In a heartfelt Instagram post, beloved Indian playback singer Alka Yagnik revealed a recent health scare that has kept her out of the public eye. “To all my fans, friends, followers and well wishers,” Yagnik began, addressing her loyal audience with a mix of gratitude and vulnerability. She recounted a distressing experience that occurred a few weeks ago, saying, “As I walked out of a flight, I suddenly felt I was not able to hear anything.” This unexpected loss of hearing was later diagnosed as a rare sensory neural nerve hearing loss, attributed to a viral attack she said.
Yagnik, 58, described the situation as a “sudden, major setback” that has caught her completely off guard. Despite the gravity of her condition, she expressed determination and sought the support of her followers, urging, “Please keep me in your prayers.” Her message also carried a cautionary note for her fans and younger colleagues about the dangers of prolonged exposure to loud music and headphones, reflecting on the potential health risks associated with her professional life.
With hopes of recovery and a return to her music, the streaming Bollywood singer expressed her gratitude for the support she has received: “With all your love and support I am hoping to recalibrate my life and come back to you soon.” She concluded her post by emphasizing the importance of her fans’ understanding and solidarity during this critical time, stating, “Your support and understanding will mean the world to me in this critical hour.”
Yagnik is among the top streaming artist on YouTube over the last two years and in 2022 she warned the Guinness World Record with 15 billion streams, 80% of which came from India.
