What Alka Yagnik said upon receiving Padma Bhushan from President Murmu?
Renowned playback singer Alka Yagnik has expressed her joy and gratitude upon receiving the prestigious Padma Bhushan award.
Alka Yagnik has sung thousands of evergreen songs over a career spanning four decades. In recognition of her indelible contribution to Indian cinema, she has been honoured with the country's third-highest civilian award.
She shared an emotional post on the social media platform Instagram to acknowledge the honor and also mentioned the health challenges she had faced over the past two years.
Alka Yagnik wrote, "For the past two years, I stayed away from the limelight, public events, and sharing my personal journey with the public. During this time, I was going through a difficult phase regarding my health, but the love, prayers, messages, and unwavering support of my fans stood by me at every step."
The singer said, "Receiving the Padma Bhushan—one of the country's highest civilian honors—is a matter of immense pride and humility for me. This honor belongs not just to me, but also to the millions of listeners who made my voice a part of their lives, carried my songs forward across generations, and stood by me through both the good and difficult times of my life."
Alka Yagnik has been battling a hearing-related condition
Alka Yagnik has been battling a hearing-related condition known as sensorineural hearing loss for the past two years. Despite the illness and health challenges, she attended the ceremony and accepted her award with grace.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Awards at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.