Padma Bhushan recipient Alka Yagnik has opened up about her battle with Sensorineural Hearing Loss, a condition she says was triggered by a viral attack. The singer revealed she has stayed away from the spotlight for two years while managing her health. SNHL affects the inner ear or auditory nerve and can cause permanent hearing difficulties and tinnitus.

For decades, the voice of Alka Yagnik has been synonymous with some of Bollywood's most memorable songs. On June 23, the celebrated singer was honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan by Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. While expressing gratitude for the recognition, Alka also opened up about a deeply personal health battle that has kept her away from the public eye for the past two years.

Alka Yagnik opens up about health battle

In a heartfelt note shared on social media, the veteran singer revealed that she has largely stayed away from public appearances while dealing with ongoing health challenges. She thanked fans for their prayers, messages and unwavering support during what she described as a difficult phase of her life.

The health condition Alka has been battling is called Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL), a form of hearing impairment she had previously revealed was triggered by a viral attack.