Sharda Sinha
Sharda Sinha | |
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Sinha in 2018 | |
| Born | 1 October 1952 |
| Died | 5 November 2024 (aged 72) New Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Bihar Swar Kokila |
| Alma mater | Magadh Mahila College, Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Lalit Narayan Mithila University |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, folk singer, classical singer |
| Years active | 1980–2024 |
| Spouse |
Brajkishore Sinha
(m. 1970; died 2024) |
| Children | 2 |
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Sharda Sinha (1 October 1952 – 5 November 2024) was an Indian folk and classical singer. Hailing from Bihar, she predominantly sang in Maithili and Bhojpuri language and is called Bihar Kokila, the cuckoo of Bihar. Sinha has sung many folk songs including "Vivah Geet", "Chhath Geet". In 1991, she received the Padma Shri award for her contribution to music. In 2000, she received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for her contribution to the field of music. She was awarded Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award, on the eve of Republic Day in 2018. Sinha was posthumously awarded Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award, on the eve of Republic Day in 2025.