She said, "For every such rumour there are a trillion prayers going up to the Almighty from his fans, well wishers and family members to give him long life and good health. I understand the concern of the media and have no complaints. I am distressed that there are idle minds which come up with such rumours as some kind of a past time at regular intervals to spread needless anxiety and panic. I request the mischief makers whoever they are to use their spare time and abilities for good work and in good ways.''
Rumours about the actor's ill health every now and then have angered Saira Banu. She said, "I am releasing this statement with a tinge of displeasure because this is not the first time such a rumour has spread without any basis, reason or cause. I have been woken up from sleep at odd hours this time and on previous occasions by phone calls seeking to know the fact and my staff and close friends have also had to answer calls at odd hours just because some sadistic mind has been at work and has triggered a distasteful rumour."
