Kareena Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor Served Legal Notice Over Quranic Verse Pendant in Diwali 2026 Photos
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Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan and stylist Rhea Kapoor have been served a legal notice over an heirloom emerald pendant engraved with a sacred Quranic verse that Kareena wore during her Diwali 2026 family celebrations.
Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson Abbas Hafeez initiated the legal action days after photographs of the actor’s festive ensemble went viral on social media, according to an India Today report. Hafeez alleged that wearing the sacred inscription as a fashion accessory in the celebratory photographs hurt his religious sentiments.
In the notice, Hafeez has demanded the immediate removal of the images from social media platforms alongside a public apology from Kareena Kapoor. Neither Kareena nor Rhea Kapoor has issued an official statement responding to the notice so far.
How the Bhopal Royal Heirloom Sparked Debate
The controversy stems from an intimate family gathering hosted by Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan for Diwali 2026. While Saif wore an all-black traditional ensemble, Kareena opted for an embellished beige-toned pure chandi kaftan and a matching turban designed by Punit Balana, keeping her Instagram caption brief: "Diwali 2026."
Online speculation quickly zeroed in on the heritage jewellery she wore, which social media users identified as bearing the Ayat-ul-Kursi—one of the most revered verses of the Quran.
Stylist Rhea Kapoor had previously detailed the provenance of the pieces while sharing photos of the look online. Describing the styling as "real heirlooms and real personal style," Rhea noted that Kareena was wearing a 200-year-old kalgi belonging to the Nawab of Bhopal paired with the Begum of Bhopal’s 30-carat emerald carved with the Ayat-ul-Kursi.
What’s Next for Kareena on the Work Front
Amid the unfolding legal row, Kareena Kapoor recently confirmed her next major big-screen outing. On November 2, marking Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday, she shared a silhouette teaser of the two actors dancing together, officially confirming her role in SRK’s upcoming film, King.
