
09/07/2025
Maithili Thakur and Neha Kakkar, two talented Indian singers from different genres and backgrounds:
Maithili Thakur
Background
Full Name: Maithili Ramesh Thakur (nickname “Tannu”), born on 25 July 2000 in Benipatti, Madhubani district, Bihar
Trained in Hindustani classical and folk music from age 4 by her father and grandfather
Relocated with family to Dwarka, New Delhi, to nurture her talent
Studied at Bal Bhavan International School; started performing in jagrans and functions from age 10
Reality Shows & Breakthrough
Appeared on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champs in 2011 and Indian Idol Junior in 2015
Runner-up on Rising Star in 2017 with a standout performance of “Om Namah Shivaya”—just lost by two votes
🎶 Music & Online Presence
Released debut album Ya Rabba in 2016
Versatile singer in Hindi, Maithili, Bhojpuri, Bengali, Urdu, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, English and more
Runs a YouTube channel with millions of views; frequently performs devotional and folk content with her brothers Rishav (tabla) and Ayachi
Awards & Recognition
Won “I Genius Young Singing Star” in 2016.
Appointed Madhubani’s brand ambassador in 2019
Received Lokmat Sur Jyotsna National Music Award (2021) and National Creators Award – Cultural Ambassador (2024)
Neha Kakkar
Background
Born on 6 June 1988 in Rishikesh (formerly Uttar Pradesh, now Uttarakhand)
Began singing at religious events in childhood and first became visible on Indian Idol Season 2 (2005)
Rise to Fame
First Bollywood break as chorus singer in Meera Bai Not Out (2008)
Gained mainstream fame with dance hits: “Second Hand Jawaani” (Cocktail, 2012), “Sunny Sunny” (Yaariyan, 2014), and “London Thumakda” (Queen, 2014)
Known for popular Punjabi tracks and one of biggest stars on T‑Series and YouTube: 14.8 M subscribers, 2.4 B views
Musical Catalog & Collaborations
Widely recognized for the hit Punjabi single “Nikle Currant” with Jassi Gill (920+ M YouTube views)
Works across film music and pop tracks distributed by major labels such as T‑Series, Zee, and Sony .
Accolades
GIMA Best Film Song (“London Thumakda”, 2013); PTC Punjabi Awards; Mirchi Music Awards; Brit Asia Track of the Year (“Dilbar”, 2018)
YouTube Creator Award in 2020
Personal Life
Sister to singers Tony and Sonu Kakkar; married to singer Rohanpreet Singh (2020)
Height ~5′0″, net worth estimated at ₹40 crore (2024)
Quick Comparison
AspectMaithili ThakurNeha KakkarGenreClassical, folk, devotional, coversPop, Bollywood, party, PunjabiPlatformYouTube folk and live sessionsBollywood hits, Punjabi singles, TV realityRecognitionNational awards, rural folk ambassadorFilm industry awards, mainstream hitsMusical StyleTraditional, soulful, multi-languageEnergetic, chart-topping, danceable