The world of music mourns the loss of Padma Bhushan awardee, Sharda Sinha, at the age of 72. Known for her powerful voice and emotional performances, Sinha was admitted to a Delhi hospital a few days ago due to complications from cancer. Her son confirmed the news through a Facebook post, urging fans to pray for her. With her death, the music industry has lost a legendary figure who popularized Bhojpuri and Maithili songs.
Fans in Frenzy as Bhojpuri Kokila's Illness During Chhath Puja Sparks Worry, Politicians and Celebrities Visit Hospital for Updates Famed Bhojpuri folk singer Sharda Sinha's health has taken a turn for the worse as she was put on ventilator support at AIIMS, Delhi after battling multiple myeloma for three years. Her son has appealed to netizens for not spreading false information and to pray for her health. After the release of her new Chhath song, fans turn to the internet in search for news updates on the singer's condition. Politicians and other public figures have also made their way to the hospital for updates on the 'Bihar Kokila'.
Bhojpuri film star Pawan Singh, who was contesting as an Independent candidate from the Karakat parliamentary constituency in Bihar, was expelled by the Bharatiya Janata Party for anti-party activities. This move came ahead of senior BJP leader Narendra D Modi's election rally in Karakat to support National Democratic Alliance candidate Upendar Kushwaha. Singh's decision to contest the election from Karakat has caused problems for Kushwaha, as the Mahagathbandhan has fielded Raja Ram Singh of the CPI (ML) as their candidate.
Bhojpuri actor-singer Pawan Singh, who was earlier announced by the BJP as their candidate from Asansol for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, has withdrawn his name from the race. Singh took to Twitter to thank the BJP for the nomination but cited personal reasons for not being able to contest. This comes as the BJP released its first list of 195 candidates for the elections, with a mix of experienced leaders and newcomers.