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Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik has been diagnosed with a rare neuro disease due to which she is unable to hear. The singer recently mentioned her disease through a social media post.
Along with this, the singer also told why she has been inactive for a long time. While giving information about her problem, Alka has advised fans and fellow artists to stay away from loud music.
While sharing this photo, Alka has revealed her illness in the caption.
I am gathering courage and sharing this with my well-wishers: Alka
Sharing a post on her Instagram account on June 17, Alka wrote, 'To all my fans, friends, followers and well-wishers. A few weeks ago, when I got off a flight, I realized that I couldn't hear anything.
After several weeks of this incident, I have gathered some courage and am now telling this to my friends and well-wishers, who are constantly asking me where I am missing.
'I am shocked by this sudden incident'
The singer further wrote, 'My doctors have diagnosed a rare sensory nerve hearing loss, which I have suffered due to a viral attack. This sudden incident has shocked me.
I am trying to accept this myself and in the meantime I want all of you to remember me in your prayers.
“Hopefully life will get back on track again.”
At the end of the post, Alka has advised people not to listen to loud music and use headphones less.
The singer wrote, 'Someday I will definitely talk about the damage done to my professional life and health. With all your love and support, I hope to get my life back on track.
I hope to meet you again soon. Your support and understanding means a lot to me at this critical time.
Sonu Nigam, Ila Arun and actress Poonam Dhillon have commented on Alka's post.
Many famous singers wished him a speedy recovery
Famous playback singer Sonu Nigam commented on Alka's post. He wrote, 'I knew something was wrong. I will come back soon and meet you. I wish you a speedy recovery.'
Singer Ila Arun wrote, 'It is very sad to hear this. Dear Alka, I had commented 'beautiful' just after seeing the photo but then I read the caption and felt very sad. I pray that you get well soon.'
In the 90s, Alka gave many hit songs with playback singers Kumar Sanu (left) and Udit Narayan (right).
Won the National Award for Best Singer twice
58-year-old Alka Yagnik is one of the famous playback singers of Bollywood. Alka, who has recorded more than 21 thousand songs in more than 25 languages, has won 2 National Awards and 7 Filmfare Awards.
In 2022, the Guinness Book of World Records recognized him as the most streamed artist worldwide.
Alka made her debut as a playback singer with the film 'Payal Ki Jhankar' released in 1980. She has also sung songs for films like 'Crew' and 'Amar Singh Chamkila' released this year.
