Sharda Sinha is often called the Voice of Bihar and Bihar Kokila. The singer is known for her singing multiple songs in Maithili, Bhojpuri, and Magahi and her Chhath songs are especially popular. She has sung 62 Chhath songs across 9 albums and is extremely popular in the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh.
Sharda Sinha is a PhD holder in Music Sharda Sinha was born on October 1, 1952, in the village of Hulas in Bihar. She loved music from an early age and later gained formal training in music. She completed her education at Magadh Mahila College, Prayag Sangeet Samiti, and Lalit Narayan Mithila University and earned a PhD in Music as well.
Why is Sharda Sinha called Bihar Kokila? Due to Sharda's melodious voice, beautiful folk songs, and Chhath special tunes, she is affectionately known as Bihar Kokila. Her songs are always a huge part of celebrations like festivals and weddings, which has also given her the affectionate title of the voice of Bihar. Supawo Naa Mile Maai and Pahile Pahil Chhathi Maiya are some of her famous songs.
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