Thakur was born in Dabhota village of Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh to Rajinder Kaur and Chottu Ram.

[2] He was inspired by his cousin Rakesh who had already represented India in Kabaddi at international level.

He will also lead the Himachal men's team at the 67th Senior Nationals Kabaddi Championship 2020.

India while playing Iran in the Kabaddi World Cup 2016 final, was in a trailing situation.

Thakur was placed fourth among the best performing raiders in Season 1 of Pro kabaddi league.