Alka Yagnik Diagnosed with Rare 'Sensory Neural Nerve Hearing Loss': 'Major Setback Has Caught Me...'

Alka Yagnik shares a health update.

Playback singer Alka Yagnik has shared a heartbreaking news. She revealed she has been diagnosed with a ‘rare sensory neural nerve hearing loss’. She said that she suddenly couldn’t hear and got it checked when they diagnosed the hearing issue. The Agar Tum Saath Ho singer confessed she is still coming to terms with her diagnosis and advised her colleagues to take precaution.

“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,” Alka said in a post on Instagram.

“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 unawares. 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. 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 added.

Several singers from the industry took to the comments section and extended their support. Sonu Nigam said, “I knew something was not right.. I’ll see you when I get back..God speed your recovery.” Ila Arun said, “So sorry to hear this Dearest Alka I saw your picture and reacted, but the I read , it’s heartbreaking , But WithBlessings . And today’s Best Doctors you will be fine and soon we will be hearing your sweet voice Love you always take care.”

Poonam Dhillon commented, “So much Love for you & so many Duas and blessings. You will get all the power of love to heal and be your beautiful Healthy self soon. Love you.”

Alka began her singing career in Bollywood in 1980. She sang several hit songs. These include Ek Do Teen from Tezaab, Mere Angane Mein for Lawaaris, Mujhe Peene Ka Shock Nahin from Coolie, Dheere Dhere Pyar Ko Badhana from Phool Aur Kaante, Saaton Janam Mein Tere from Dilwale, Haila Haila from Koi Mil Gaya, Kuch To Hua Hai from Kal Ho Naa Ho, among many other hits.