Sharda Sinha

Sharda Sinha (born October 9, 1952) is a famous folk-singer from Bihar. She is music teacher.[1] she has vowed respect and given a new dimension to Maithili and Bhojpuri songs. She has got Padma Shri for her contribution to music. Prayag Sangeet Samiti organised Basant Mahotsava at Prayag where Padma Shri Sharda Sinha presented numerous songs based on the theme of spring season, drawing huge applause from the audience.[2] The advent of spring was beautifully narrated through folk songs.[2] She regularly performs during Durga Puja festivities.[3][4] She had enthralled the audience when the Prime Minister of Mauritius Navin Ramgoolam had come to the land of his ancestors, Bihar.[5] She has sung in many movies such as Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Kaun and has also produced several successful music albums such as Dulhin, Pirittiya, Mehndi etc.