Filmmaker Aisha Sulthana reveals marriage to former Lakshadweep deputy collector Harshit Saini: "We just knew we were in love"

Aisha Sulthana, the first female filmmaker from Lakshadweep, has officially confirmed her marriage to Harshit Saini, the former deputy collector of Andrott and Agatti islands.



Speaking candidly in an interview with Manorama News, Aisha shared that she and Harshit bonded over their common goal of working for the welfare of Lakshadweep’s people.


“We never said the words ‘I love you’ to each other,” Aisha reflected. We simply got each other. Our desires aligned, and that quiet understanding naturally led us to marriage.”


A quiet ceremony, A planned celebration


The couple had already registered their marriage quietly, planning to host a grand reception in December after Aisha’s mother returns from Umrah. However, the couple's private moment was thrust into public view after news of their marriage leaked via WhatsApp groups.




“We wanted to announce it after our reception,” Aisha explained. “He was at an official event and stepped out briefly to complete the registration. His team had everything arranged. We signed the papers and parted ways that day.”


"I’ve decided to put that project on hold”


Aisha also touched upon her upcoming directorial project titled 124 A, inspired by the Indian Penal Code section related to sedition—a subject deeply personal to her, given her past legal battles for speaking out against Lakshadweep’s administration.


“After seeing what happened to films like 'Empuraan' and 'JSK', I’ve decided to put that project on hold,” she admitted.


Aisha Sulthana had previously been charged with sedition for her remarks about former UT administrator Praful K Patel. She has also worked as the assistant director in the movie 'Kettiyolaanu Ente Malakha'.