'Bihar Kokila' Sharda Sinha Cremated With Full State Honours In Patna — IN PICS

Former union minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey pays tribute to the mortal remains of folk singer late Sharda Sinha during her last rites, in Patna. (Photo: PTI)

Mortal remains of folk singer late Sharda Sinha being carried for her last rites. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had announced cremation with full state honours for Sinha, a recipient of Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan. (Photo: PTI)

The last rites of folk singer late Sharda Sinha performed with state honours, at Gulbi ghat in Patna. (Photo: PTI)

The State honours given to folk singer late Sharda Sinha during the last rites at Gulbi ghat. (Photo: PTI)

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pays last respects to the mortal remains of folk singer Sharda Sinha, in Patna on Wednesday. Kumar had directed the Patna district magistrate to make necessary arrangements for Sinha's cremation. (Photo: PTI)

Family members mourn during the last rites of folk singer Sharda Sinha. (Photo: PTI)