New video of Alka Yagnik in a wheelchair at Padma Awards ceremony sparks worry among fans: ‘Heartbreaking’

JUst a daytime after Alka Yagnik addressed concerns well-nigh her wellness, a young picture of the singer from the Padma Awards ceremony has surfaced online, worrying fans. In the clip, the Padma Bhushan recipient is seen in a wheelchair, appearing visibly weak and being assisted by an attendant.Alka Yagnik spotted in wheel chairAlka 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.In the video, Alka is seen seated in a wheelchair while being assisted by an attendant. At one point, the singer appears to gesture towards those filming her, seemingly asking them to lower their cameras.The video has sparked concern among her well-wishers. The clip comes a day after the singer opened up about her ongoing health challenges after accepting the Padma Bhushan.“Wishing Alka Yagnik strength, comfort, and a smooth recovery. May she regain her health soon and return to full mobility and good health," one of the fans wrote on X, with another mentioning, “May God heal mam soon and she may appear in some music show after that.”One fan wrote, “It's really sad to see her on wheelchair”, with one mentioning, “Wishing for good health.”“May God heal her soon and she may appear in some music show after that,” one wrote. Another social media user shared, “That’s no age to be in the wheelchair. Very heartbreaking.”“This is sad, hope she recovers soon,” one wrote. One comment read, “It was really sad to see her this way.. One of the sweetest noble souls having to face such a condition.. Prayers for her speedy recovery.”“Wishing Alka Yagnik a speedy recovery and better days ahead. May she return stronger, healthier, and smiling again soon,” one mentioned.Several videos from the ceremony have surfaced on social media, showing Alka looking visibly frail as she was assisted by a female volunteer while walking up to receive the honour from the President. Alka Yagnik addresses health concernsOn Wednesday, Alka took to Instagram, seemingly addressing concerns about her health, revealing that she has been staying away from public appearances as she is "slowly finding my way back."“For the last two years, I have stayed away from the spotlight, from public appearances, and from sharing much of my journey. Many of you knew I am going through difficult health and through it all, your love, prayers, messages, and unwavering support have stayed with me every step of the way,” Alka wrote while sharing an image of herself from the ceremony with the President.She continued, “Today, as I stepped out to receive one of highest civilian honours in the country - the distinguished Padma Bhushan, I did so with a heart full of gratitude. This honour is deeply humbling, and while my name may be on it, it belongs just as much to every listener who welcomed my voice into their lives, carried my songs through generations, and stood by me through both the highs and the challenges.”Talking about her health, Alka wrote, “This moment feels especially meaningful because it marks not just a recognition of my work, but a reminder of the strength that comes from love, hope, and resilience. I am slowly finding my way back, and I wanted to be here today - not only for myself, but for each and every one of you who have been a part of this journey.”“I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Government of India for conferring upon me this extraordinary honour. I accept it with immense humility and respect. Thank you for your warmth, your kindness, your prayers, and your faith in me over the years. I carry all of it with me,” she added.Back in 2024, Alka took to Instagram to share that she has been diagnosed with 'a rare sensorineural nerve hearing loss' due to a 'sudden viral attack'. Her voice was last heard in Imtiaz Ali's Amar Singh Chamkila, which was released in 2024, where she sang Naram Kaalja, composed by A.R. Rahman.