Alka Yagnik recently shared a post on her social media announcing her recent diagnosis of neural hearing loss. The singer took to her Instagram handle and shared a picture that had a long caption attached to it, narrating how she felt she was unable to hear and after consulting got to know the diagnosis. 

Sharing the post, Alka wrote, “To all my fans, friends, followers and well-wishers. A few weeks ago, as I walked out of a flight, 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.”

She also warned her fans and colleagues about the impact of hearing the loud music and often exposure to the headphones which is very common these day. The post continued, “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...”

Sonu Nigam, Ila Arun, and Poonam Dhillon among others were the ones who sent wishes to the singer as they dropped the comments wishing for her speedy recovery.  Sonu wrote, "I had a feeling something was wrong... I'll visit you once I return... May you recover quickly by God's grace.”

Poonam added, "Sending you so much love and countless prayers and blessings. You will receive all the healing power of love and soon be your beautiful, healthy self again. Love you. “

Ila wrote, "I'm deeply saddened to hear this Dearest Alka, I saw your photo and reacted, but then I read your message; it's heartbreaking But with blessings and today's best doctors, you'll recover soon, and we'll soon hear your lovely voice. Always love you Take care.”

Fans also didn’t step back and flooded the comment section with the recovery wishes for Alka.