Rakhi Sawant calls Hania Aamir 'sweetheart', urges fans to watch Sardaar Ji amid controversy

Diljit Dosanjh is currently in the news due to his upcoming film, Sardaar Ji 3, which features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. The casting has sparked controversy, as Diljit is facing criticism due to the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. Rakhi Sawant has now voiced her support for Diljit Dosanjh. On Thursday, she shared a glimpse of Diljit and Hania from the film on her Instagram. She referred to Hania as her "sweetheart" and congratulated her on her Bollywood debut.

“Congratulation my sweetheart. Hania AmeeR. I’m so happy. Finally you are in Bollywood films, congratulation Daljit sardaar Ji 3," Rakhi wrote.

In another post, Rakhi urged everyone to watch Diljit Dosanjh’s film and added, Everyone should watch this movie. Sardaar3 Hania Ameer she’s doing debut. Everyone should appreciate her. She’s my favourite. All the best. Congratulation Haniya Allah bless you.

Diljit Dosanjh is facing backlash for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming film, Sardaar Ji 3. The Punjabi singer-actor has been accused of hurting national sentiments, particularly after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. Organizations such as the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) and the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) have called for a ban on Diljit and his future projects in India.

Diljit Dosanjh recently addressed the controversy, telling the BBC Asian Network that the project was completed before current political tensions arose.

Jab yeh film bani thi tab situation sab theek tha. We shot this in Feb and then everything was fine. Uske baad, bhut saari badi cheezen humare haath mein nahi hai. Toh producers ne decide kiya ki film obviously ab India toh nahi lagegi, toh overseas release karte hain. Toh producers ka bahut paisa laga hua hai aur jab yeh film bann rahi thi tab aisa kuch tha nahi, he said, adding that the makers are aware they will incur losses. “Now the situation is not in our hands. So if the producers want to release it abroad, I support them."

Sardaar Ji 3 stars Hania Aamir as a ghost hunter, alongside Diljit Dosanjh, who is assigned to exorcise a spirit from a UK mansion. The film blends action and comedy, with romantic elements as Hania and Neeru Bajwa compete for Diljit's affection.

Scheduled for a global release on June 27, Sardaar Ji 3 faced controversy regarding its casting. The Pahalgam terror attack heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, leading to a ban on Pakistani artists in India.