In 2008, during her last year of secondary education, Maain participated in the National Centre for the Arts Interschool Singing Competition and won several awards including, best performer in her age category, best performer in senior age group and best performer of the competition. She then auditioned for the Maldivian edition of Voice of India, in which she was selected to perform alongside Abbas, an Indian singer. However, citing the tragic death of Voice of India title holder, Ishmeet Singh, she lost her chance at international exposure.Reality show star Ishmeet Singh drowns in Maldives
