Popular Folk Singer Sharda Sinha In Critical Condition At Delhi Hospital Amid Battling Cancer

Sharda Sinha Health Update: Famous folk singer Sharda Sinha’s condition is critical. According to sources, she was shifted to a ventilator on (November 4). She is battling cancer.

Popular folk singer Sharda Sinha is in critical condition.

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Sharda Sinha Health Update: Famous folk singer Sharda Sinha’s condition is critical. According to sources, she was shifted to a ventilator on (November 4). Sharda Sinha is battling cancer and was admitted to Delhi AIIMS on October 26.

Sharda Sinha in ICU

Due to an increase in infection, folk singer Sharda Sinha has been kept in the ICU. Sources have indicated that her treatment is ongoing, and doctors are closely monitoring her health. Sharda Sinha has been battling multiple myeloma since 2018, and she has been hospitalised for nearly two weeks.

Known for Her Songs in Bollywood Too

Sharda Sinha has sung folk songs in multiple languages, including Maithili and Bhojpuri. She has also lent her voice to Bollywood films, singing for movies like 'Maine Pyar Kiya' and 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun'. Recently, on October 30, her son Anshuman Sinha released the audio of her new song, delighting her fans, especially those who celebrate Chhath. Today, he has also released a new video for the Chhath Puja song.

 

Chhath Songs Widely Celebrated

Sharda Sinha’s folk songs are extremely popular during Chhath Puja, especially in Bihar, where they are widely played. With Chhath Puja approaching, her fans are saddened by news of her deteriorating health.

Additionally, a few days ago, Sharda Sinha’s husband, Dr. Brij Bhushan Sinha, passed away at the age of 80. He suffered a brain hemorrhage after a fall at home that led to a head injury.

About Sharda Sinha

Sharda Sinha is a renowned Indian folk singer, celebrated for her soulful renditions of Maithili, Bhojpuri, and Magahi folk songs. Known as the "Bihar Kokila" (Nightingale of Bihar), she has brought traditional folk music to a wider audience, especially with her popular Chhath Puja songs that resonate deeply with people from Bihar and the surrounding regions. Her powerful voice and dedication to folk culture earned her the Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian honours.