Kareena Kapoor’s 30-carat emerald pendant sparks controversy: Why did she receive a legal notice?
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Diwali look sparks controversy over a 30-carat emerald pendant engraved with Ayat al-Kursi. Know about the legal notice, royal heirloom and support from Hindu organisations.
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Diwali look may have been all about festive fashion, but it was her statement jewellery that grabbed everyone’s attention. The actor recently found herself at the centre of a controversy after wearing a vintage emerald pendant featuring the Quranic verse Ayat al-Kursi. While the stunning piece added royal charm to her outfit, it also led to a legal notice from Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson Abbas Hafeez.
What Is the Controversy About?Hafeez sent a legal notice to Kareena, demanding that she remove the photographs featuring the pendant from social media and issue a public apology. He clarified that his objection was not to the actor wearing the jewellery but to the way a sacred Quranic verse was displayed as part of a fashion look. He claimed that it had hurt the religious sentiments of the Muslim community.
His lawyer, Mohammad Zafar, also stated that the verse holds deep religious importance in Islam. The notice reportedly seeks an assurance that the inscription will not be displayed in a disrespectful manner. Hafeez also clarified that his action was personal and should not be linked to the Congress party.
Hindu Organisation Comes Out in Kareena’s SupportAmid the growing debate, Hindu Utsav Samiti president Chandra Shekhar Tiwari extended his support to the actor. He said Kareena did not need to apologise to anyone, adding that the pendant was worn close to the heart and there was no intention to disrespect any religion.
The Hindu Utsav Samiti and Sanskriti Bachao Manch have also backed the actress. Meanwhile, Kareena and her representatives have not issued an immediate public response to the legal notice.
Royal Heirloom Behind the Stunning LookInterestingly, the pendant is not an ordinary fashion accessory. Celebrity stylist Rhea Kapoor described it as a nearly 200-year-old heirloom belonging to the former royal family of Bhopal. Its connection to Kareena comes through her husband Saif Ali Khan’s family. Saif’s grandmother, Sajida Sultan, was the daughter of the last Nawab of Bhopal.
Kareena’s Diwali Look Was a Royal AffairApart from the pendant, Kareena’s entire outfit was worth noticing. She wore a beige, floor-length kaftan by Jaipur-based designer Punit Balana, featuring intricate silver gota patti work inspired by Rajasthan’s traditional architecture. She paired the look with a turban and a diamond-studded royal kalgi that has been in Saif’s family for around 200 years.