NEW DELHI: Renowned Bollywood playback singer Alka Yagnik has revealed she has been diagnosed with a rare hearing disorder. The singer shared the news through a detailed Instagram post on Monday, describing her sudden hearing loss after disembarking from a flight.
In her post, Yagnik wrote, “To all my fans, friends, followers, and well-wishers. A few weeks ago, as I walked out of a flight, I suddenly felt I was not able to hear anything. Having mustered some courage in the weeks following the episode, I want to break my silence now for all my friends and well-wishers who have been asking me why I’m missing in action.”
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Explaining her condition, she continued, “It has been diagnosed by my docs as a rare sensory neural nerve hearing loss, due to a viral attack. This sudden, major setback has caught me completely unaware. As I attempt to come to terms with it, please keep me in your prayers.”
Yagnik concluded her note with a cautionary message for her fans and colleagues, advising against prolonged exposure to loud music and headphones. “For my fans and young colleagues, I would add a word of caution regarding exposure to very loud music and headphones. One day, I wish to share the health perils of my professional life. With all your love and support, I am hoping to recalibrate my life and come back to you soon. Your support and understanding will mean the world to me in this critical hour,” she added.
Support and well-wishes have poured in from her friends and industry colleagues. Actress Ila Arun commented, “So sorry to hear this Dearest Alka. I saw your picture and reacted, but then I read, it’s heartbreaking. But with blessings and today’s best doctors, you will be fine and soon we will be hearing your sweet voice. Love you always, take care.” Sonu Nigam said, “I knew something was not right.. I’ll see you when I get back.. Godspeed your recovery.” Poonam Dhillon wrote, “So much love for you & so many duas and blessings. You will get all the power of love to heal and be your beautiful, healthy self soon. Love you.”
Alka Yagnik is celebrated for her contributions to Bollywood music, with famous tracks such as “Udja Kale Kawan,” “Oodhni,” “Chori Chori Chupke Chupke,” and “Aaye Ho Meri Zindagi Mein.” She has won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer seven times.
