# Sharda Sinha’s mother-in-law threatened to stop eating over singing 2026-08-10T05:53:16+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Sharda Sinha, the legendary Bhojpuri and Maithili folk singer, once faced fierce opposition from her mother-in-law, who threatened to stop eating if Sinha sang. Indiatvnews.com reports that Sinha recalled this incident, which highlights the resistance she overcame to pursue her art. Years after her death, Sinha’s legacy lives on. A recent viral clip showed a college student performing her hit song 'Paniya Ke Jahaj', demonstrating the lasting appeal of her music. Her journey from family disapproval to becoming one of India’s most celebrated folk voices remains an inspiring story of perseverance. ## Coverage - indiatvnews.com Tags: Bhojpuri folk, folk singer struggles, mother-in-law opposition, Paniya Ke Jahaj, Sharda Sinha, viral performance Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/sharda-sinhas-mother-in-law-threatened-to-stop-eating-over-singing/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/sharda-sinhas-mother-in-law-threatened-to-stop-eating-over-singing/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.