Started with Chhathi Maiya and ended with Chhath, such was the journey of Bihar's daughter

Sharda Sinha Death: "Sharda Sinha… on hearing this name, the sweet sounds of Chhath songs start resonating in the mind. The feeling of Chhath festival seems incomplete without Sharda Sinha's songs. Ae Karelu Chhath Bartiya Se Jhaanke Jhuke Ho or Kelva Ke Pat Par Ugelan Suruj Mal Jhaanke Jhuke—these songs gave a new identity to the festival of Chhath. Sharda Sinha's voice gave a voice, a melody to Chhath, which made this festival even more special."

Honored with Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan

Swar Kokila, honored with Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, Sharda Sinha is no longer among us. She breathed her last on Tuesday night at AIIMS Hospital in Delhi. It was during Chhath Puja that Chhathi Maiya called her to her. Sharda Sinha gave a new status to Maithili and Bhojpuri music not only in Bihar, but in the entire country. Her voice gave a new direction to folk music, and the Chhath songs sung by her became immortal.

Her songs, such as "Ae Karelu Chhath Baratiya" and "Kelva Ke Pat Par Ugelan Suruj Mal", still resonate at every Chhath Ghat. The unique sound of these songs linked the Chhath festival with a deep faith and devotion. The departure of Sharda Sinha is an irreparable loss for the music world.

Sang the first song 50 years ago

Sharda Sinha started her career in 1974 when she sang the first Bhojpuri song. But her real identity came from the Chhath song "Ug Ho Suruj Dev" sung in 1978. This song not only made a record but also strengthened the tradition of Chhath Puja. This song of Sharda is still sung at Chhath Ghats. The relationship between Sharda Sinha and Chhath festival had become an unbreakable link.

After this, she also entered Bollywood in 1989. The song "Kahe Tose Sajna" sung in the film Maine Pyar Kiya gave her a new identity. After this, she also spread the magic of her voice in songs like "Taar Bijli Se Patle Hamare Piya" in Gangs of Wasseypur.

Relation with Supaul, Bihar

Sharda Sinha was born on 1 October 1952 in Hulas, a small village in Supaul district of Bihar. Her father Sukhdev Thakur was the principal of High School. Sharda completed her early education from Hulas village itself. After this, she struggled for many years in Delhi and Patna to make a career in music. Her life was full of struggles, but her tireless efforts gave her a distinctive place in the world of music.

The faith and emotions contained in Chhath songs were molded by Sharda Sinha in her voice and she propagated the glory of Chhath all over the world.

Irreparable loss to the music world

Veteran leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah expressed deep condolences on the demise of Sharda Sinha. PM Modi said that Maithili and Bhojpuri folk songs sung by Sharda Sinha made a place in the hearts of people for decades. Her departure is an irreparable loss for the music world.

At the age of 72, Sharda Sinha lent her voice not only to Bhojpuri and Maithili songs, but also to Hindi films. Her contribution to the Indian music world will always be remembered. Without her, the festival of Chhath will seem incomplete, and whenever we hum Chhath songs, the memory of Sharda Sinha will be refreshed.