During the inauguration of Ayodhya Ram temple in the year 2024, Maithili Thakur had presented a song on Maa Shabari.
According to the trends of Bihar election counting, Singer and BJP candidate Maithili Thakur seems to be moving towards victory. Even after 11 rounds, Maithili is still leading from Alinagar seat. His contest is against Binod Mishra, who is said to be an old and experienced face of Rashtriya Janata Dal (Grand Alliance). Maithili, who was moving towards victory in the elections, came into limelight when BJP announced her name.
How much the singing of folk singer Maithili Thakur is liked can be understood from the fact that PM Modi also praised her singing and shared the song sung by her on his social media.
When PM Modi praised
During the inauguration of Ayodhya Ram temple in the year 2024, Maithili Thakur had presented a song on Maa Shabari. That song went viral on social media. PM Modi praised Maithili for that song. Not only this, while sharing Maithili’s song on her social media, she wrote, “This occasion of Pran Pratistha in Ayodhya is reminding my family members across the country of every incident related to the life and ideals of Lord Shri Ram. One such emotional incident is related to Shabari. Listen, how Maithili Thakur has put it in her melodious tunes.”
The occasion of consecration in Ayodhya is reminding my family members across the country of every incident related to the life and ideals of Lord Shri Ram. One such emotional incident is related to Shabari. Listen, how Maithili Thakur ji has put it in her melodious tunes.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2024
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How did Maithili become a folk singer?
Maithili Thakur, born on July 25, 2000, is a resident of Benipatti in Madhubani district of Bihar. He inherited music, but the way he presented it made Maithili a household name. His father Ramesh Thakur is a music teacher. Maithili along with her two brothers learned music under the guidance of her father and grandfather.
Since childhood, Maithili received training in both folk and Indian classical music. Growing up amidst a musical environment helped him develop a deep understanding of traditional music styles, which has now become his identity. With his fan following on social media, lakhs of people come to listen to him in programs.
The song which made Maithili popular across the country
Maithili Thakur sang many such songs which made her popular across the country. These include ‘Mai Ri Mai’, ‘Rangbati’, ‘Hari Naam Nahin To Jeena Kya’, ‘Don’t know in which form the shape’, ‘Nagri ho Ayodhya si’ and ‘Yeh to prem ki baat hai’. Apart from this, Chhath Puja songs and Navratri bhajans also helped in making him popular.
Ustad Bismillah Khan honored with youth award
Maithili’s talent has been recognized throughout the country. In the year 2021, he was awarded the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar by the Sangeet Natak Akademi for his contribution to folk music. This prestigious honor is given to young artistes who keep the traditional arts of India alive and Maithili’s win was a proud moment for the music industry of Bihar. Maithili has also received youth award from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Women’s Day.
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