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Maithili Thakur's 'O Raja ji' song for Nitish Kumar as he heads for landslide win

Singer-turned-politician Maithili Thakur, who is contesting the Bihar Assembly election from the Alinagar constituency on a ...

Maithili Thakur becomes the youngest MLA of Bihar: The rise of 25 year-old singer from Benipatti to the Bihar assembly

Maithili Thakur has captured hearts with her soul-stirring voice, bringing the timeless charm of Indian folk music to a global audience. Hailing from Madhubani, the 25-year-old singer has made ancient ...

Bihar Election 2025: Meet DU graduate Maithili Thakur, BJP candidate leading from Alinagar; know folk singer-turned-politician's net worth

Maithili Thakur's inspiring journey traces her rise from a folk singer to a BJP candidate, blending music, culture, and ...

Maithili Thakur’s Indian Idol Video Goes Viral After Her Alinagar MLA Victory — Watch

Maithili Thakur’s old Indian Idol video has gone viral again following her victory as the new Alinagar MLA. Fans are ...

Maithili Thakur wanted to quit singing and prepare for UPSC. Mocked as “Bihari”, the folk singer is now the state’s youngest MLA at just 25

Maithili Thakur, a 25-year-old folk singer, is now Bihar's youngest MLA. She won the Alinagar seat for the BJP after facing ...

Maithili Thakur, 25, becomes Bihar's youngest MLA after earlier rejections from Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Indian Idol

Maithili Thakur, a 25-year-old BJP candidate, made a historic win in Bihar's Alinagar constituency. Despite early rejections ...
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Who is Maithili Thakur, the singer-turned-politician, who just became Bihar's youngest MLA?

Before becoming a household name, she faced repeated rejection as a child performer. She auditioned for several popular reality shows—including Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs and Indian Idol Junior—but fai ...