India, June 25 -- Diljit Dosanjh's former manager, Sonali Singh, has come out to defend him amid the backlash that the singer-actor has been facing for sharing screen space with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in his upcoming film, Sardaar Ji 3. Also read: Sardaar Ji 3 makers defend casting Hania Aamir opposite Diljit Dosanjh: 'Was shot well before the prevailing situation'

Sonali took to Instagram to share a long statement to support Diljit amid the hate he is getting for starring alongside Hania. She put out the note with the title, "Always Choosing Love Over Hate".

"In a career spanning over two decades, Diljit Dosanjh has become a cultural icon not only for India but for the global stage. Yet, time and again, he has been placed under th...