Sharda Sinha, the beloved folk singer known for her iconic Chhath songs, has passed away at the age of 72. Her death has led to an outpouring of tributes from politicians and fans alike, marking a significant loss for Indian folk music.

S: Sharda Sinha’s battle for life comes just weeks after she lost her husband — whom she described as the wind beneath her wings — to brain haemorrhage.

Sharda Sinha, the acclaimed Bihar folk singer and Padma Bhushan recipient, is hospitalised in New Delhi on ventilator support.

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.

Sharda Sinha, singer and Padma Bhushan recipient has passed away at 72. She was on ventilator support at Delhi AIIMS following a health complication due to multiple myeloma, a for

The news has been confirmed by her son Anshuman who went live on his YouTube channel and has requested everybody to pray for her. Sinha has been admitted to AIIMS Delhi for many days.

Sharda Sinha, known as Bihar Kokila, is currently in a critical condition and on ventilator, her son confirmed in a YouTube video. He requested everyone to pray for her and sought blessings of 'Chhathi Maiya' for her speedy recovery.

Sharda Sinha's son gives update on her health and said that his mother's condition has been deteriorating and she is on ventilator. He urged fans to pray for her and not spread fake news regarding her health.