Folk singer Sharda Sinha: Bihar Kokila Sharda Sinha has passed away. The folk singer was battling cancer. She breathed her last at the age of 72. Sharda Sinha was ill for a long time after which she was admitted to Delhi AIIMS. The legendary singer was on ventilator and died at 9:20 pm tonight after suffering refractory shock due to septicemia.
Sharda Sinha’s son Anshuman Sinha posted on his mother’s ex account and informed about her demise. Sharing a picture of Sharda Sinha, he wrote – ‘ All of you will always pray and love for mother. Chhathi Maiya has called mother to her. Mother is no longer physically present amongst us.’
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She was admitted to AIIMS since October 26
Sharda Sinha was shifted to a private ward on November 3 itself. Her oxygen level was decreasing, due to which she was again shifted to the ICU on November 4. She was admitted to Delhi AIIMS for the last 11 days.
When his health deteriorated, he was admitted to the oncology ward. He was having trouble eating and drinking for a long time, for which he was undergoing treatment. On the morning of October 26, his health deteriorated a lot.
New song released before Chhath
Folk singer Sharda Sinha’s new song video has been released before Chhath Puja. The video has been released from her official YouTube channel. The lyrics of the song are… ‘Dukhvaa Mitaaiin Chhathi Maiya…. Raue Aasra Hamaar… Sabke Purveli Mansa… Hamro Sunali Pukar.’ Its audio was released 5 days ago.
On Tuesday, BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain and Union Minister Giriraj Singh reached AIIMS to know the condition of folk singer Sharda Sinha.
Sharda Sinha was also awarded Padma Shri in 1991 and Padma Bhushan in 2018 for her contribution to music. ‘Vivaah Geet’ and ‘Chhath Geet’ are among her popular songs.
Sharda Sinha’s heart was broken after her husband’s death
Malini Awasthi got emotional on the death of veteran folk singer Sharda Sinha . She said- ‘Sharda ji’s heart was broken ever since her husband died.’
Expressing deep grief over the demise, Union Defence Minister Rajnath said, ‘I am deeply saddened by the demise of Sharda Sinha ji. She was a multi-talented folk singer who made Bhojpuri language popular among the masses. People will remember her songs for a long time. With her demise, the world of folk music has lost an influential voice. In this hour of grief, I express my condolences to her bereaved family and fans. Om Shanti!’
PM Modi had called Anshuman Sinha to inquire about his health
On the evening of 4 November, Sharda Sinha’s oxygen level had dropped significantly, after which she was put on ventilator. On Tuesday itself, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken to Sharda Sinha’s son Anshuman Sinha over the phone to inquire about her health.
Sharda Sinha was born in Supaul district of Bihar
on 1 October 1952 in Hulas of Supaul district of Bihar. She has done Bachelor of Education and MA in Music. Her father Sukhdev Thakur used to be a senior officer in the education department. Sharda Sinha’s husband’s name was Brajkishore Sinha. He died recently of brain hemorrhage. They have two children. Son’s name is Anshuman Sinha and daughter’s name is Vandana.
From PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah to Nitish Kumar, everyone has expressed grief over the demise of Sharda Sinha
Expressing condolences, PM Modi said that Maithili and Bhojpuri folk songs sung by famous folk singer Sharda Sinha have been very popular for the last several decades. The echo of her songs related to the great festival Chhath will always remain.
Home Minister Amit Shah wrote on X, Sharda Sinha ji, famous as Bihar Kokila, made Maithili and Bhojpuri folk songs popular among the people. Along with this, she kept mesmerizing the film world as a playback singer. On this Chhath Mahaparva, her voice will definitely make the devotees even more emotional.
CM Nitish Kumar said that the melodious songs sung by Bihar Kokila Sharda Sinha in her melodious voice on the occasion of Chhath festival reverberate in all parts of the country including Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Her demise has caused an irreparable loss to the field of music.
Rajnath Singh wrote on X, Sharda Sinha ji was a multi-talented folk singer who made Bhojpuri language popular among the masses. People will remember her songs for a long time.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath wrote on X, Renowned folk singer, Padma Bhushan Dr. Sharda Sinha ji served many folk languages and folk culture including Maithili, Bhojpuri through her excellent traditional singing and brought her respect on the national stage.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan said that when the whole country is immersed in the songs of Sharda Sinha ji, her departure like this is extremely painful. Chhath Mahaparva is incomplete without her songs.
Expressing grief over the demise of Sharda Sinha, Union Minister Giriraj Singh wrote, ‘Sharda Sinha ji, a heart-touching singer of our culture, who adorned the Chhath Mahaparva with her melodious voice, is no longer among us. Her contribution to our folk culture is invaluable, her voice will remain alive in every faith and every festival. May God give peace to her soul and give strength to her family in this difficult time. Sharda ji, your memories and songs will always remain in our hearts. Tribute.’
Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary expressed grief over the demise and wrote, ‘The voice of Sharda Sinha ji, who decorated the Chhath Mahaparva with melodious songs and gave Bihar a new identity in the field of art, has now gone silent. She breathed her last at AIIMS, Delhi. She was admitted to the hospital after falling seriously ill. May Chhathi Maiya give shelter to Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Swar Kokila in her feet, this is my prayer. In this hour of grief, may Chhathi Maiya give strength to her family to bear the grief. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti!’
Famous singer Sharda Sinha was suffering from multiple myeloma, know the symptoms of this disease
Sharda Sinha was suffering from multiple myeloma, she had this disease since 2017. It is a type of blood cancer that affects the plasma cells of the body. Plasma cells are a type of white blood cells that produce antibodies to protect the body from infection.
In multiple myeloma, these cells start growing abnormally and affect these cells, thereby affecting the bones, kidneys and immune system.
Symptoms of Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma usually causes pain in the bones, especially in the spine and chest. Apart from this, in the initial stage, there is a feeling of tiredness and weakness, getting infected repeatedly due to a weak immune system, kidney problems, bleeding due to a lack of platelets, etc. can be symptoms.
Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, stem cell transplant, immunotherapy and some supportive therapies are used in multiple myeloma, which can control its effects.
Prevention of Multiple Myeloma
There is no exact prevention for multiple myeloma, but if some changes are made in the lifestyle, this disease can be reduced to a great extent. A healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals should be consumed. Smoking and alcohol, which weaken our immune system, should be avoided. Obesity should be controlled, regular exercise should be done, stress should be avoided and regular health checkup and monitoring are necessary.
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