Popular folk singer Sharda Sinha, known as 'Bihar Kokila' for her melodious rendition of Chhath and folk songs such as "Kartik Maas Ijoriya", "Suraj Bhaile Bihaan" and Bollywood hits "Taar Bijli" and "Babul",

Renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha died on Tuesday evening after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was 72. The Padma Bhushan awardee was admitted to AIIMS Hospital in Delhi for treatment at the oncology department on October 25.

Legendary Bihari singer Sharda Sinha, fondly remembered as 'Bihar Kokila,' passed away at 72. She was hospitalized and on ventilator support following

Padma Bhushan awardee and renowned folk singer from Bihar, Sharda Sinha, passed away on Tuesday at AIIMS, Delhi. Her condition had worsened on Monday evening, and she was placed on a ventilator. She succumbed to her illness on Tuesday.

A couple of days ago, popular folk singer and Padma Shri awardee Sharda Sinha was hospitalized. The 72-year-old was on a ventilator and was receiving treatment at AIIMS Hospital in Delhi. But sadly, she breathed her last today (November 5).

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,

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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.