Sharda Sinha Death News: Noted Folk Singer Passes Away Confirms AIIMS Delhi. Sharda Sinha's journey into the world of music began in Samastipur, Bihar, where she was born into a musically inclined family on October 1, 1952. Embracing her heritage, she pursued and obtained a degree in classical music from a young age. Her career kick-started in the 1980s with All India Radio and Doordarshan.