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	== Death ==		== Death ==
	Sharda Sinha battled multiple myeloma from 2017 and passed away on 5 November 2024 in New Delhi at the age of 72.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=भास्कर \|first1=ज्योति \|date=5 November 2024 \|title=Sharda Sinha: शारदा सिन्हा का 72 साल की आयु में निधन, दिल्ली के एम्स में ली अंतिम सांस \|url=https://www.amarujala.com/india-news/sharda-sinha-demise-aiims-delhi-padma-awardee-folk-singer-sharda-sinha-death-news-in-hindi-2024-11-05 \|website=Amar Ujala \|language=hi \|access-date=25 October 2025}}</ref> Her last rites were performed in Patna with full state honours.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Sharda Sinha's Last Rites To Be Performed With Full State Honours \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/sharda-sinhas-last-rites-to-be-performed-with-full-state-honours-6963711 \|website=NDTV \|date=7 November 2024 \|access-date=25 October 2025}}</ref>		Sharda Sinha battled multiple myeloma from 2017 and passed away on 5 November 2024 in [[New Delhi]] at the age of 72.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=भास्कर \|first1=ज्योति \|date=5 November 2024 \|title=Sharda Sinha: शारदा सिन्हा का 72 साल की आयु में निधन, दिल्ली के एम्स में ली अंतिम सांस \|url=https://www.amarujala.com/india-news/sharda-sinha-demise-aiims-delhi-padma-awardee-folk-singer-sharda-sinha-death-news-in-hindi-2024-11-05 \|website=Amar Ujala \|language=hi \|access-date=25 October 2025}}</ref> Her last rites were performed in Patna with full state honours.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Sharda Sinha's Last Rites To Be Performed With Full State Honours \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/sharda-sinhas-last-rites-to-be-performed-with-full-state-honours-6963711 \|website=NDTV \|date=7 November 2024 \|access-date=25 October 2025}}</ref>

	== Awards and Recognition ==		== Awards and Recognition ==

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	}}Sharda Sinha was an acclaimed [[Indian]] folk and classical singer from Bihar. Known as the “Bihar Kokila,” she was well-known for her devotional Chhath songs and sang mostly in Maithili and Bhojpuri. For her contributions to Indian music and culture, she was awarded India's highest civilian honors, including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and, posthumously, the Padma Vibhushan.		}}'''Sharda Sinha''' was an acclaimed [[Indian]] folk and classical singer from Bihar. Known as the “Bihar Kokila,” she was well-known for her devotional Chhath songs and sang mostly in Maithili and Bhojpuri. For her contributions to Indian music and culture, she was awarded India's highest civilian honors, including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and, posthumously, the Padma Vibhushan.

	== Early Life & Education ==		== Early Life & Education ==

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	== Early Life & Education ==		== Early Life & Education ==
	Sharda Sinha was born on 1 October 1952 in Hulas village, Supaul district, [[Bihar]], into a Bhumihar family.		Sharda Sinha was born on 1 October 1952 in Hulas village, Supaul district, [[Bihar]], into a Bhumihar family.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CGutSvX70U&t=124s \|title=Padmashri Sharda Sinha interviewed by Lalit Narayan Jha \|website=Mithila Mirror \|access-date=25 October 2025 \|archive-date=14 February 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214100323/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CGutSvX70U&t=124s \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Singh \|first=Bhupinder \|date=6 November 2024 \|title=Sharda Sinha passes away: How rich was the Bihar Kokila? A look into her net worth, career, family, and more \|url=https://www.indiatimes.com/worth/news/sharda-sinha-passes-away-how-rich-was-the-bihar-kokila-a-look-into-her-net-worth-career-family-and-more-645296.html \|website=Indiatimes \|access-date=25 October 2025}}</ref>
	Out of Sukhdev Thakur's nine children, she was the only daughter. At a young age, she started singing Maithili folk songs, and over time, she added Bhojpuri, Magahi, and Hindi to her repertoire. She became well-known early on thanks to occasions like Allahabad's Basant Mahotsava.		Out of Sukhdev Thakur's nine children, she was the only daughter. At a young age, she started singing Maithili folk songs, and over time, she added Bhojpuri, Magahi, and Hindi to her repertoire. She became well-known early on thanks to occasions like Allahabad's Basant Mahotsava.

