Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan is embroiled in controversy regarding her Diwali look. A legal notice has been sent to the actress for wearing a historical pendant inscribed with a holy verse from the Quran. This notice has been sent by Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson and national media coordinator Abbas Hafeez to Kareena Kapoor and her stylist Rhea Kapoor. The notice demands removal of the photographs shared on social media and a public apology.
Actually, on the occasion of Diwali, Kareena Kapoor had shared some of her pictures on social media. In these pictures, she was seen in a silver kaftan and matching turban designed by designer Puneet Balana. Amidst the discussion about her traditional look, a special emerald pendant worn around her neck created controversy.
Ayat-ul-Kursi is written on a 200 year old royal pendant
Kareena Kapoor wore a 30 carat emerald pendant with her Diwali look. Ayat-ul-Kursi of the holy book of Islam, Quran, is engraved on this pendant. This is the 255th verse of the second chapter of the Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah. Kareena's stylist Rhea Kapoor had given information about the history of this jewelery in a social media post. He had told that this pendant belonged to the Begum of Bhopal and is a part of the heritage of the former royal family of Bhopal. According to Riya, Kareena also wore an almost 200 year old Kalgi, which belonged to the Nawab of Bhopal. Both these jewelery are related to the heritage of Saif Ali Khan's family. Saif's grandmother Sajida Sultan was the daughter of Nawab Hamidullah Khan, the last ruler of Bhopal.
Abbas Hafeez expressed fear of hurting religious sentiments
Abbas Hafeez, in his legal notice, has objected to the display of a verse from the Holy Quran as a fashion accessory. He says that it is important to maintain special respect and dignity for the verses of religious texts.
It has been clarified in the notice that he has no objection to Kareena's clothes, personal choice or other royal jewellery. His objection is specifically about the way pendants with verses from the Quran are presented in photographs. According to Hafeez, this presentation has hurt the sentiments of some people of the Muslim community and people associated with the historical heritage of Bhopal.
Demand for removal of photos and unconditional apology
Through a legal notice, a demand has been made to remove photos, videos and social media posts related to Kareena Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor. Apart from this, it has been asked to publicly apologize unconditionally and give assurance that in future, the religious dignity of the holy verse will be taken care of.
Abbas Hafeez has clarified that he has sent this notice in his personal capacity. It has no connection with the Congress party. He has warned that if the demands are not met, further legal action can be taken through police or court.
Awaiting the response of Kareena and Rhea Kapoor
At present, there has been no official reaction from Kareena Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor on this entire controversy. In such a situation, now everyone's eyes are on the reaction of both of them and their next step on this legal notice.