Ila Arun supports Alka Yagnik after viral wheelchair video: Art lives in the soul
Singer Ila Arun has defended singer Alka Yagnik after comments casting doubt on her singing ability following the viral wheelchair video and the singer’s health update. His message underlined support for Yagnik as he celebrated his Padma Bhushan and talked about battling sensorineural hearing loss.
Singer Ila Arun has shared a message in support of singer Alka Yagnik after her wheelchair video went viral and some people questioned whether she can sing again. Arun’s post came soon after Yagnik was awarded the Padma Bhushan and shared an update on his health.
Yagnik was awarded the Padma Bhushan on June 23 and received the honor from President Draupadi Murmu at the second investiture ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on Tuesday. A day later, she expressed her gratitude on Instagram and shared that she is silently battling sensorineural hearing loss.
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Responding to comments about Yagnik, Arun wrote, “For those doubting Alka Yagnik ji, I see comments that she ‘can’t sing anymore’ after being awarded Padma Bhushan.
He further added, “Alka ji has given India magic for decades. The entire nation is proud of her Padma Bhushan, and rightly so. We must not forget what she has given us. Miracles happen. Strength returns. And voices find their way back. I have had the pleasure of singing many songs with her, and I look forward to singing with her again.” Arun concluded, “Dear Alka, I love you – your strength, your positivity. I see you coming back with full enthusiasm. With lots of love and blessings.”
Arun and Yagnik have collaborated on songs from films like Karan Arjun (1995), trust (1994), illegitimate (1995) and Bandish (1996). One of their most famous collaborations is what’s behind the bodice From villain (1993).
A viral video showing senior singer Alka Yagnik being taken to a wheelchair after the Padma Bhushan ceremony has left many fans worried about her health. The 60-year-old singer has now addressed the speculations assuring well-wishers that she is recovering and the need for a wheelchair was only because she was feeling tired after a long day.
In a statement shared on Thursday, Yagnik thanked fans for their concern and clarified the circumstances behind the video. She said that she was tired after the program and is now recovering.