Controversy Erupts as Kareena Kapoor Khan Wears Quranic Pendant

Mumbai, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has found herself at the center of a controversy once again. During the Diwali celebrations, she wore an exquisite pendant, believed to be over 200 years old, featuring Quranic verses. This choice has drawn the ire of Congress leader Abbas Hafeez, who has sent her a legal notice demanding an apology to the Muslim community.

Hafeez argues that wearing and displaying religious jewelry with Quranic inscriptions as a fashion accessory is offensive to the sentiments of the Muslim community. He has requested the removal of related images and videos from social media and called for a public apology from the actress.

In a statement to the media, Hafeez expressed concern that the pendant, associated with the Begums of Bhopal, is linked to Islamic heritage. The inscriptions on it are known as Ayat-ul-Kursi, which holds significant sanctity for Muslims, who traditionally refrain from touching it without ritual purity.

While Hafeez clarified that he does not object to Kapoor’s overall attire, he emphasized that flaunting the pendant during Diwali is inappropriate. He stated, “This historic pendant from Bhopal is tied to our heritage and should not be used for fashion shows.”

He further noted that while Kapoor adorned her look with a traditional kalgi, the pendant’s religious significance makes it unsuitable for casual wear. “The Begums of Bhopal were known for their modesty, and this pendant was created for faith, not fashion,” he added.

As of now, there has been no official response from Kareena Kapoor Khan or her team regarding the legal notice. It remains to be seen how the actress will address this situation.