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	== Awards and Recognition ==		== Awards and Recognition ==
	Sharda Sinha won many awards during her career, including the Padma Shri in 1991, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2000, the Padma Bhushan in 2018,<ref name="SNA_Award">{{cite web \|title=Folk singer Sharda Sinha, voice of Chhath, dies at 72 \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/folk-singer-sharda-sinha-voice-of-chhath-dies-at-72/article68834097.ece \|~~work~~=The Hindu \|date=5 November 2024 \|access-date=25 October 2025 \|archive-date=9 November 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109000256/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/folk-singer-sharda-sinha-voice-of-chhath-dies-at-72/article68834097.ece \|url-status=live }}</ref> and was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2025.		Sharda Sinha won many awards during her career, including the Padma Shri in 1991, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2000, the Padma Bhushan in 2018,<ref name="SNA_Award">{{cite web \|title=Folk singer Sharda Sinha, voice of Chhath, dies at 72 \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/folk-singer-sharda-sinha-voice-of-chhath-dies-at-72/article68834097.ece \|website=The Hindu \|date=5 November 2024 \|access-date=25 October 2025 \|archive-date=9 November 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109000256/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/folk-singer-sharda-sinha-voice-of-chhath-dies-at-72/article68834097.ece \|url-status=live }}</ref> and was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2025.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

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	}}Sharda Sinha ~~5 November 2024)~~ was an acclaimed Indian folk and classical singer from Bihar. Known as the “Bihar Kokila,” she was well-known for her devotional Chhath songs and sang mostly in Maithili and Bhojpuri. For her contributions to Indian music and culture, she was awarded India's highest civilian honors, including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and, posthumously, the Padma Vibhushan.		}}Sharda Sinha was an acclaimed [[Indian]] folk and classical singer from Bihar. Known as the “Bihar Kokila,” she was well-known for her devotional Chhath songs and sang mostly in Maithili and Bhojpuri. For her contributions to Indian music and culture, she was awarded India's highest civilian honors, including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and, posthumously, the Padma Vibhushan.

	== Early Life & Education ==		== Early Life & Education ==
	Sharda Sinha was born on 1 October 1952 in Hulas village, Supaul district, Bihar, into a Bhumihar family.		Sharda Sinha was born on 1 October 1952 in Hulas village, Supaul district, [[Bihar]], into a Bhumihar family.
	Out of Sukhdev Thakur's nine children, she was the only daughter. At a young age, she started singing Maithili folk songs, and over time, she added Bhojpuri, Magahi, and Hindi to her repertoire. She became well-known early on thanks to occasions like Allahabad's Basant Mahotsava.		Out of Sukhdev Thakur's nine children, she was the only daughter. At a young age, she started singing Maithili folk songs, and over time, she added Bhojpuri, Magahi, and Hindi to her repertoire. She became well-known early on thanks to occasions like Allahabad's Basant Mahotsava.

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	== Awards and Recognition ==		== Awards and Recognition ==
	Sharda Sinha won many awards during her career, including the Padma Shri in 1991, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2000, the Padma Bhushan in 2018, and was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2025.		Sharda Sinha won many awards during her career, including the Padma Shri in 1991, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2000, the Padma Bhushan in 2018,<ref name="SNA_Award">{{cite web \|title=Folk singer Sharda Sinha, voice of Chhath, dies at 72 \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/folk-singer-sharda-sinha-voice-of-chhath-dies-at-72/article68834097.ece \|work=The Hindu \|date=5 November 2024 \|access-date=25 October 2025 \|archive-date=9 November 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109000256/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/folk-singer-sharda-sinha-voice-of-chhath-dies-at-72/article68834097.ece \|url-status=live }}</ref> and was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2025.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

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	}}Sharda Sinha ~~(1 October 1952 –~~ 5 November 2024) was an acclaimed Indian folk and classical singer from Bihar. Known as the “Bihar Kokila,” she ~~primarily~~ sang in Maithili and Bhojpuri and was ~~famous for her devotional Chhath songs. She received India’s top~~ civilian ~~honours~~, including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and posthumously, the Padma Vibhushan~~, for her contribution to Indian music and culture~~.		}}Sharda Sinha 5 November 2024) was an acclaimed Indian folk and classical singer from Bihar. Known as the “Bihar Kokila,” she was well-known for her devotional Chhath songs and sang mostly in Maithili and Bhojpuri. For her contributions to Indian music and culture, she was awarded India's highest civilian honors, including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and, posthumously, the Padma Vibhushan.

