Mumbai, Jan 26 || Legendary playback singer Alka Yagnik expressed her profound gratitude after being conferred with the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.
Sharing her emotions, the voice of romance described the honour as both humbling and deeply moving, reflecting on her decades-long journey in the Indian film and music industry.
Taking to Instagram, Alka wrote: “I am deeply grateful to the Government of India for bestowing upon me the Padma Bhushan. After decades in the film and music industry, this honour feels both humbling and deeply emotional.”
She went on to thank everyone who has been a part of her journey.
“My heartfelt thanks to the filmmakers, composers, lyricists, co-singers, musicians, technicians, press, media and every individual who forms the soul of our movies! This journey would not have been possible without you. To my friends, family, and listeners...your love has been my constant strength. This music, this journey, and this moment belong to all of us. Love, Alka.”
For the caption, she simply wrote: “Jai hind. 26.01.2026.”
On January 25, the singer was named as the recipient of the Padma Awards along with Mammootty, actor R. Madhavan and the late advertising legend Piyush Pandey.