Fighting Life’s Battle Chhath Songs , Sharda Songs Echoing at the Ghats Carry a Hint of Sadness |

The Chhath festival has begun today in several parts of Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand. The Chhath ghats are being prepared. Trains heading to Bihar are packed with crowds, but amidst all this, one thing that is troubling people is the health of Sharda Sinha. Sharda Sinha is battling for her life at AIIMS, Delhi. It’s hard to imagine the Chhath festival without the songs of Sharda Sinha, as her music is played at every Chhath ghat. Until a few years ago, Sharda Sinha would also hold live shows in Bihar days before the festival. She has popularized Chhath songs in many languages, including Maithili, Magahi, and Bhojpuri, across villages.

Along with the Chhath festival, her songs have always been present during Holi and wedding ceremonies. Her music carries a simplicity that can transport listeners from a room straight to the Chhath ghats of Bihar. Unlike other folk singers, Sharda Sinha has crossed the boundaries of language and has become popular throughout Bihar and large parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand.

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Sharda Sinha’s Popularity in Bollywood

Sharda Sinha has also made her mark in Bollywood. Her song “…Taar Bijli Se Patle Hamare Piya,” from the film Gangs of Wasseypur 2, became immensely popular. She also sang in the famous film Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, where her song “Babul Jo Tumne Sikhaya…” was widely loved.

Son Shares Update on Her Condition via Facebook Live

Sharda Sinha’s son, Anshuman Sinha, shared a live video from his mother’s Facebook account to update people about her health. He mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi inquired about Sharda Sinha’s condition on Tuesday. AIIMS Delhi posted on ‘X’ stating, “Renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha has been admitted to AIIMS, New Delhi for treatment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is continuously monitoring her condition and is in direct contact with the doctors treating her. He has prayed for her good health and a speedy recovery through the medical team.”

Anshuman stated that the Prime Minister also spoke with the director of AIIMS to get detailed information about his mother’s health. He shared, “Mom is on a ventilator and fighting for her life.” He further posted, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to the director of AIIMS for updates on my mother’s health and also comforted me, saying that ‘God will bless her, and Chhathi Maiya will surely bless her; you take care of yourself.’” Anshuman urged people not to spread unverified information about Sharda Sinha’s health and to pray for her swift recovery.

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