Patna (Bihar) [India], November 7 (ANI): Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party National President, JP Nadda, on Thursday visited the residence of renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha, who passed away at 72.
Nadda was seen interacting with Sharda Sinha’s son, Anshuman Sinha.
Her last rites were performed with full state honors in Patna on Thursday.
Sharda Sinha, known as the ‘Bihar Kokila,’ passed away on Tuesday at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, due to refractory shock as a result of ‘septicemia’.
Septicaemia is the medical name for blood poisoning. Sharda Sinha was battling with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, which was diagnosed in 2018. Her condition deteriorated on Monday, after which she was placed on a ventilator.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Sinha’s death an “irreparable loss” for the music world.
He praised her immense contributions to Bhojpuri and Maithili folk music genres, particularly for her deeply moving Chhath songs, which are a staple of the annual Chhath Puja celebrations.
“The echo of her melodious songs will last forever,” said the Prime Minister in a statement of condolence.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar also expressed his condolences, calling her an irreplaceable figure in the state’s cultural history. Tributes also poured in from other political leaders, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and other regional leaders.
The 72-year-old Sinha, a music scene veteran since the 1970s, has contributed immensely to Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Hindi folk music and is celebrated for her soulful renditions of folk music.
Known for her contributions to the traditional folk music of Bihar and her iconic Chhath songs, Sharda Sinha is considered a cultural ambassador of the region.
In 2018, she was honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, for her contribution to the arts. She has also won a National Film Award, cementing her legacy as one of the leading voices in regional cinema. (ANI)
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