Alka Yagnik reveals rare hearing loss diagnosis; Industry friends rally for her recovery

Renowned singer Alka Yagnik, celebrated for hits like "Agar Tum Saath Ho" and "Aaye Ho Meri Zindagi Mein," recently shared a troubling health update on Instagram. The beloved artist revealed she has been diagnosed with a rare sensory neural nerve hearing loss due to a viral attack.

In her post, Alka expressed her initial shock and unawareness of the condition, urging her fans to keep her in their prayers for a speedy recovery.

Alka detailed her experience, recounting how a few weeks ago, after getting off a flight, she suddenly noticed a loss of hearing. It took her some time to muster the courage to speak out, and she wanted to address the concerns of her fans regarding her recent absence.

Doctors have diagnosed her with a rare sensory neural nerve hearing loss caused by a viral attack. Alka shared, "As I attempt to come to terms with it, please keep me in your prayers. For my fans and young colleagues, I would add a word of caution regarding exposure to very loud music and headphones."

She expressed a wish to eventually discuss more about the health risks associated with her profession. With the support and love from her audience, she hopes to overcome this challenge and return to the stage soon.

Industry friends, including Sonu Nigam and Ila Arun, quickly responded to Alka's post with messages of support. Sonu Nigam commented, "I had a feeling something was wrong... I'll visit you once I return... May you recover quickly by God's grace."

Fans and admirers also poured in their well-wishes, expressing their sorrow over her condition and hoping for her quick recovery.