Legendary folk singer Sharda Sinha , known for her Chhath songs, died at the age of 72. The Padma Bhushan awardee was battling multiple myeloma since 2018. Renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha , aged 72, passed away on Tuesday evening around 9:20 PM due to refractory shock caused by septicaemia. Sharda Sinha , the renowned folk singer from Bihar, is in critical condition and on ventilator support at AIIMS. The Padma Bhushan awardee is famous for her iconic Chhath songs and has also lent her voice to several popular Bollywood tracks. Indian folk singer Sharda Sinha passed away at the age of 72. She was known for her devotional Chhath songs. Political leaders and public figures mourned her death. They called her 'Bihar Kokila' and praised her contribution to folk music. Sinha's songs were popular in Bihar and Jharkhand.
