Indiatimes

Did Maithili Thakur refuse to perform in Bihar after villagers couldn’t afford Rs 5 lakh fee? Claims arise as she performs for 'free' at political event

Maithili Thakur is said to have turned down a performance in a Bihar village because villagers couldn’t afford the Rs 5 lakh fee. The report quickly spread online, prompting reactions and discussions ...

Raagdari GenNxt Showcases Rising Stars Of Hindustani Classical Music In Mumbai

Many classical music listeners, who prefer only the big names, may not be familiar with vocalists Tejaswini Vernekar and ...

In Bihar fray full of Bhojpuri stars-turned-politicians, why Maithili Thakur stands out

The BJP’s 25-yr-old candidate from Alinagar in Darbhanga has carved out a niche by mixing classical with folk Bhojpuri music, ...
HerZindagi

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

Celebrated folk singer Maithili Thakur officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, amid reports that she ...

Inside The World Of The Tawaifs: The Women Who Defined India’s Music, Dance And Elegance

More than a century ago, a group of fearless women known as Tawaifs danced, spied, and fought for India’s freedom. From ...
Indiatimes

‘What a joke’: Singer Maithili Thakur trolled for announcing entry into politics with BJP - will she quit singing?

Singer Maithili Thakur has joined the BJP, marking her entry into politics and triggering a wave of online reactions. Many ...
moneycontrol.com

Folk singer Maithili Thakur joins BJP, says 'contesting elections not my goal'

Folk singer Maithili Thakur joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Patna on Tuesday, but said that she has no goal of contesting the elections. "I will do whatever I am told to do. Contesting the ...
The Hindu

Mysuru hosts all-night Hindustani music concert

For the first time in recent years, an all-night Hindustani classical music concert was organised in Mysuru. The event was organised by the Hindustani Sangeet Kalavidara Okkuta (Hindustani Musicians ...
Indiatimes

Artist from Odisha to take centre stage at global music fest in Hong Kong

Odisha's rich classical music and spiritual heritage are showcased at the Cosmopolis Festival 2025 in Hong Kong. Hindustani vocalist Mukunda Dev Sahoo is representing India, presenting a unique fusion ...
The Financial Express

Who is Maithili Thakur? Folk singer likely to contest from Alinagar on BJP’s ticket

Bihar Elections 2025: No official announcement has been made about Maithili Thakur's candidature. (Image: X) Bihar Elections 2025: Folk singer Maithili Thakur is emerging as one of the fresh names in ...
The New York Times

At a Bastion of Classical Music, She’s Amplifying the Experimental

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Caterina Barbieri, 35, plays gigs on banks of synthesizers. That makes her a surprising choice to lead the cerebral Venice Music Biennale. By Chiara ...
India TV

Can you guess Maithili Thakur's only Bollywood song in an Ajay Devgn-Tabu film?

Folk singer Maithili Thakur in the news amid the rumours of her entering politics through the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. While her political debut remains unclear, her singing career and ...