Carnatic vocalist Bombay Jayashri stable after suffering 'health setback' amid UK tour

NEW DELHI: Famed Carnatic vocalist Bombay Jayashri Ramnath recently suffered a 'health setback' during her United Kingdom tour.

A statement uploaded on her Instagram Story said that the renowned singer is stable and has been recovering, thanks to the "timely medical intervention" from the National Health Service (NHS) in the country.

"Bombay Jayashri had a health set back in the United Kingdom where she is currently touring for her concerts. She received timely medical intervention thanks to the capable staff at the NHS and her accompanying artistes. She is currently stable and recovering well, she requires rest for a couple of days," the statement read.

According to a PTI report, the well-known musician underwent a surgical procedure for an aneurysm she suffered while touring the UK. Aneurysms, when an artery swells up due to weak arterial wall, can occur anywhere in the body - brain, spleen, aorta, back of the knee or intestine. A ruptured aneurysm can result in internal bleeding and stroke. It can sometimes be fatal.

The singer's family, who is with her in the country, said that she needs to rest for a couple of days. Her family also requested the fans and media to respect their privacy. They urged her fans to ignore the "messages circulating on social media platforms."

"Bombay Jayashri's family requests privacy and your support during this period. We shall update you in due course. Requesting all to ignore messages circulating on social media platforms Thank you for your support," the statement concluded.

Jayashri is a popular face in the world of Carnatic music.

The Padma Shri awardee, who is in her 50s, has also rendered well-known Tamil film songs.

Besides Tamil, the singer is also known for singing songs in multiple languages including Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.

Some of her most memorable songs include 'Partha Mudhal' from 2006 Tamil movie 'Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu', 'Yaaro Manathile' from 2008's 'Dhaam Dhoom', 'Zara Zara Behakta Hain' from the movie 'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' and 'Pi's Lullaby' from Ang Lee's film 'Life of Pi'.