Kareena's special look on Diwali
New Delhi: Famous Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan's Diwali look has now become a subject of controversy. On this special occasion, he wore a pendant made of 30 carat emerald, on which the Quranic verse 'Ayat-ul-Kursi' is inscribed. Congress leader Abbas Hafeez has raised objection regarding this jewellery. He has sent a legal notice to Kareena and her stylist Rhea Kapoor, demanding removal of photos and videos and a public apology.
Kareena had shared some pictures on her Instagram on the occasion of Diwali. In these pictures, she was seen in a beige kaftan and matching turban designed by designer Punit Balana. Her look also included a 30-carat emerald pendant with the Quranic verse Ayat-ul-Kursi inscribed on it, which sparked controversy.
What is the demand in the notice?
Congress leader Abbas Hafeez sent a legal notice to Kareena and Rhea Kapoor on November 11. He clarified that he has no problem with anyone's clothing or personal choices. Their only objection is to the way the pendant containing the holy verse was displayed on social media. Hafeez says that while wearing jewelery with Quranic verses, respect should also be maintained while presenting it in public. In the notice, he has demanded removal of the photos and videos, a public apology and an assurance that the sanctity of the verse will be taken care of in future. They allege that the way the pendant was shown in Kareena's post, there was a lack of necessary respect for the verse.
Rhea Kapoor's statement
Kareena's stylist Rhea Kapoor told that the jewelery worn in the pictures is the heritage of the Pataudi family. This jewelery has been in Saif Ali Khan's family for generations. Saif's grandmother Sajida Sultan was the daughter of Hamidullah Khan, the last Nawab of Bhopal. She was married to Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi. His son Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi was Saif's father. Thus these royal jewels are part of the family heritage. Hafeez has also clarified that his objection is not to Kareena's clothes or other jewellery, but to the way the pendant with Quran's verse was shown.