Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has received a legal notice over wearing a royal pendant engraved with a Quranic verse during Diwali celebrations.
The notice was issued by Abbas Hafeez, a Congress leader from Madhya Pradesh, in his personal capacity. It also names celebrity stylist Rhea Kapoor, who arranged Kareena’s festive look.
Hafeez objected to the presentation of Ayat-ul-Kursi, a revered verse from the Holy Quran, as part of a fashion accessory.
He has demanded that photographs and videos showing the pendant be removed from social media. He has also sought a public apology from both Kareena and Rhea.
200-Year-Old Bhopal Royal Pendant Behind Controversy
The controversy began after Kareena shared pictures of her Diwali outfit online.
She wore a beige kaftan designed by Punit Balana, paired with a matching turban and traditional royal jewellery.
The most discussed piece was a 30-carat emerald pendant engraved with Ayat-ul-Kursi. The jewellery reportedly dates back around 200 years and belonged to the Begum of Bhopal.
Rhea Kapoor highlighted the pendant’s history in her Instagram post. She described it as a royal family heirloom passed down through Kareena’s husband, Saif Ali Khan.
Saif’s grandmother, Sajida Sultan, was the daughter of Hamidullah Khan, the last ruling Nawab of Bhopal.
Legal Notice Seeks Removal of Social Media Posts
According to the notice, Hafeez’s objection concerns how the sacred Quranic inscription was displayed in the photographs.
He argued that the presentation did not reflect the reverence associated with the religious verse. However, he clarified that his complaint was not about Kareena’s clothing or personal fashion choices.
Hafeez also stated that the notice was issued in his individual capacity and had no connection with the Congress party.
He warned that further legal action could follow if his demands were not addressed. Neither Kareena nor Rhea has publicly responded to the notice so far.
The controversy has sparked wider discussion about religious respect, personal expression and the use of sacred inscriptions in fashion.
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