This 25-year-old singer not only won the hearts of millions with her melodious voice, but also gave folk music a new dimension. Today, her fee for a live performance has reached 5 to 7 lakh rupees.
A voice that rose from the soil of Madhubani district in Bihar is resonating not only across the country but across the world. Her name is Maithili Thakur. This 25-year-old singer has not only won the hearts of millions with her melodious voice, but has also given folk music a new dimension. Today, her fees for a single live performance reach lakhs. Furthermore, she earns a substantial income from her YouTube channel and international shows. Maithili is currently contesting elections from the Alinagar assembly constituency in Bihar on a BJP ticket. A
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teacher himself, Maithili Thakur trained her in folk and classical music from a young age. The atmosphere at home was filled with music. Her two brothers, Rishav and Ayachi, played the tabla and harmonium. Together, they would record videos at home and upload them to YouTube. Gradually, these videos gained attention, and Maithili's name became a household name. Maithili Thakur gained nationwide recognition in 2017 when she came into the limelight through the
TV show 'Rising Star' on Colors channel. That show gave a new boost to her career. After this, she got the opportunity to perform on many national and international platforms. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also honored her with the National Creators Award. Maithili gave a new identity to folk music by mixing Maithili, Bhojpuri and Hindi songs in such a way that she connected the youth with folk music. Her voice has a traditional sweetness, but her style is completely modern. This is the reason why her videos get millions of views on YouTube.
Maithili's monthly earnings
Maithili charges 5 to 7 lakh rupees for a show. She performs around 10-12 shows a month. She also earns money through her YouTube channel. Her estimated monthly income is between 50 lakh and 90 lakh rupees. In her election affidavit, she declared immovable property worth 1.5 crore rupees, jewelry and vehicles worth over 2 crore rupees. She also stated that she has 1.80 lakh rupees in cash.
Now, a new turn in politics:
Maithili Thakur recently joined the BJP and was awarded a ticket from the Alinagar constituency in Darbhanga. Despite entering politics, she maintains that music will remain her true calling. Maithili says, "Music is like breathing to me. Whatever I earn is the result of my family's years of hard work."
