Renowned folk singer and Padma Vibhushan awardee, Sharda Sinha, has lost her husband, Dr. Brij Bhushan Sinha. He was 80 years old. Two days ago, he sustained a head injury after falling at home, which led to a brain haemorrhage. He was admitted to a hospital in Patna and placed on a ventilator, but sadly, he passed away on September 22. Dr. Brij Bhushan Sinha retired as the Regional Deputy Director of the Education Department.
Sharda Sinha’s Husband Was Her Support
In an earlier interview, Sharda Sinha shared how her husband, Brij Bhushan Sinha, had a deep love for music, just like her. She recalled that after their wedding in 1970, she moved to her in-laws’ home in Begusarai, where the atmosphere was different, and even the dialect of Maithili was unique. Her mother-in-law had initially objected to her singing, stating that it was acceptable to perform devotional songs at home but not beyond that. According to the family tradition, daughters-in-law were not supposed to sing publicly, so she was asked to stop.
However, just five days into their marriage, the village head visited and told her father-in-law that Sharda sang beautifully and requested that she sing devotional songs at the village temple. Her father-in-law gave permission, bringing her immense joy, although her mother-in-law was displeased. During this difficult time, her husband supported her and convinced his mother to allow Sharda to continue her singing.
A Special Message on Social Media
On May 8, 2020, Sharda Sinha celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary and reminisced about one of her famous songs, “Kahe Toh Se Sajna Ye Tohri Sajnariya… Pag-Pag Liye Jaoon Tohri Balaiyan…” She also shared an emotional message on social media, reflecting on the strength and companionship her husband provided throughout their marriage. She wrote, “You stood firm like a pillar, supporting me at every step. Today, I will sit with you and remember all those moments that symbolize patience, tolerance, love, affection, strength, and the bond of togetherness in our married life.
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