Sinha, who pioneered and popularised the rich folk traditions of Bihar beyond its borders, was undergoing treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Delhi for multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer.

Renowned Bihari singer Sharda Sinha, affectionately known as the 'Bihar Kokila,' has sadly passed away at the age of 72. She had been in critical condition and on ventilator support for several days following her hospitalization shortly after the death of her husband,

Renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha died on Tuesday evening after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was 72. The Padma Bhushan awardee was admitted to AIIMS Hospital in Delhi for treatment at the oncology department on October 25.

Popular folk singer Sharda Sinha, famous as 'Bihar Kokila', lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday at the age of 72.

Renowned for her Chhath songs, Padma Bhushan awardee Sharda Sinha passed away on Tuesday at AIIMS, Delhi. Her condition had deteriorated on Monday evening, and she was placed on a ventilator.

Sharda Sinha is one of the best-known Bihari folk singers. A Padma Bhushan awardee, Sharda is currently battling blood cancer and is admitted to the AIIMS hospital in New Delhi. She is popularly known as Bihar Kokila,

Padma Bhushan awardee Sharda Sinha, known as Bihar Kokila, whose Chhath Puja songs are played as a ritual, was battling multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.

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She has been celebrated with several honors, including the Padma Bhushan in 2018, recognizing her immense contributions to Indian folk music

Sharda Sinha, celebrated for her soulful Chhath songs, passed away on Tuesday, after battling multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer for several years. She was 72. The Padma Bhushan awardee had been undergoing treatment at AIIMS Hospital in New Delhi after being admitted on October 27.

This article contains mention of an individual's death. A couple of days ago, popular folk singer and Padma Shri awardee Sharda Sinha was hospitalized. The 72-year-old was on a ventilator and was receiving treatment at AIIMS Hospital in Delhi.