SaralnamaSharda Sinha's songs are being played everywhere during the ongoing Chhath festival. The folk singer, who passed away, was from Sihma village in Begusarai. She sang over 75 songs, including popular Chhath and wedding songs. Her in-laws' village takes pride in her achievements. Women there sing her songs while preparing festival offerings. Sinha's music is heard not just in Bihar, but wherever Biharis live worldwide. She received Padma Shri in 1991, Padma Bhushan in 2018, and Padma Vibhushan posthumously in 2025. PM Modi recently paid tribute to her, saying she immortalized the festival through her songs. (Updated 27 Oct 2025, 05:38 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Sharda Sinha's songs are being played everywhere during the ongoing Chhath festival
- The folk singer, who passed away on 5 Nov 2024, was from Sihma village in Begusarai
- She sang over 75 songs, including popular Chhath and wedding songs