Legendary Folk Singer Sharda Sinha Passes Away

Vishakha Bhardwaj Nov 06, 2024

Renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha passed away at the age of 72 due to refractory shock caused by septicemia, as confirmed by AIIMS officials

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She had been undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, and was on ventilator support at AIIMS, New Delhi

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Sinha, known as "Bihar Kokila," was celebrated for her folk songs in Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Maghahi, particularly popular during Chhath Puja and weddings

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Some of her most beloved songs included “Kartik Maas Ijoriya,” “Koyal Bin,” and Bollywood hits like “Taar Bijli” from “Gangs of Wasseypur-II

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, describing her passing as an "irreparable loss" to the music world, and noted his prayers for her recovery during her illness

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