Who Is Maithili Thakur? Folk Singer Who Joined BJP For Bihar Election: Net Worth, Family Background And Achievements

Celebrated folk singer Maithili Thakur is contesting in Bihar elections. Reports suggest that she has an early lead in votes from Alinagar in Darbhanga. The party is counting on her to bring in younger voters.

When asked why she joined BJP, Maithili Thakur said that she's always been deeply inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. "Drawing strength from their vision, I have decided to support them. I don't believe that joining a political party automatically makes someone a politician, I'm here to serve society and share their ideology with every person," she added.

Who is Maithili Thakur?

Maithili Thakur is a singer trained in Indian classical music and folk music. She has sung original songs, covers, and traditional folk music in Hindi, Maithili, Bhojpuri, and other Indic languages. She is currently a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is making her electoral debut, contesting the Bihar Assembly elections 2025 from the Alinagar constituency.

Maithili Thakur's Family Background And Early Career

Maithili belongs to a musical family in Benipatti, Madhubani district, Bihar. Her dad, Ramesh Thakur, is a musician and music instructor who taught Maithili and her two younger brothers, Rishav and Ayachi, Hindustani classical music, Harmonium, and Tabla.

Seeing her potential, the family moved to New Delhi, where Maithili went on to do a bachelor's degree at Delhi University after she finished school. Her initial career saw her featuring on national television programs such as Little Champs (2011) and Indian Idol Junior (2015), followed by her major breakthrough as the runner-up of Rising Star (Season 1) in 2017.

Maithili Thakur's Career Highlights And Achievements

Maithili’s immense fame stems from her ability to perform soulful renditions of devotional songs, folk music, and classical pieces in numerous languages, including Maithili, Bhojpuri, Hindi, and Bengali.

She effectively leveraged the internet, with her and her brothers' videos garnering millions of views on platforms like YouTube (over 5.12 million subscribers).

Her awards and accomplishments include taking part in the 'I Genius Young Singing Star' competition in 2016 and winning it. As a reward for her commitment to culture and art, she has been awarded the Cultural Ambassador of the Year Award at the National Creators Awards (2024) by the Prime Minister of India and the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar.

She has also been a brand ambassador for the Bihar State Khadi Gramodyog Board and a youth ambassador for the Election Commission.

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Maithili Thakur's Net Worth 2025

Maithili Thakur earns a hefty amount of money from her gigs and online presence. Her net worth is estimated to be more than ₹10 crore. She is said to charge anywhere between ₹5 lakh to ₹7 lakh for a live gig, performing an average of 12-15 shows every month.

In a big development recently, she officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in October 2025 and is fighting the Bihar Assembly elections from Alinagar constituency, claiming her ambition is to represent her area and uplift Maithili culture.

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