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Sharda Sinha, additionally known as ‘Begum Akhtar of Mithila’, was the melody behind Chhath Puja and plenty of a celebration within the area – and out of doors it too. Her songs echoed with the sounds of generations of folks singers who got here earlier than her, her voice earthy and imbued with the reminiscence of house. The singer died on Tuesday evening following an extended battle with a number of myeloma. It was simply 4 days after her 72nd birthday on November 1. Wednesday is the primary day of Chhath celebrations, a pageant she was at all times related to. (Additionally Learn | Sharda Sinha’s son Anshuman Sinha mourns his mother’s dying, shares particulars about her final rites)
About Sharda’s musical journey
Sharda at all times launched a track in the course of the pageant and did so this yr too not withstanding her in poor health well being. A educated classical singer who effortlessly melded the folks in her many songs, Sinha was hailed because the voice of her folks and infrequently known as ‘Bihar Kokila’. The Padma Bhushan recipient, whose profession spanned greater than 5 a long time, lent her voice to songs in Maithili, Bhojpuri and Magahi languages.
Let’s check out a few of her fashionable songs:
1) Chhathi Maiya Aayi Na Duaariya
Sharda sang the track in Bhojpuri and it launched in 2003. It was a part of the Sakal Jagtarini Hey Chhati Maiya album. She was additionally the composer of the track. The lyrics was written by Vinay Bihari. The track turned extensively fashionable since its launch and has at all times been performed in the course of the pageant of Chhath Puja.
2) Kartik Maas Ijoriya
The track sung by Sharda is from the album Aragh which launched in 2005. It has been composed by Shailesh Thakkar and lyrics have been penned by Jyotindra Mishra.
3) Ho Deenanth
The track is from the album Chhathi Maiya launched in 1986. Aside from singing the track, Sharda was additionally its music director in addition to lyricist.
4) Babul
The track sung by Sharda is from the 1994 movie Hum Aapke Hain Koun, directed by Sooraj Barjatya. The movie stars Madhuri Dixit, Salman Khan, Mohnish Bahl, Renuka Shahane, Alok Nath, Reema Lagoo and Anupam Kher. Within the movie, it was picturised on Mohnish and Renuka when their characters acquired married. The track was sung by Sharda with music by Raamlaxman and lyrics by Ravinder Rawal.
5) Kahe Toh Se Sajna
Sharda lent her voice to the track from the 1989 movie Maine Pyar Kiya. It has been featured on Salman Khan and Bhagyashree. Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, the movie additionally starred Alok Nath, Mohnish Bahl, and Reema Lagoo. Within the track, Salman and Bhagyashree’s characters are seen working at an under-construction constructing and spending time with one another. The music was composed by Raamlaxman and the lyrics by Asad Bhopali.
About Sharda’s well being, household
Sharda, who had been affected by a number of myeloma since 2017, had been on oxygen assist within the intensive care unit of the Institute Rotary Most cancers Hospital (IRCH), the most cancers institute of AIIMS, since October 27. She is survived by her children–Vandana and Anshuman. Simply weeks in the past, they misplaced their father, Braj Kishore Sinha, to a mind haemorrhage after a fall. It was a tough blow for the already ailing Sinha.
Through the years, she acquired varied honours apart from the Padma awards. These embrace the Rashtriya Devi Ahiliya Samman, Bihar Kala Puraskar, Bihar Ratna, Bhojpuri Ratna, and Mithila Vibhuti Samman.
