Playback Singer Sharda Ranjan passed away on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. She was 89.
Sharda’s daughter took to social media to announce the demise of the singer. Posting some photos of her mother, Sudha Madeira wrote, “With great sadness, my brother Shammi Rajan and I announce the passing this morning of our beloved mother, playback Singer Sharda Rajan, after a long and brave battle with cancer. 25.10.1933 – 14.06.2023. Om Shanti.”
Sharda Rajan was a popular name in the 1960s and 70s. Remembered for “Titli Udi” from Suraj, she also won a Filmfare Award for the cabaret “Baat Zara Hai Aapas Ki” from Jahan Pyar Miley.
As per reports, Raj Kapoor offered to test Sharda when he first heard her singing at a function. After getting a break, she was also promoted by Shankar of Shankar-Jaikishan fame. The singer has worked with all music maestros like Mohd Rafi, Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar, and Mukesh, among others. She lent her voice to actors like Vyjayanthimala, Sadhana, Saira Banu, Hema Malini, Sharmila Tagore, Mumtaz, Rekha and even Helen.
Sharda Rajan also experimented with lyrics writing and also debuted as a music director in the mid-1970s. She gave music for films like Maa Behen Aur Biwi, Tu Meri Main Tera, Kshitij, Mandir Masjid and Maila Anchal.
In 2007, she released an album featuring her own compositions based on Mirza Ghalib’s ghazals. It was titled ‘Andaaz-e-Bayan Aur’.
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