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Kishore Kumar and Alka Yagnik haven't been awarded a Padma Shri yet: Sonu Nigam
This year, Sharda Sinha, also known as "Bihar Kokila", who passed away in 2024 was awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously, while Arijit Singh was honoured with the Padma Shri
27 January,2025 08:19 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Adnan Sami thanks PM Modi for nominating him as a part of Padma Awards Committee
The Padma Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted by the Prime Minister every year. Adnan Sami was a part of the same
26 January,2025 09:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Did you know? Folk singer Sharda Sinha has sung THESE Bollywood songs
Known for her soulful songs dedicated to Chhatt Maiyan, the Padma Bhushan awardee Sharda Sinha contributed many iconic songs to Indian folk music
06 November,2024 04:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sharda Sinha death: Gangs of Wasseypur team mourns loss of 'Taar Bijli' singer
Sharda Sinha, who sang the song 'Taar Bijli' in Gangs of Wasseypur, passed away on November 6 following a health complication due to multiple myeloma
06 November,2024 02:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mortal remains of folk icon Sharda Sinha arrive in Delhi; last rites in Patna
The mortal remains of the celebrated folk singer Sharda Sinha, known as the 'Bihar Kokila,' reached Delhi early Wednesday. The singer's last rites will be held in Patna, where her contributions to Bhojpuri and Maithili folk music will be honoured. Leaders, including PM Modi, have expressed condolences on her passing.
06 November,2024 08:53 AM IST | Patna
Rahul Gandhi, Kharge, Kejriwal, other leaders condoles demise of Sharda Sinha
Gandhi said that she would be always reminded by the devotees and listeners whenever her songs were played during the Chhath Puja festival
06 November,2024 08:38 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Legendary folk singer Sharda Sinha passes at 72, PM Modi offers condolences
Sharda Sinha was admitted to the Oncology Medical Department at AIIMS for about two weeks. On Monday, her condition worsened, and she was placed on ventilator support
05 November,2024 11:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sharda Sinha on ventilator; PM Modi calls for health update, reveals son
As renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha continues to be on a ventilator in Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), her relatives and villagers are deeply saddened
05 November,2024 06:44 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI