Singer-actress Ila Arun has come out strongly in support of stalwart singer Alka Yagnik after apparently noticing comments questioning the veteran singer’s ability to sing following her recent Padma Bhushan honour and amid concerns over her health.
Taking to her social media account on Thursday, Ila penned an emotional note for Alka, expressing disappointment over the remarks being made about the celebrated playback singer. In her post, Ila wrote, ‘To those doubting Alka Yagnik ji, I’ve been seeing comments that she “cannot sing anymore” after being honored with the Padma Bhushan. This is disheartening. For any artist singer, painter, actor being told you can’t do what you love is deeply painful. Art lives in the soul, not just the voice, the hand, or the stage.”She added, “Alka ji has given India decades of magic. The whole country is proud of her Padma Bhushan, and rightly so. Let’s not forget what she’s given us. Miracles happen. Strength returns. And voices find their way back. I’ve had the joy of singing many songs with her, and I’m looking forward to singing with her again.” She further wrote, “I love you, dear Alka your strength, your positivity. I see you coming back in full swing. With lots of love and blessings, Yours always, Ila Arun.” For the uninitiated, the veteran singer was recently honoured with the Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian awards, in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to Indian music. (IANS)
