Renowned Folk Singer Sharda Sinha Passes Away at 72 in Delhi AIIMS

Sharda Sihna Death: Sharda Sinha, a folk singer famous for Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Magahi songs, died at the age of 72. The folk singer was admitted to AIIMS, Delhi for treatment.

Sharda Sinha's son gave the information

Anshuman Sinha, son of folk singer Sharda Sinha, famous for her famous Chhath songs, shared the heartbreaking news of her demise on her official Facebook page. He posted a picture of the beloved folk singer and captioned it, "Your prayers and love will always be with Maa. Chhathi Maiya has called her to her. Maa is no longer among us in physical form."

Sharda Sinha sang many folk songs

Born on October 1, 1952 in Samastipur, Bihar, Sharda Sinha was deeply connected to folk culture, which inspired her to venture into regional music. Her renditions of folk songs like "Kahe To Se Sajna", "Pania Ke Jahaj Se Palataniya Ban Ahiya Ho Rama" and "Sasu Ji Se Nanad Ji Lai Devar Babu" were hits across the country. Sinha's music not only celebrated the cultural richness of Bihar but also brought the beauty of Bhojpuri and Maithili traditions to audiences across the world, making her a household name and a symbol of pride for Bihar. Sharda Sinha's impact was especially felt during Chhath Puja, where her songs became an integral part of the festival's celebrations. Tracks like "Hey Chhathi Maiya" and "Ho Deena Nath" became timeless anthems of devotion, cherished by generations and capturing the essence of the festival.

Raghav Nayyar Pays Tribute To Sharda Sinha

Sharda Sinha has been honored with many awards

Throughout her career, Sharda Sinha received numerous awards, including the Padma Bhushan in 2018 and the Padma Shri in 1991, honoring her significant contributions to the preservation of Indian folk music. Her work was acclaimed across the country, cementing her legacy as an iconic folk artist of one of India's greatest folklores.

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