Patna, Oct. 14 -- Folk and devotional singer Maithili Thakur remembered late folk singer Sharda Sinha, following her arrival in Patna on Tuesday.

Speaking to ANI, Maithili reflected on the upcoming Chhath Puja festivities and said that the country will miss Sharda Sinha and her music. Sinha was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2018 and had also received a National Film Award for her contributions to regional cinema.

"Not just me, the entire nation will miss her. Those from Bihar living outside India will also miss her. She connected the country with the emotion of Chhath, with just her voice. We all will miss her," the singer said.

Sharda Sinha, affectionately known as the "Bihar Kokila," was a beloved figure in the Indian music worl...