Veteran singer Alka Yagnik, who has mesmerized fans with her voice and popular songs for decades, left fans worried as she was seen in a wheelchair recently. Yagnik has been awarded the Padma Bhushan for her contribution to the field of Indian arts, music and cinema. The singer had previously opened up about a rare hearing disorder. Since then, she has been on vacation and made a rare appearance at Rashtrapati Bhavan to receive the Padma Shri from President Draupadi Murmu. A video of Yagnik from the concert in a wheelchair went viral on the Internet, and caused great concern among her fans, who wished her a speedy recovery. The singer has now addressed these concerns and given an update on her health. She took to Instagram on Thursday and said in a message: “Thank you for your love, concern and countless well wishes. I have seen the concern surrounding a video from the concert and would like to reassure everyone that I am fine and progressing positively in my recovery.”
After a long and unforgettable day at the Padma Centre, I was so exhausted I requested a wheelchair while leaving.” She added: “Please don’t worry. I feel much better and remain very grateful for the prayers and support that continue to strengthen me. My sincere thanks to Your Excellency.”
President of India
His Excellency the Prime Minister, Home Minister and Government of India for this great honour. Let’s celebrate this happy occasion together. With gratitude and love, Alka Yagnik.” Fans showered love on Yagnik’s post and wished her a speedy recovery.
