Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/07/2000 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Benipatti, Madhubani, Bihar, India |
Latest News about Maithili Thakur
14/11/2025
Maithili Thakur, the 25-year-old folk singer and first runner-up of Rising Star 2017, won the Alinagar constituency seat in Bihar's assembly elections as a BJP candidate. She emerged victorious in a closely watched contest, leveraging her cultural appeal and popularity among young voters in Darbhanga. Her win symbolizes the fusion of music, culture, and politics, marking her transition from a national music sensation to a political figure committed to Bihar's development.
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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
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
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| Hometown | Madhubani, Bihar, India |
| School | Bal Bhavan International School, Delhi |
| 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), Sister: |
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 |
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. |