This is from the 1970s, when Sharda Sinha, born in Supaul, Bihar, was studying literature at Patna University. Her passion for music has been visible in her eyes since childhood. She charmed everyone with her sweet voice. Meanwhile, while studying at the university, her friends inspired her towards her passion. Friends and well-wishers advised Sharda Sinha to hone her passion at that time. She kept getting such advice again and again, and her own interest in music eventually led her to become a famous singer.

After studying literature, Sharda Sinha decided to further develop her passion for singing. For this, she obtained a doctorate in music from Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga, and also made her mark as a folk singer. Then, the paths started opening up and Sharda Sinha kept moving ahead. As time passed, Sharda Sinha started getting recognition in the film world as well.

Sharda Sinha never sang double-meaning and cheap songs.

Sharda Sinha sang the song 'Kahe Tose Sajna' in the famous 1990 Bollywood film 'Maine Pyar Kiya' and people liked this song very much. Salman Khan played the lead role in this film. Sharda Sinha became more popular after this and she continued to carry forward the rich tradition of folk music through her voice. However, she also took care that she never sang vulgar and double-meaning songs.

Sharda Sinha.

Which songs of Chhath attract people?

Some of the major songs of Sharda Sinha, who made the rich folk traditions of Bihar popular even outside the state's borders, included 'Chhathi Maiya Aai Na Duariya', 'Kartik Mas Ijoriya', 'Dwaar Chekai', 'Patna Se', and 'Koyal Bin'. Her voice became immortal forever in these songs. Apart from this, she also sang in Bollywood films. These include songs like 'Taar Bijli' from 'Gangs of Wasseypur-2', 'Babul' from 'Hum Aapke Hain Kaun', and 'Kahe To Se Sajna' from 'Maine Pyar Kiya'.

Chhath Puja songs sung by Sharda Sinha are very popular among people.

The songs sung by Sharda Sinha for Chhath Puja are also very popular among the people. She passed away on the first day of the four-day Chhath festival. Her songs were definitely played at any Chhath Ghat. Sharda Sinha was a trained classical singer who mixed folk music in many of her songs. She was often called 'Mithila ki Begum Akhtar'. She used to release a new song every year at the Chhath festival. This year, despite ill health, she had released a song for the Chhath festival. Sinha was a trained classical singer who mixed folk music in many of her songs and was often called 'Mithila ki Begum Akhtar', she was a Chhath devotee who used to release a song every year to celebrate this festival. This year too, despite ill health, she sang a song for the Chhath festival.

Sharda Sinha has been suffering from multiple myeloma since 2017

The song 'Dukhva Mitain Chhathi Maiyan' sung by Sharda Sinha was shared on her official YouTube channel a day earlier. This song probably reflects her state of mind when she was battling poor health. An AIIMS official said, 'Sharda Sinha died at 9.20 pm due to 'refractory shock' due to septicemia.' Sinha was admitted to the intensive care unit of the Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital (IRCH), AIIMS Cancer Institute, last month. Sharda Sinha has been suffering from multiple myeloma since 2017 and her husband died a few months ago. She is survived by a son and a daughter. Sharda Sinha sang folk songs in Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Magahi languages ​​and was also awarded the Padma Bhushan.

Many dignitaries including PM Modi and President Murmu expressed condolences.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha and said that her demise is an irreparable loss to the music world. In a post on 'X', Prime Minister Modi said, "I am deeply saddened by the death of renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha ji. Her Maithili and Bhojpuri folk songs have been very popular for the last several decades." He said, "The echo of her melodious songs associated with the great festival of faith, Chhath, will also remain forever. Her demise is an irreparable loss to the music world. My condolences are with her family and fans in this hour of grief. Om Shanti!'

President Draupadi Murmu expressed grief over the demise of Sharda Sinha.

President Draupadi Murmu on Tuesday condoled the death of renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha and said that her melodious singing will remain immortal. Sinha died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Tuesday night at the age of 72. She was admitted to AIIMS for some time. Murmu wrote on 'X', 'The news of the death of Dr. Sharda Sinha ji, a singer famous as Bihar Kokila, is very sad. Sharda Sinha ji gained immense popularity in the music world by giving her melodious voice to Bihari folk songs in Maithili and Bhojpuri.' She wrote, 'Today on the day of Chhath Puja, her melodious songs must be creating a supernatural atmosphere of devotion in the country and abroad. She was also awarded the Padma Bhushan in the field of art in the year 2018. Her melodious singing will remain immortal. I express my deep condolences to her family and fans.'

Padma Bhushan Sharda Sinha.

Known as 'Bihar Kokila', Sinha, born in Supaul, was famous in her home state Bihar and parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh for her folk songs sung on occasions like Chhath Puja and weddings. Sinha was being treated for multiple myeloma (a type of blood cancer) at AIIMS hospital and was put on a ventilator after developing health complications.