Pakistani actor Dodi Khan, who recently proposed to Bollywood actress Rakhi Sawant, has taken a U-turn.

In a new video message shared on Instagram, he explains his decision and refers to his previous video where he proposed to her.

"You all saw my video in which I proposed to Rakhi Sawant? I have known Rakhi Sawant for a long time, I proposed to her because I found her to be a God-fearing and loving person," he said.

He recognised the hardships she had faced in her life. "Rakhi Sawant has seen many ups and downs in her life. She lost her parents and stayed with them during their illness, which is rare in today's era. What the person who came into her life did to her is not hidden from anyone," he stated.

He also mentioned that Rakhi Sawant converted to Islam, changed her name to Fatima, and performed Umrah. "That's why I proposed to her, but people didn't like it. I received messages from people and was severely criticized, which I cannot bear," he added.

The Pakistani actor, however, apologised to Rakhi Sawant. "I am sorry Rakhi ji! You are a very good friend of mine and will remain so. You may not be able to become my bride, but I promise you that you will become the daughter-in-law of Pakistan. I will get you married to one of my friends or brothers," he said.

Since the new video message was posted on social media, Dodi Khan has faced severe criticism from users who have accused him of seeking cheap fame with his initial proposal.