Patna, Jan. 26 -- Folk singer Sharda Sinha, who passed away in 2024, has been posthumously honoured with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards.

This recognition not only marks a historic moment for her family but also for the cultural heritage of Bihar.

While speaking to ANI, her son, Anshuman Sinha, expressed immense pride in his mother's legacy and said, "It is a matter of great pride for Bihar... It is a milestone in Bihar's history to have achieved all three highest honours in the field of folk music."

He further thanked the government for the honour and said, "I thank the Central government as this will convey a message to the upcoming generation that you can gain respect all over the world throug...