Discover the captivating journey of Jiya Thakur, the youngest dancing sensation who charmed India with her incredible talent and won the hearts of millions.

Biography/Wiki

Jiya Thakur, born on May 24, 2010, is an eight-year-old girl from Hyderabad, Telangana. A Gemini, she’s been dancing since her early years, showcasing remarkable talent.

Her journey to stardom began with a gold medal win at the Indian HHI 2016 Dhee Juniors. Two years later, she entered DID Li’l Masters Season 4 as a wildcard contestant, stunning everyone with her exceptional versatility.

Judges Marzi Pestonji, Farah Khan, and Siddharth Anand consistently praised her amazing performances. On June 17, 2018, she was crowned the ultimate dancing kid superstar, winning the DID Li’l Masters Season 4 trophy and a ?5 lakh cash prize.

Family & Caste

Jiya hails from a middle-class Kshatriya-Hindu family in Hyderabad. Her mother, Parvati Thakur, and maternal uncle, Thakur Ganesh, have been instrumental in supporting her.

She also has a younger sister, Janu Thakur.

Facts

Here are some interesting facts about Jiya Thakur:

• In DID Li’l Masters Season 4, she danced under Vaishnavi Patil’s guidance for team Vaishnavi Ke Veer.
• Madhuri Dixit, deeply impressed by her dancing, nicknamed her “Choti Madhuri.”
• Her hobbies include dancing and traveling.
• She has a sweet tooth, particularly enjoying chocolates.