Her songs, including iconic Chhath Geet and Vivah Geet, have resonated with generations of listeners, and her contributions to Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Hindi folk music have earned her national ...

She has sung many regional songs like Vivah Geet, Chhath Geet and more. In 1991, she received the Padma Shri award for her songs and was also awarded Padma Bhushan in 2018.