Sharda Sinha's Son Hopes Her Mother Will Get Padma Vibhushan Posthumously

Rewned singer Sharda Sinha's son, Anshuman, on Thursday expressed his wish for his late mor to be considered posthumously for Padma Vibhushan, second-highest civilian hour in country.

Anshuman shared his thoughts with journalists at ir residence, as a steady stream of visitors arrived to pay ir tributes to Sinha.

"She did a lot and her fame extended well beyond Bihar , and even country. We do t have any grievances or demands as such. But we have always felt that she should have got Padma Vibhushan", said bereaved son, whose mor was a recipient of Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan.

He added, "My mor was t someone who would ever nurse a grouse. We too learnt from her art of being happy with what we have. But we are aware that government can bestow hours upon people after death. If Padma Vibhushan is conferred upon my mor posthumously, it will bring happiness to her millions of admirers".

Anshuman, who was beside his mor while she was battling with a life-threatening ailment at AIIMS-Delhi, recalled "very tough battle" for life septunarian tried to fight, but could t win.

"It seems that she had got an inkling that end was close, even before she had to be put on ventilator support. She had started telling my sister Vandana and me that things were getting too difficult for her and we should learn to be on our own", recalled son.

One of things that Sinha would be remembered for is her rendition of devotional songs meant for 'Chhath', most popular festival of state which, incidentally, falls on Thursday when 'Bihar Kokila' will be consigned to flames.

coincidence was t lost on Anshuman, who recalled " last song recorded by my mor was a Bhajan in Bhojpuri. It was a supplication to Chhathi Maiya for relieving sufferings of devotees. It got rave reviews online. In life, as well as death, she had a deep connection with festival". PTI NAC MNB