Maithili Thakur Sings Ajith's Tamil Song Kannaana Kanney; Annamalai Hails BJP's Youngest Bihar MLA

Updated: Monday, November 17, 2025, 11:57 [IST]

Bihar's youngest MLA, Maithili Thakur, is making waves not just in politics but also in the world of music, after a video of her singing a Tamil film song resurfaced and went viral.

The Viral Moment

Thakur, 25, shared a clip of herself singing "Kannaana Kanney" from the Ajith Kumar-starrer Viswasam. In a humble caption, she noted that her throat wasn't "fully okay," but decided to sing a few lines anyway as a five-year-old cover of the same song was going viral again on social media. She gave full credit to the original singer, Sid Sriram, composer D. Imman, and lyricist Thamarai.

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Maithili Thakur, the youngest MLA in Bihar, gained recognition for singing a Tamil song, "Kannaana Kanney" from the Ajith Kumar-starrer Viswasam, which led to praise from figures like K. Annamalai and D. Imman. Before her political career, Thakur was a runner-up on the singing reality show Rising Star and later secured Alinagar's seat for the BJP, defeating veteran Binod Mishra.

Maithili Thakur Sings Ajith s Tamil Song Kannaana Kanney Annamalai Hails BJP s Youngest Bihar MLA

Praise from Tamil Nadu and the Music Industry

The performance drew immediate and widespread acclaim:

K. Annamalai, former BJP chief of Tamil Nadu, praised her "absolutely flawless" Tamil diction, calling it a reflection of her sincerity. He also congratulated her on her political achievement, stating, "May your public service, like your music, continue to rise above boundaries."

The song's original composer, D. Imman, simply called her vocals "Amazing" and added his congratulations.

A Journey of Rejection to Rising Star

Thakur's path to fame was not easy. Before her political entry, she faced numerous rejections as a young performer. She auditioned for several major singing reality shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs and Indian Idol Junior but was repeatedly turned away.

Her breakthrough came in 2017 on the show Rising Star, where her soulful renditions of devotional songs won the nation's heart. She finished as the runner-up, missing the title by just two votes.

Political Debut and Historic Win

Leveraging her social media popularity, where she posts classical and folk songs with her brothers, Thakur transitioned into politics. She made history by winning the Alinagar seat for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), defeating RJD veteran Binod Mishra with 84,915 votes.

At just 25, she has become one of the youngest MLAs in Bihar and is being lauded across the Mithila region for her smashing political debut, humble nature, and strong cultural roots.