💨 Abstract

Legendary Bihar folk singer Sharda Sinha, popularly known as 'Bihar Kokila', posthumously received the Padma Vibhushan for her contribution to folk music. This is the first instance of a folk singer receiving all three Padma awards. She was known for her melodious rendition of 'Chhath' and folk songs in Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Bajjika.

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