India, June 24 -- Veteran singer Alka Yagnik made a rare public appearance on Tuesday as she attended the Padma Awards 2026 ceremony in Delhi to receive the Padma Bhushan honour. The outing marked one of her first public appearances since revealing her battle with a rare hearing disorder. However, videos of the singer, who appeared visibly frail, sparked concern among fans about her health. The singer has now addressed concerns around her health.

Alka was honoured with the Padma Bhushan honour at the Padma Awards 2026 ceremony on June 23. She was conferred with the prestigious award by the President, Droupadi Murmu.

Several videos from the ceremony have surfaced on social media, showing Alka looking visibly frail as she was assisted by ...