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Reliving the Legacy of Sharda Sinha – The Voice of Bihar’s Soul | Language: Hindi

In this special episode of The Good Vibes Show, we celebrate the extraordinary journey of Sharda Sinha (शारदा सिन्हा)— the beloved Bihar Kokila whose voice became the soul of festivals, weddings, and cultural traditions across India.

From Chhath Puja songs to Maithili and Bhojpuri folk music, Sharda ji’s melodies carried the essence of Bihar’s culture to every corner of the world.

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Who Was Sharda Sinha?

  • Known as बिहार कोकिला (Bihar Kokila)

  • Born in Supaul district, Bihar

  • Folk singer in Maithili, Bhojpuri, and Hindi

  • Awarded Padma Bhushan (1991) and Padma Vibhushan (2024, posthumous)

  • Voice behind timeless Chhath Puja songs and Bollywood classics like “Kahe Toh Se Sajna” (Maine Pyar Kiya, 1989).

Her music was not just entertainment — it was heritage, discipline, and devotion to culture.

 

Highlights from the Podcast

In this heartfelt conversation with her children Vandana Bhardwaj and Anshuman Sinha, we uncover:

  • Sharda ji as a mother and homemaker — balancing stardom with family.

  • Her discipline and perfectionism in music rehearsals.

  • The deep bond between Chhath Puja and her voice — why the festival feels incomplete without her songs.

  • Reflections on her Padma Vibhushan honour and what it means for Bihar’s cultural identity.

  • Stories behind legendary songs — from Bhojpuri albums to Bollywood blockbusters.

  • How her children are carrying forward her legacy through the Swar Sharda Foundation.

 

Why Sharda Sinha’s Music Matters

  • Cultural Preservation – Revived wedding songs, festivals, and folk traditions.

  • Representation of Bihar – Took Maithili & Bhojpuri music to national and global platforms.

  • Timeless Emotion – Her songs embody joy, devotion, and nostalgia.

Even today, whether in Patna ghats during Chhath Puja or Indian diaspora gatherings in the US, her voice continues to unite communities.

 

The Swar Sharda Foundation

To preserve her musical heritage, her family runs the Swar Sharda Foundation, dedicated to:

  • Promoting folk music education for youth.

  • Supporting emerging artists in Maithili, Bhojpuri, and Hindi music.

  • Keeping her vision of disciplined yet joyful music alive.

 

FAQs about Sharda Sinha

Q1: What happened to Sharda Sinha?
Sharda Sinha, lovingly known as Bihar Kokila, battled multiple myeloma from 2017. She passed away on 5 November 2024 at AIIMS Delhi at the age of 72.

Q2: Which gharana is Sharda Sinha from?
She trained in classical music under the Panchgachiya Gharana through her guru Pandit Raghu Jha. She also learnt from Pandit Sitaram Hari Dandekar and thumri exponent Panna Devi, which shaped her versatile singing style.

Q3: Which famous singer died recently in India (2024)?
Sharda Sinha, the voice of Bihar’s folk culture and Padma Vibhushan awardee, passed away on 5 November 2024.

Q4: शारदा सिन्हा को क्या हो गया है?
शारदा सिन्हा जी 2017 से मल्टिपल मायेलोमा नामक बीमारी से पीड़ित थीं। 5 नवंबर 2024 को दिल्ली के एम्स अस्पताल में उनका निधन हो गया।

Q5: शारदा सिन्हा किस घराने की हैं?
शारदा सिन्हा पंचगछिया घराने से जुड़ी हुई थीं और उन्होंने पंडित रघु झा से शिक्षा प्राप्त की।

Q6: बिहार कोकिला के नाम से कौन प्रसिद्ध हैं?
शारदा सिन्हा को उनकी मधुर आवाज़ और भोजपुरी व मैथिली संगीत में योगदान के लिए बिहार कोकिला कहा जाता है।

Q7: What were Sharda Sinha’s last words?
After her husband Dr. Braj Kishore Sinha’s passing in September 2024, her last words for him were reportedly: “Main jald hi aaungi (I will join you soon).”

Q8: Who was Sharda Sinha’s husband?
Her husband, Dr. Braj Kishore Sinha, was a professor at the Science College, Samastipur. He passed away in September 2024 due to a brain haemorrhage.

 

Closing Thought

As her daughter beautifully says in the episode:

“जब भी शुरुआत करें तो मां शारदा को एक बार याद करें। क्योंकि उनको याद करके जब आप संगीत सुनेंगे तो संगीत भी मुस्कुराएगा।”

🙏 Listen, relive, and share the legacy of Sharda Sinha — a true cultural icon of India.


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