Quick Info
| Profession | Folk, Classical Singer, Retired Teacher |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/10/1952 |
| Age | 72 years (died on 05, Nov, 2024) |
| Birthplace | Hulas, Raghopur, Supaul District, Mithila, Bihar, India |
| Date of Death | 05/11/2024 |
Latest News about Sharda Sinha
26/01/2025
The Government of India posthumously awarded Sharda Sinha the Padma Vibhushan in 2025. The honor recognized her lasting contribution to Indian folk and classical music and her role in popularizing Bihar's musical traditions across the country.
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Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 1" (155 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduation | Graduation from Magadh Mahila College |
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| B.Ed. | B.Ed. from College of Education, Samastipur |
| Masters in Music | Masters in Music from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad |
| Ph.D. | Ph.D. in Music |
| Nritya Visharad | Nritya Visharad in Manipuri dance |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Kayastha |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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| Marriage Date | 08/05/1970 |
Family
| Father | Sukhdev Thakur (Joint Director of Education of Bihar) |
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| Siblings | 7 brothers including Chidanand Sharma (elder brother, deceased) |
| Spouse | Dr. Braj Kishore Sinha (deceased) |
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Career
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Favourites
| Singer | Lata Mangeshkar |
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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. |