elected representative.
Maithili Thakur celebrated her first-time MLA victory by singing ahead of the formation of the new government in Bihar. She expressed excitement about the political transition and her role in the upcoming government, highlighting her continued connection to her musical roots despite her new political responsibilities.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Tannu |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 158 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | B.A. from Bharati College, University of Delhi (2022) |
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Personal Life
| School | Bal Bhavan International School, Delhi |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Playing Harmonium, Singing |
Family
| Father | Ramesh Thakur, music teacher |
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| Mother | Bharti Ramesh Thakur, homemaker |
| Siblings | Brother(s): Rishav Thakur (younger), Ayachi Thakur (younger) |
Career
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Favourites
| Favourite Actress | Alia Bhatt |
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| Favourite Colour | Pink |
| Favourite Food | Chole Bhature, Pani Puri, South Indian Cuisines |
Social Media
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/MaithiliThakur |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She has been trained in classical singing. | |
| 2. Until 5th grade, she was homeschooled due to the distance of the school from her home. | |
| 3. During the 2011 auditions for 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs,’ she faced rejection. | |
| 4. Maithili faced rejection six times in various reality show auditions, despite making it to the top 20. | |
| 5. In 2016, she released her album 'Ya Rabb' featuring Tannishtha Puri. | |
| 6. She took part in Colors TV’s 'Rising Star,' India's first live singing reality show in 2017. | |
| 7. Maithili Thakur has her own YouTube channel named 'Maithili Thakur.' | |
| 8. She attributes all her achievements to her father, Ramesh Thakur. | |
| 9. She sings in multiple languages including Hindi, Maithili, Bhojpuri, Awadhi, Marathi, and others. | |
| 10. She plays harmonium, tabla, guitar, and piano. |