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Sharda Sinha
Born(1952-10-01)October 1, 1952(age 71)
Hulas,Bihar,India[1]
NationalityIndian
Other namesBihar Swar Kokila
EducationBEd;PhD in Music
Alma materMagadh Mahila College,Prayag Sangeet Samiti,Lalit Narayan Mithila University
Occupation(s)Singer, folk singer, classical singer
Years active1980–present
Known forTraditionalMaithili,Bhojpurisongs
Notable workTraditionalMaithili,Magadhi,Bhojpuri
SpouseBrajkishore Sinha (m. 1970 )
Children2
Awards

Sharda Sinha(born 1 October 1952) is an Indianfolkandclassicalsinger. Hailing fromBihar,she predominantly sings inMaithiliandBhojpurilanguage.[2]She has sung many regional songs like "Vivah Geet", "Chhath Geet". In 1991, she received thePadma Shriaward for her contribution to music.[3]She was awardedPadma Bhushan,India's third highest civilian award, on the eve ofRepublic Dayin 2018.[4][5]

Background[edit]

Sinha was born in Hulas,Supaul districtofBihar.Her in-laws home is in Sihama village inBegusarai district.[1]She started her career by singing Maithili folk songs.[1]Sinha sings inBhojpuri,Maithili,MagahiandHindi.Prayag Sangeet SamitiorganisedBasant MahotsavaatAllahabadwhere Sinha presented numerous songs based on the theme of spring season,[6]where the advent of spring was narrated through folk songs.[6]She regularly performs duringChhath Pujafestivities.[7][8]She performed when thePrime Minister of MauritiusNavin Ramgoolamcame toBihar.[9][10]

Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Padma Bhushan Award to Dr. (Smt.) Sharda Sinha, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi

Sinha performed atPragati Maidanin theBihar Utsav,2010, New Delhi.[11]

Sinha also sang the song "Kahe Toh Se Sajna" in the hit movie Maine Pyar Kia (1989), "Taar Bijli" fromBollywoodfilmGangs of Wasseypur Part 2and "Kaun Si Nagaria" fromBollywoodfilmChaarfutiya Chhokare.[12]

Sharda Sinha and Chhath[edit]

Sharda Sinha, a folk singer synonymous with Chhath, has come out with two new songs on Chhath after a decade in 2016.[13]Her last album of devotional songs was released in 2006.[13]

In the songs - with lyrics likeSupawo Naa Mile MaaiandPahile Pahil Chhathi Maiya- Sharda is urging people to come to Bihar during Chhath.[13]Other Chhath songs played during the festival includeKelwa Ke Paat Par Ugalan Suraj Mal Jhake Jhuke,Hey Chhathi Maiya,Ho Dinanath,Bahangi Lachakat Jaaye,Roje Roje Ugelaa,Suna Chhathi Maai,Jode Jode SupawaandPatna Ke Ghat Par.[13]Though old, the songs are relevant and devotees play them every year.[13]

"High-handedness of music companies and lack of good lyrics had kept me away all this while," Sharda told The Telegraph on 3 November 2016.[13]"As these issues got addressed this year, I rendered my voice to the songs."[13]It took 20 days to shoot the songs, which were released on Diwali.[13]

The lyricist forSupawo Naa Mile Maai(5.57 minutes) is Hriday Narayan Jha and forPahile Pahil Chhathi Maiya(6.57 minutes) both Shanti Jain and Sharda.[13]Pahile Pahil...- produced by Neetu Chandra, Nitin Neera Chandra and Anshuman Sinha - has been released under the banners of Swar Sharda (Sharda Sinha Music Foundation), Champaran Talkies and Neo Bihar.[13]Supawo Na Mile Maaihas been released under the banner of Swar Sharda and produced by Anshuman.[13]

Sharda's last album on Chhath, Arag, had eight songs.[13]In her entire career, she has sung 62 Chhath songs in nine albums released by T-Series, HMV and Tips.[13] "Through these songs, I have tried my level best to save our rich culture and tradition," Sharda said.[13]"There is a urban contemporary feel so that people can relate to it."[13]

Sharda has also lent her voice to some Hindi film songs, likeKahe Toh Se SajnainMaine Pyar Kiya,the movie in whichSalman Khanmade his debut.[13]There are other songs by her inHum Aapke Hain Kaun,Anurag Kashyap's critically acclaimedGangs of Wasseypur(part II),Char Footiya Chokreand Nitin Neera Chandra'sDeswa.[13]

References[edit]

  1. ^abc"Padmashri Sharda Sinha interviewed by Lalit Narayan Jha".Mithila Mirror(Interview).Retrieved30 August2020.Time 1:30 to 1:50
  2. ^Sinha, Ragini (15 November 2021)."शारदा सिन्हा बिहार की एक लोकप्रिय मैथिली गायिका हैं।".Dainik Jagran.Retrieved15 November2021.
  3. ^"Padma Awards"(PDF).Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015.Retrieved21 July2015.
  4. ^"Government announces recipients of 2018 Padma awards".The Times of India.26 January 2018.Retrieved26 January2018.
  5. ^"This Chhath Puja song is making people so nostalgic, they want to go home".The Indian Express.4 November 2016.Retrieved28 November2016.
  6. ^ab"of spring narrated through folk songs".The Times of India.22 March 2009. Archived fromthe originalon 23 October 2012.Retrieved25 April2009.
  7. ^Manisha Prakash (4 October 2003)."Music maestros add to Puja festivities".The Times of India.Archived fromthe originalon 23 October 2012.Retrieved25 April2009.
  8. ^"Puja euphoria reaches a crescendo".The Times of India.4 October 2003. Archived fromthe originalon 23 October 2012.Retrieved25 April2009.
  9. ^Faizan Ahmad & Dipak Mishra (19 February 2008)."Mauritius scholarship for two".The Times of India.Archived fromthe originalon 23 October 2012.Retrieved25 April2009.
  10. ^"A new brand of music in Gangs Of Wasseypur series - Times of India".The Times of India.August 2012.Retrieved31 January2020.
  11. ^"Sharda Sinha's performance at Bihar Utsav an instant hit".The Times of India.28 March 2010. Archived fromthe originalon 11 August 2011.Retrieved29 March2010.
  12. ^Gangs of Wasseypur Part 2: Music Review
  13. ^abcdefghijklmnopqAmit Bhelari (4 November 2016)."Sweet and sour festive notes in the air - Sharda back with a bang after decade".The Telegraph (Calcutta).Archived fromthe originalon 4 November 2016.Retrieved28 November2016.

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