look news india
Sharda Sinha: Sharda Sinha, awarded Padma Bhushan and known as 'Bihar Kokila' for her melodious voice, passed away today. He breathed his last at AIIMS, Delhi. AIIMS has confirmed the death of Sharda Sinha. He was admitted in AIIMS for 11 days.
He was battling blood cancer for the last six years. Recently, when his health deteriorated, he was admitted to AIIMS on 26 October. Sharda Sinha was kept on ventilator support in AIIMS, Delhi since Monday night. This information was given by his son Anshuman Sinha in the afternoon.
Prime Minister Modi expressed grief
PM Modi posted on social site X and said, I am deeply saddened by the demise of famous folk singer Sharda Sinha ji. The Maithili and Bhojpuri folk songs sung by him have been very popular for many decades. The echo of his melodious songs related to the great festival of faith, Chhath, will always remain there. His demise is an irreparable loss to the music world. My thoughts are with his family and fans in this hour of grief. Om Shanti!
Sharda Sinha was a famous folk singer of Maithili and Bhojpuri.
Sharda Sinha was a famous folk singer of Maithili and Bhojpuri, also known as Bihar Kokila. His Chhath Puja songs are very popular, but he has also lent his voice to Hindi films. She was known as a singer who left a mark on people's hearts with her melodious voice.
He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1991 and the Padma Bhushan in 2018 for his contribution to the world of music. Sharda Sinha was diagnosed with multiple myeloma cancer in 2018. Recently she lost her husband Braj Kishore Sinha, who suffered from brain hemorrhage. Both celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary this year.
Sharda Sinha was suffering from multiple myeloma
Sharda Sinha was suffering from multiple myeloma since 2018. This is a type of blood cancer. He was admitted to AIIMS Cancer Center on October 26 when his health deteriorated. After this he had to be put on oxygen support. Later, when his health improved, he was shifted to a private ward.
Sarada Sinha's new Chhath song released on Monday
Whenever Chhath songs are mentioned, the name of Padma Bhushan awarded folk singer Sharda Sinha comes to mind. Sharda Sinha died on Tuesday night. The four-day Chhath festival started on Tuesday with Nahay Khay. While he was undergoing treatment, his new Chhath song 'Dukhwa Mitayein Chhathi Maiya…', sung by him, was released on Monday. It was released from AIIMS itself on Monday.