Sharda Sinha was ill and was undergoing treatment at AIIMS in Delhi. He breathed his last at the age of 72. Son Anshuman Sinha has informed about the death of mother Sharda Sinha in a Facebook post. Sharda Sinha, who became famous for singing songs of Mahaparva, died on the first day of Chhath Puja. Earlier on Monday, Sharda Sinha’s son Anshuman Sinha wrote on his Facebook account that his mother Sharda Sinha has gone on ventilator a while ago. This news is true this time. Prayers and prayers are very much needed. ’
Sharda Sinha was born on October 1, 1952 in Hulsa, a village in Supaul district. Sharda Sinha predominantly sang in Maithili and Bhojpuri, earning the moniker ‘Bihar Kokila.’ Her songs dedicated to the Chhath festival are especially popular among the people of Bihar, and her wedding songs have become a staple feature at weddings. Her 2016 song, titled ‘Pahele Pahil Hum Kayeni Chhath,’ left many listeners in tears, as it evoked a strong desire to be with loved ones.
Other popular Chhath songs credited to Sharda Sinha include Kelwa Ke Paat Par Ugalan Suraj Mal Jhake Jhuke, Hey Chhathi Maiya, Ho Dinanath, Bahangi Lachakat Jaaye, Roje Roje Ugelaa, Suna Chhathi Maai, Jode Jode Supawa, and Patna Ke Ghat Par. She has also lent her voice to songs celebrating the spring season.
Sinha has contributed to Bollywood music as well. She sang the song “Kahe Toh Se Sajna” in Salman Khan and Bhagyashree’s 1989 film Maine Pyar Kiya. She also added a folk touch to Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur with the song “Taar Bijli.” Sinha’s voice in the Hum Aapke Hain Koun song “Babul Jo Tum Ne Sikhaya” left many teary-eyed. Additionally, she crooned “Kaun Si Nagaria” for the Bollywood film Chaarfutiya Chhokare.
Sharda’s last album on Chhath, Arag, featured eight songs. Throughout her career, she recorded 62 Chhath songs across nine albums with T-Series, HMV, and Tips. “Through these songs, I’ve tried my best to preserve our rich culture and traditions,” she once told The Telegraph.
In 1991, she was honored with the Padma Shri award for her contribution to music. She was also awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, in 2018.
Sharda Sinha was admitted to AIIMS for the last few days. On Monday evening, Sharda Sinha was shifted from the private ward to the ICU. After this, when his condition deteriorated, he was put on ventilator support. Sharda Sinha’s oxygen level had dropped and then her condition became critical. Sharda Sinha was in multiple organ dysfunction condition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sharda Sinha’s son Anshuman Sinha over phone and enquired about his mother’s health. PM Modi had asked Anshuman Sinha to get his mother treated very strongly. Along with this, the PM also assured Anshuman Sinha of all possible help in the treatment of his mother.
