Kareena Kapoor Gets Legal Notice Over Ayat-ul-Kursi Pendant
Kareena Kapoor Faces Legal Notice Over Ayat-ul-Kursi Pendant Worn at Diwali Celebration
Islamabad: Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has reportedly received a legal notice over wearing a 30-carat emerald pendant engraved with Ayat-ul-Kursi during Diwali celebrations, sparking a debate over the use and presentation of religious verses in fashion and public appearances.
According to Indian media reports, the legal notice was issued on November 11 by Congress leader and National Media Coordinator Abbas Hafeez. Celebrity stylist Rhea Kapoor, who coordinated Kareena’s festive outfit and jewellery, has also been named in the notice.
The controversy emerged after Kareena shared photographs from her Diwali celebrations on social media. In the pictures, she was seen wearing a traditional outfit alongside an emerald pendant featuring the inscription of Ayat-ul-Kursi, a revered Quranic verse.
The notice reportedly raises concerns over the presentation of the Quranic inscription in fashion photography and social media content, arguing that its portrayal could affect its religious sanctity.
It demands that Kareena Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor remove the relevant photographs, videos and posts from their social media accounts. It also calls for public apologies and assurances that Quranic verses will not be presented in a manner considered disrespectful in the future.
Historic Jewellery Linked to Saif Ali Khan’s Royal Heritage
The controversy has also drawn attention to the historical background of the jewellery. Rhea Kapoor explained in an Instagram post that Kareena wore a nearly 200-year-old traditional turban ornament associated with the former royal family of Bhopal, along with a 30-carat emerald belonging to the Begum of Bhopal.
The emerald, engraved with Ayat-ul-Kursi, is reportedly part of the ancestral collection of Kareena’s husband, Saif Ali Khan.
Saif Ali Khan has family connections with both the former royal house of Pataudi and the erstwhile ruling family of Bhopal. His paternal grandmother, Sajida Sultan, was the daughter of Nawab Hamidullah Khan, the last ruling Nawab of Bhopal. She married Nawab Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, and their son Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi was Saif’s father.
Kareena’s Diwali appearance also featured a khaki-coloured kaftan designed by Puneet Balana, paired with a matching turban-style headpiece.
No Official Response Yet
While the legal notice has brought the actress’s jewellery choice into the spotlight, there has been no publicly confirmed response from Kareena Kapoor Khan or Rhea Kapoor regarding the allegations and demands.
The matter has attracted attention because it involves a historic family heirloom, celebrity fashion and the religious significance of Quranic verses.
