Dilip Kumar Sahab's health is stable, do not believe in rumours: Saira Banu

Veteran actress Saira Banu shared a social media post on Monday evening updating her husband, ailing Bollywood legend Dilip Kumar's health. She took to thespian's Twitter account and assured netizens that he is well and will be discharged soon.

Her statement reads: "Past few days my beloved husband, Yousuf Khan, has been unwell and recuperating at a hospital in Mumbai. Through this note, I want to thank all of you for keeping him in your prayers and for all the love and affection. My husband, my Kohinoor our Dilip Kumar Sahab's health is stable and doctors have assured me that he should be discharged soon."

Requesting netizens to not pay heed to rumours, the actress further wrote: "I urge you not to believe in rumours. While I ask you to pray for Sahab's health, I am praying that the almighty keep all of you safe and healthy during this pandemic."

Dilip Kumar was admitted to Mumbai's Hinduja hospital on Sunday after complaining of breathlessness. Around Monday noon, a twitter post on his official handle said the actor was on oxygen support and not on ventilator.

In a separate Tweet, media personnel were requested not to pay heed to rumours of actor's death and only share verified news with actor's fans.