Mumbai: Actor Kareena Kapoor has reportedly been served a legal notice by social activist Abbas Hafeez and members of the Muslim community over a pendant associated with the erstwhile royal family of Bhopal and inscribed with the Islamic verse ‘Ayat-ul-Kursi’.
For one of her Diwali looks, Kareena opted for a beige kaftan by designer Punit Balana, pairing it with a matching turban featuring a glittering kalgi.
The accessory holds special significance, as it was previously worn by Saif Ali Khan on his wedding day.
She completed the ensemble with a 30-carat emerald pendant bearing the inscription ‘Ayat-ul-Kursi’.
The verse is the 255th verse of Surah Al-Baqarah, the second chapter of the Holy Quran.
The heirloom originally belonged to the Begum of Bhopal and reportedly came to Kareena through Saif’s family after their marriage.
Taking to Instagram, Rhea Kapoor, who styled Kareena, shared details of the outfit and its accessories.
She wrote, “Kareena in a pure chandi kaftan and turban by Punit Balana, wearing a 200-year-old kalgi from the Nawab of Bhopal and the Begum of Bhopal’s 30-carat emerald, carved with the ‘Ayat-ul-Kursi.’”
Elaborating on the jewellery’s significance, Rhea added, “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.”
Kareena also shared a series of pictures from the festive occasion on Instagram.
Captioning the post, she wrote, “Diwali is all about traditions done right.”