"I Want To Break My Silence...": Singer Alka Yagnik Diagnosed With A Rare Sensory Hearing Loss (image-Instagram/therealalkayagnik)
Singer Alka Yagnik revealed that she has been diagnosed with a rare neural sensory loss. Opening up about her condition, the singer shed light on her diagnosis.
The veteran playback singer explained that she had been diagnosed with a rare sensory loss. Explaining her sudden major setback, the singer mentioned that this was the reason for her disappearance from the limelight.
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On Monday, Alka posted a picture of her on Instagram and mentioned that she had stopped hearing anything after walking out of a flight. The singer penned a note stating, “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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Expressing how she was unaware of the viral attack, she added, “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”.
Alka Yagnik’s friends and industry colleagues have showered their love and support in the comments section. Expressing her support, actress Ila Arun wrote, “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.”
Singer Sonu Nigam said, “I knew something was not right.. I’ll see you when I get back. God speed your recovery.”
Wishing her speedy recovery, Shankar Mahadevan said, “Praying for your speedy recovery Alkaji !! You are going to be absolutely ok and rocking as usual ! Loads of love and best wishes.”
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The 58-year-old prominent singer of Bollywood concluded her note by expressing her request for fans to be cautious about exposure to loud music. “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 said.
The National Award winner is a prominent musical legend in Bollywood. She has sang for more than 70 films in her four-decade-long musical journey. She has been the voice behind many famous Bollywood tracks including Udja Kale Kawan, Oodhni, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Aaye Ho Meri Zindagi Mein, Agar Tum Saath Ho, and many more. Alka has also won the Best Female Playback Singer award seven times at the Filmfare Awards.