	== Early Life & Education == Sharda Sinha was born in Hulas village, Supaul district, Bihar, into a Bhumihar family. ~~She~~ was the only daughter ~~among nine children of Sukhdev Thakur~~. ~~She began~~ singing Maithili folk songs ~~at an early age~~ and ~~gradually expanded her repertoire to~~ Bhojpuri, Magahi, and Hindi. She ~~gained~~ early ~~recognition at events~~ like ~~the~~ Basant Mahotsava ~~in Allahabad~~.		== Early Life & Education ==
			Sharda Sinha was born on 1 October 1952 in Hulas village, Supaul district, Bihar, into a Bhumihar family.
			Out of Sukhdev Thakur's nine children, she was the only daughter. At a young age, she started singing Maithili folk songs, and over time, she added Bhojpuri, Magahi, and Hindi to her repertoire. She became well-known early on thanks to occasions like Allahabad's Basant Mahotsava.

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	Sinha was renowned for her folk and devotional music. She performed extensively during Chhath Puja festivals and at cultural events in India and abroad. She also ~~sang for~~ Hindi and Bhojpuri ~~films~~, ~~including the songs “Kahe~~ Toh Se ~~Sajna”~~ (Maine Pyar Kiya) and ~~“Taar Bijli” (Gangs~~ of ~~Wasseypur Part 2). Over her career, she released~~ nine albums ~~featuring~~ 62 Chhath songs~~, helping preserve and popularize traditional Bihari music~~.		Sinha was renowned for her folk and devotional music. She performed extensively during Chhath Puja festivals and at cultural events in India and abroad. She also performed in Hindi and Bhojpuri movies, such as "Taar Bijli" (Gangs of Wasseypur Part 2) and "Kahe Toh Se Sajna" (Maine Pyar Kiya). She contributed to the preservation and popularization of traditional Bihari music by releasing nine albums with 62 Chhath songs over her career.

	== Notable Works ==		== Notable Works ==
	Sharda ~~Sinha’s notable works include~~ her ~~extensive collection~~ of Chhath songs ~~such as~~ Supawo Naa Mile Maai~~, Pahile Pahil Chhathi Maiya~~, Kelwa Ke Paat Par Ugalan Suraj Mal Jhake Jhuke, and ~~Hey~~ Chhathi Maiya. She ~~lent her voice to~~ devotional ~~and folk~~ albums that ~~remain integral~~ to ~~Bihar’s~~ cultural ~~festivals~~. ~~She also contributed to popularizing~~ Maithili ~~and Bhojpuri~~ folk music ~~nationally~~ and ~~internationally~~.		Among Sharda Sinha's most well-known compositions are her vast repertoire of Chhath songs, which includes Hey Chhathi Maiya, Supawo Naa Mile Maai, Kelwa Ke Paat Par Ugalan Suraj Mal Jhake Jhuke, and Pahile Pahil Chhathi Maiya. She provided vocals for folk and devotional albums that are still essential to Bihar's cultural celebrations. Additionally, she helped make Bhojpuri and Maithili folk music more well-known both domestically and abroad.

	== Filmography ==		== Filmography ==
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	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==
	Sharda Sinha married Brajkishore Sinha in 1970. They had two children, a son Anshuman and a daughter Vandana. Her husband passed away in September 2024. Sharda Sinha battled multiple myeloma from 2017 and passed away on 5 November 2024 in New Delhi at the age of 72. Her last rites were performed in Patna with full state honours.		Sharda Sinha married Brajkishore Sinha in 1970. They had two children, a son Anshuman and a daughter Vandana.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Sharda Sinha's son Anshuman Sinha mourns his mom's death, shares details about her last rites: This is a shocker for all \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/sharda-sinhas-son-anshuman-sinha-mourns-his-moms-death-shares-details-about-her-last-rites-this-is-a-shocker-for-all-101730855605903.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|date=6 November 2024 \|access-date=25 October 2025}}</ref> Her husband passed away in September 2024.<ref>{{cite web \|title=A tale of everlasting love: Sharda Sinha who could barely survive a month after her husband passed away \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/love-sex/a-tale-of-everlasting-love-sharda-sinha-who-could-barely-survive-a-month-after-her-husband-passed-away/articleshow/114990770.cms \|access-date=25 October 2025 \|website=The Times of India \|date=5 November 2024}}</ref>

