Washington, April 18 -- Coinciding with a major career milestone, singer Zayn Malik revealed that he was hospitalised on the same day his new album 'Konnakol' was released, sharing that he is "unexpectedly recovering" after a health scare.

The pop star posted the update recently on his Instagram handle, alongside a photo showing him lying in a hospital gown with monitors and an IV attached. Addressing fans directly, he wrote, "To my fans - Thank you to all of you for your love & support now & always."

"Been a long week and am still unexpectedly recovering," Malik continued in the caption, adding, "Heartbroken that I can't see you all this week, I wouldn't be in the place I am today without you guys and am so thankful for your understand...