Tributes were paid to the legendary folk singer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr. Sharda Sinha on the occasion of her death anniversary. Remembering her vast cultural legacy, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath acknowledged her lifelong dedication to traditional Indian folk music and celebrated the timeless devotion embedded in her iconic songs.
What Yogi Adityanath Said
In a message shared on social media, Yogi Adityanath offered his humble tributes to the revered Padma Vibhushan awardee. He remarked that her melodious voice gave a soulful expression to the faith of millions during the Chhath festival. Furthermore, he emphasized that her contribution toward popularizing and establishing a distinct identity for Bhojpuri, Maithili, Angika, and Magahi folk musical traditions remains truly incomparable.
About Sharda Sinha
Dr. Sharda Sinha was a celebrated exponent of Indian folk and Hindustani classical music traditions. Over a rich artistic journey, she primarily performed folk songs in the Maithili, Bhojpuri, and Magahi languages, earning widespread reverence as Bihar Kokila and Bhojpuri Kokila. Her soulful renditions, especially the devotional hymns associated with the revered Chhath celebration, remain deeply woven into the cultural fabric of millions of devotees across the globe.
