Sharda Sinha

Folk, Classical Singer, Retired Teacher

Indian Hulas, Raghopur, Supaul District, Mithila, Bihar, India

Quick Info

ProfessionFolk, Classical Singer, Retired Teacher
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/10/1952
Age72 years (died on 05, Nov, 2024)
BirthplaceHulas, Raghopur, Supaul District, Mithila, Bihar, India
Date of Death05/11/2024

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Achievements
  • Earned the title 'Bihar Nightingale'
  • Noted for significant contributions to music in Bihar

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 1" (155 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

GraduationGraduation from Magadh Mahila College
B.Ed.B.Ed. from College of Education, Samastipur
Masters in MusicMasters in Music from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad
Ph.D.Ph.D. in Music
Nritya VisharadNritya Visharad in Manipuri dance

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteKayastha
Hobbies
  • Writing Songs
  • Dancing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidow
Marriage Date08/05/1970

Family

FatherSukhdev Thakur (Joint Director of Education of Bihar)
Siblings7 brothers including Chidanand Sharma (elder brother, deceased)
SpouseDr. Braj Kishore Sinha (deceased)
Children

Career

Debut
  • Maithili Album: Dwar Ke Chekai Nega (1971)
  • Hindi Film: 'Kahe Toh Se Sajna' song from Maine Pyar Kiya (1989)
  • Hindi Web Series: 'Nirmohiya' song from Maharani 2 (2021)
Awards
  • 1991: Padma Shri Award for contribution to music
  • 2001: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
  • 2015: Cine Yatra Award by Bihar Government
  • 2018: Padma Bhushan Award by Indian Government
  • 1 April 2022: Lok Nirmala Award from UP Sangeet Natak Academy
  • 2025: Padma Vibhushan (posthumous)
Notable Contributions
  • Gained fame for Chhath songs and traditional wedding songs
  • Worked with various music labels such as T-Series, HMV, and Tips
  • Released popular albums including 'Shraddhanjali' featuring poet Vidyapati's songs
  • Breakthrough with Maithili composition 'Dularua Bhaiya' in 1971
  • Performed internationally in Russia, China, UK, US, Mauritius, Suriname, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Egypt
  • Top Grade artist of All India Radio
  • Taught for four decades at Women’s College in Samastipur under L.N.M.U. Darbhanga
  • Received honorary Doctor of Literature from L.N.M.U. Darbhanga in 2018

Favourites

SingerLata Mangeshkar

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Accompanying her grandmother to Chhath Pooja in childhood sparked her interest in singing.
2. Started composing music at the age of 3 or 4 while reading poems.
3. Participated in various religious programs during her childhood.
4. Her first public performance was at her elder brother’s marriage, praised by relatives.
5. Her father was a major supporter of her singing despite initial lack of village encouragement.
6. After marriage, she faced opposition from her mother-in-law but found support from her father-in-law.
7. Failed an audition at HMV initially, became upset but re-auditioned at the urging of her husband.
8. Began exploring various music genres like Maithili, Bhojpuri, and Magahi in the 1980s.
9. In 2009, appointed brand ambassador for the Sharda Sinha Election Commission in Bihar Assembly Election.
10. Diagnosed with COVID-19 in August 2020 amidst false demise reports from media.
11. Continued teaching alongside her singing career and excelled in traditional dance.
12. Trained under Pandit Raghu Jha of the Panchgachiya Gharana, Pandit Sitaram Hari Dandekar, and Panna Devi.
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