I have never met Sharmila: Prabhas

Two days after YS Sharmila, sister of YSR Congress party chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy lodged a complaint with the Hyderabad Commissioner of Police demanding action against websites which have been writing false news related to an alleged affair between her and actor Prabhas, the latter has issued a public statement.

The actor’s statement, issued on Sunday, was definitely an attempt to clear the air. “There have been several embarrassing rumours about my alleged relationship with Ms. Y.S. Sharmila. I would like to categorically state that I have never met or spoken to Ms. Y.S. Sharmilla and the rumours in circulation are completely baseless and have not even an iota of truth in them. (sic)” it read.

Prabhas added that the rumours were in bad taste considering “another individual” was involved. “Earlier, I have not responded seriously to rumours concerning my health, hoping that they would fade away. I felt that ignoring these rumours was the best way to deal with them. However, I can’t ignore rumours, which affect another individual and I have now decided to issue this statement, to strongly condemn them. They are insensitive, disrespectful and are damaging to the dignity and reputation of a well-respected individual who is married and a mother as well. (sic)” he added.

He urged the police to take action “against individuals responsible for perpetuating and spreading these kinds of rumours specific to this case and in general as they have potential to cause irreparable damage to the reputation of concerned individuals”.