Kareena Kapoor Khan Served Legal Notice Over Quranic Verse on 30-Carat Emerald Pendant Worn for Diwali 2026
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Diwali 2026 festive ensemble has sparked a controversy surrounding a 30-carat emerald pendant she wore for the occasion. The 200-year-old heirloom—passed down through husband Saif Ali Khan’s ancestral royal family of Bhopal—is inscribed with the Quranic verse Ayat-ul-Kursi.
In response to the appearance, Congress spokesperson Abbas Hafeez served a legal notice demanding a public apology and the immediate removal of the actress’s photographs from social media. Amid the growing backlash, the Hindu Utsav Samiti has stepped forward to express support for Kapoor Khan.
For her Diwali celebration, Kapoor Khan wore a pure silver (chandi) kaftan and matching turban designed by Punit Balana, accessorized with a 200-year-old kalgi and the statement emerald pendant belonging to the Begums of Bhopal.
Stylist Rhea Kapoor initially shared the lineage behind the jewelry on social media, noting:
“Real movie star, real chandi, real heirlooms and real personal style… Jewelry: Heirlooms of the Bhopal royal family, Kareena’s own. These pieces come through Saif’s family: his grandmother, Sajida Sultan, was the daughter of the last ruling Nawab of Bhopal.”
However, Hafeez objected to wearing a sacred Quranic inscription as a fashion statement, arguing that the piece was originally commissioned by the Begums of Bhopal as an expression of religious devotion rather than ornamentation.
Clarifying his stance to the Free Press Journal, Hafeez stated that the objection had nothing to do with the festival or her attire. “Let me make it very clear: people are free to celebrate whichever festival they wish and wear whatever clothes they want. Our objection is only to the Quranic verse. Even if she had worn it on Eid, it would still have been objectionable,” he said.
Advocate Mohammad Zafar confirmed that the legal notice seeks the deletion of the photos from social media platforms, warning that further legal action would be considered if the demands are not met. Meanwhile, the Hindu Utsav Samiti’s public backing of the actress has added a new layer to the ongoing debate.
