Sharda Sinha, folk singer and Padma Bhushan recipient, passes away at 72

Folk singer Sharda Sinha passed away at AIIMS in Delhi. She died at 9.20 pm due to refractory shock as a result of septicemia.

Sinha was known among her fans for folk songs such as “Kartik Maas Ijoriya” and “Koyal Bin” as well as Bollywood numbers “Taar Bijli” from “Gangs of Wasseypur- II” and “Babul” from “Hum Aapke Hain Koun”.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was continuously monitoring Sinha’s condition and has prayed for her speedy recovery.