Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of legendary singer Sharda Sinha, remembering her contribution to the Maithili and Bhojpuri folks music.
Sharda Sinha, 72, died on Tuesday, which additionally occurred to be the primary day of four-day Chhath Puja. The Padma Bhushan recipient was admitted to AIIMS in Delhi on October 27.
“I’m deeply saddened by the demise of famend folks singer Sharda Sinha ji. Her Maithili and Bhojpuri folks songs have been highly regarded for the final a number of a long time. The echo of her melodious songs related to the good competition of religion, Chhath, will at all times stay. Her demise is an irreparable loss for the music world. My condolences are together with her household and followers on this hour of grief,” PM Modi mentioned in a publish on X.
Sharda Sinha had been combating a number of myeloma, a sort of blood most cancers, since 2018.
The legendary singer’s final music was launched on Monday, a day earlier than the start of four-day Chhath Puja.
Sharda Sinha, who’s known as ‘Bihar Kokila’, was instrumental in bringing Bihar’s conventional music to a wider viewers. Amongst her hottest songs are 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 was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2018.
