Prime Minister Narendra Modi consoled the death of famous singer Sharda Sinharemembering his contribution to Maithili and Bhojpuri folk music.
Sharda Sinha, 72, died on Tuesday, which was also the first day of the four-day Chhath Puja. The Padma Bhushan recipient was admitted to AIIMS in Delhi on October 27.
“Deeply saddened by the passing away of renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha ji. Her traditional Maithili and Bhojpuri songs were very popular in the last few decades. The echo of her beautiful songs associated with the great festival of faith, Chhath, will always remain. stay. His death is an irreparable loss to the music world.
Sharda Sinha has been battling multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, since 2018.
The legendary singer’s latest song was released on Monday, a day before the start of the four-day Chhath Puja.
Sharda Sinha, nicknamed ‘Bihar Kokila’, has been instrumental in bringing the traditional music of Bihar to a wider audience. Among his most popular 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.
He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2018.
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