Veteran singer and actress Ila Arun extended his support to the legendary playback singer Alka Yagnik after comments went viral questioning his singing ability following his recent Padma Bhushan honor and health concerns.On her social media account on Thursday, Ila wrote an emotional letter for Alka, expressing disappointment over the remarks about the famous playback singer.In her post, Ila wrote, ‘For those who doubted Alka Yagnik ji, I saw comments that “she can’t sing anymore” after being honored with the Padma Bhushan. It’s debilitating. For any artist, singer, painter, actor to be told you can’t do what you love is very painful. Art lives in the soul, not just in the voice, hands, or stage.”He added, “Alka ji has given India decades of magic. The whole country is proud of her Padma Bhushan, and rightly so.He further wrote, “I love you, dear Alka your strength, your positivity. I see you are back full. With lots of love and blessings, Yours always, Ila Arun.”Yesterday, the legendary singer was honored with the Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian awards, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian music.On Thursday, Alka Yagnik addressed concerns about her health after a video of her leaving the Padma Bhushan ceremony in a wheelchair went viral on social media.Sharing a note on his social media account, the star singer assured everyone that he was “recovered and just tired” after a long day at the prestigious event.Alka wrote, “Thank you for your love, concern and countless good wishes. I saw the concern surrounding a video from the ceremony and I want to assure everyone that I am fine and making positive progress in my recovery. After a long and memorable day at the Padma facilitation, I was just tired and asked for a wheelchair as I left.”He added, “Please don’t worry. I feel better and remain very grateful for the prayers and support that continue to strengthen me. My heartfelt thanks to the Honorable President of India, the Honorable Prime Minister, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Government of India for this great honor.”“We will celebrate this happy occasion soon. With gratitude and love, Alka Yagnik,” he added.