Sharda Sinha: The Nightingale of Bihar Passes Away at 72
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| Why in the news? | Legendary folk singer, Sharda Sinha, known as the "Bihar Kokila" (Nightingale of Bihar), has passed away at age 72 due to complications from cancer. |
| Date of Passing | 25th November 2023 |
| Awards and Honors | - Padma Shri in 1991 <br> - Padma Bhushan in 2018 <br> - Other honors: Rashtriya Devi Ahiliya Samman, Bihar Kala Puraskar, Bihar Ratna, Bhojpuri Ratna, Mithila Vibhuti Samman |
| Famous Songs | - "Kelwa Ke Paat Par" <br> - "Sakal Jagatarini Hey Chhathi Mata" <br> - Songs during Chhath Puja, a festival celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh |
| Languages She Sang In | Bhojpuri, Maithili, Magahi, Hindi |
| Career Highlights | - Started her musical journey in 1980 with All India Radio and Doordarshan <br> - Represented Bihar at Bihar Utsav in New Delhi in 2010 <br> - Sang in Bollywood films like "Maine Pyar Kiya" and "Gangs of Wasseypur Part 2" |
| Cultural Impact | - Her voice became a symbol of Bihar's traditional music <br> - Used her music to share Bihar's rich culture with a national audience |