The world of Indian folk music mourns the loss of one of its most treasured voices, as Sharda Sinha, the iconic folk singer celebrated for her timeless Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Magahi songs, passes away.

Renowned folk and playback singer Sharda Sinha, who is known for her iconic Chhath Puja songs, passed away in Delhi on Tuesday (November 5). She was 72. The singer was hospitalised in AIIMS at the national capital and was on ventilator in a critical condition. Earlier today, the hospital issued an official statement to share Sinha's health update.

Renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha, known for her contributions to Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Magahi music, passed away at 72. She was receiving treatment at AIIMS-Delhi for complications related to multiple myeloma.

Noted folk singer Sharda Sinha has been admitted to Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) following a health complication, the hospital said on Tuesday.

Sharda Sinha's son, Anshuman Sinha, has been updating fans about her health through various social media platforms. Anshuman told ANI that PM Modi personally assured him of all necessary support for her treatment.

Singer Sharda Sinha is undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, at AIIMS Hospital in New Delhi. Her son shared that Prime Minister Modi reached out to the family and assured them of assistance for her treatment.

The news has been confirmed by her son Anshuman who went live on his YouTube channel and has requested everybody to pray for her. Sinha has been admitted to AIIMS Delhi for many days.