Sharda Sinha Death: Singer¡¯s last rites to be held with state honours in Patna, PM Modi & others express grief

Folk singer Sharda Sinha passed away at the age of 72 during her battle with health complications on November 5, 2024. Popularly known as Bihar Kokila, the veteran musician was battling multiple myeloma for several years and breathed her last in Delhi AIIMS around 9.40 PM. Sadly, this news came around the time when her home state Bihar began the holy festival of Chhath 2024.

Sharda Sinha's last rites details

The singer¡¯s son Anshuman Sinha spoke to ANI and said, ¡°We have decided that the last rites of my mother will take place at the same place where my father's were held.¡± For those who don¡¯t know Anshuman¡¯s father and Sharda Sinha¡¯s husband Braj Kishore Sinha passed away recently on September 22 due to a brain haemorrhage and the singer has reportedly been unwell ever since then.

Sharda Sinha¡¯s mortal remains would reach Patna around 9:40 am on November 6. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari who was among the first few to reach the hospital last night spoke to the media and confirmed, ¡°Her demise is an irreparable loss. I spoke with the Bihar government, and her last rites will be held with full honours. She had planned to visit my home, but now, that promise will remain unfulfilled.¡±

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PM Modi and others condoles the death of Sharda Sinha

Several dignitaries and admirers of Sharda Sinha took to their social media and expressed their grief on losing such a legendary musical gem. PM Modi wrote in Hindi (loosely translated), ¡°I am deeply saddened by the demise of renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha ji. Her Maithili and Bhojpuri folk songs have been very popular for the last several decades. The echo of her melodious songs associated with the great festival of faith, Chhath, will always remain. Her demise is an irreparable loss for the music world. My condolences are with her family and fans in this hour of grief. Om Shanti!¡±

In his note, MP and actor Ravi Kishan read, ¡°The goddess of voice, the identity of our culture, without whose voice Chhath festival and marriage are incomplete, today Chhath Maiya called Maa Sharda Sinha ji. May Chhathi Maiya grant her heaven.¡±

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Delhi¡¯s CM Atishi took to her X handle and wrote, ¡°The news of the demise of famous folk singer Sharda Sinha ji is very sad. She preserved our cultural heritage with her music. May God give him a place in his feet.¡± On a long note, Bihar¡¯s CM Nitish Kumar¡¯s office expressed, ¡°.... Her demise has caused an irreparable loss in the field of music. The Chief Minister has prayed to God for eternal peace of the soul of late Sharda Sinha and to provide strength to her family, fans and followers to bear the pain in this hour of grief.¡±

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