After the passing of renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha, her son Anshuman Sinha urges the government to posthumously award her the Padma Vibhushan for her impactful contributions to Indian music. Known as 'Bihar Kokila',

Renowned for her Chhath songs, Padma Bhushan awardee Sharda Sinha passed away on Tuesday at AIIMS, Delhi. Her condition had deteriorated on Monday evening, and she was placed on a ventilator.

Sharda Sinha is one of the best-known Bihari folk singers. A Padma Bhushan awardee, Sharda is currently battling blood cancer and is admitted to the AIIMS hospital in New Delhi. She is popularly known as Bihar Kokila,

Padma Bhushan awardee Sharda Sinha, known as Bihar Kokila, whose Chhath Puja songs are played as a ritual, was battling multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.

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She has been celebrated with several honors, including the Padma Bhushan in 2018, recognizing her immense contributions to Indian folk music

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Bihar's folk icon Sharda Sinha died on November 5. Known for her Chhath songs, the Padma Bhushan recipient was admitted to AIIMS Hospital in New Delhi on October 27. Her son, Anshuman Sinha, who had been sharing updates on her health on social media,

Folk music legend Sharda Sinha is critically ill and on ventilator support at AIIMS, with fans and well-wishers praying for her recovery.