Musician Alka Yagnik took to Instagram to reveal that she is suffering from a rare hearing loss condition. She wrote, in a lengthy post: “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.
“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.”
The San Sanana singer also urged caution when using headphones at high volumes. She wrote: “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…”
Among the well-wishers who commented on her post was the singer Sonu Nigam, who wrote: “I knew something was not right.. I’ll see you when I get back..God speed your recovery.”