Alka Yagnik Diagnosed With Rare Hearing Disorder; Pens Emotional Note

Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik has been diagnosed with a rare hearing disorder. On Monday night, the singer shared a post on Instagram about the "sudden setback" in her life. She said a few weeks ago, she walked out of a flight and felt she was unable to hear anything.

Seeking prayers and support, she said her condition was diagnosed by doctors as a "rare sensory neural nerve hearing loss, due to a viral attack."

"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," her Instagram post read.

She also cautioned her fans and young colleagues to be conscious of their exposure to 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," her post read.

Alka Yagnik is known for hit numbers, including the title song of the film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Zara Tasveer Se Tu' from 'Pardes', 'O Re Chhori' from 'Lagaan', and 'Ek Do Teen' from 'Tezaab'.

Singers Sonu Nigam, Shankar Mahadevan, veteran actors Poonam Dhillon and Ila Arun have wished Yagnik a speedy recovery.

"I had a feeling something was wrong... I'll visit you once I return... May you recover quickly by God's grace," Nigam commented on Yagnik's post.

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."

Arun said she is confident that Yagnik will recover with the help of "blessings and today’s best doctors".

"Soon we will be hearing your sweet voice. Love you always take care," she added.