Who was Sharda Sinha aka Bihar Kokila, famous for Chhath and Maine Pyar Kiya songs?

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Sinha was a Padma Bhushan recipient synonymous with folk songs in Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Maghahi languages.

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Sharda Sinha

Indian singer
Renowned folk singer and Padma Bhushan awardee, Sharda Sinha, passed away at the age of 72 due to complications from cancer.
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Veteran Indian folk singer Sharda Sinha, renowned for her contributions to Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Hindi music, passed away at 72. Prime Minister Modi and Bihar..
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The singer was battling multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, since 2017.
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Chhath

Labour festival native of Nepalis and East Indians
Three cousins tragically drowned in the Ganga river during Chhath Puja celebrations in Bhagalpur, Bihar. The incident occurred as the children were bathing at..
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Delhi government declares November 7 as a public holiday for Chhath Puja. Know details inside.
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Padma Bhushan

Third-highest civilian award in India

Bhojpuri language

Indo-Aryan language native to India and Nepal

Maithili language

Indo-Aryan language spoken in India and Nepal

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Sinha was a Padma Bhushan recipient synonymous with folk songs in Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Maghahi languages.
9 hours ago • DNA

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