Alka Yagnik clarifies viral wheelchair video after Padma Bhushan: ‘I was simply fatigued’ | Bollywood News
Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik has responded to fans’ concerns after a video showing her in a wheelchair following the Padma Bhushan ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan went viral on social media. The footage, recorded after the June 23 event, showed the singer being assisted while leaving the venue, prompting many admirers to worry about her health. One of Indian cinema’s most celebrated playback singers, Alka Yagnik has largely stayed away from public appearances since being diagnosed with a rare hearing disorder two years ago. While she personally received the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honour, from President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday, her appearance at the ceremony became a topic of discussion among concerned fans. While Alka walked to the stage with some assistance during the ceremony, a separate video showing her leaving the venue in a wheelchair soon surfaced online. The clip quickly drew reactions from fans, many of whom prayed for her recovery and well-being. Alka Yagnik explains wheelchair use Responding to the concern surrounding the viral video, Alka Yagnik shared a statement on …









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