			== Death ==
			Sharda Sinha battled multiple myeloma from 2017 and passed away on 5 November 2024 in New Delhi at the age of 72.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=भास्कर \|first1=ज्योति \|date=5 November 2024 \|title=Sharda Sinha: शारदा सिन्हा का 72 साल की आयु में निधन, दिल्ली के एम्स में ली अंतिम सांस \|url=https://www.amarujala.com/india-news/sharda-sinha-demise-aiims-delhi-padma-awardee-folk-singer-sharda-sinha-death-news-in-hindi-2024-11-05 \|website=Amar Ujala \|language=hi \|access-date=25 October 2025}}</ref> Her last rites were performed in Patna with full state honours.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Sharda Sinha's Last Rites To Be Performed With Full State Honours \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/sharda-sinhas-last-rites-to-be-performed-with-full-state-honours-6963711 \|website=NDTV \|date=7 November 2024 \|access-date=25 October 2025}}</ref>

	== Awards and Recognition ==		== Awards and Recognition ==

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}}Sharda Sinha (1 October 1952 – 5 November 2024) was an acclaimed Indian folk and classical singer from Bihar. Known as the “Bihar Kokila,” she primarily sang in Maithili and Bhojpuri and was famous for her devotional Chhath songs. She received India’s top civilian honours, including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and posthumously, the Padma Vibhushan, for her contribution to Indian music and culture.

== Early Life & Education == Sharda Sinha was born in Hulas village, Supaul district, Bihar, into a Bhumihar family. She was the only daughter among nine children of Sukhdev Thakur. She began singing Maithili folk songs at an early age and gradually expanded her repertoire to Bhojpuri, Magahi, and Hindi. She gained early recognition at events like the Basant Mahotsava in Allahabad.

== Career ==
Sinha was renowned for her folk and devotional music. She performed extensively during Chhath Puja festivals and at cultural events in India and abroad. She also sang for Hindi and Bhojpuri films, including the songs “Kahe Toh Se Sajna” (Maine Pyar Kiya) and “Taar Bijli” (Gangs of Wasseypur Part 2). Over her career, she released nine albums featuring 62 Chhath songs, helping preserve and popularize traditional Bihari music.

== Notable Works ==
Sharda Sinha’s notable works include her extensive collection of Chhath songs such as Supawo Naa Mile Maai, Pahile Pahil Chhathi Maiya, Kelwa Ke Paat Par Ugalan Suraj Mal Jhake Jhuke, and Hey Chhathi Maiya. She lent her voice to devotional and folk albums that remain integral to Bihar’s cultural festivals. She also contributed to popularizing Maithili and Bhojpuri folk music nationally and internationally.

== Filmography ==
* ''Bhojpuri'' - Dumari Ke ho Phoolba - Piritiya (1987) - Koyal Bin - Kekra Se Kahan Mile Jala (1999)
* ''Hindi'' - Kahe Toh Se Sajna – Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) - Babul – Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) - Taar Bijli – Gangs of Wasseypur 2 (2012) - Kaun Si Nagariya – Chaarfutiya Chhokare (2014)

== Personal Life ==
Sharda Sinha married Brajkishore Sinha in 1970. They had two children, a son Anshuman and a daughter Vandana. Her husband passed away in September 2024. Sharda Sinha battled multiple myeloma from 2017 and passed away on 5 November 2024 in New Delhi at the age of 72. Her last rites were performed in Patna with full state honours.

== Awards and Recognition ==
Sharda Sinha won many awards during her career, including the Padma Shri in 1991, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2000, the Padma Bhushan in 2018, and was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2025.

== External Links ==
* [https://www.instagram.com/shardasinha_official/?hl=en Instagram]
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6232087/ IMDB]
* [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0us5gjkn3JwkrYuvCK6gJ2 Spotify]

== See also ==
* [[ ]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Recipients of the Padma Shri Award]]
[[Category:Recipients of the Padma Bhushan Award]]
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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[ ]]		* [[Akshay Kumar]]
			* [[Pawan Singh]]
			* [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]]
			* [[MS Dhoni]]

	== References ==		== References ==