Bhopal, Nov 12: The Kareena Kapoor pendant controversy has drawn fresh attention after a Hindu outfit backed the Bollywood actor over a legal notice from Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson Abbas Hafeez. The notice concerns her social media photographs featuring a 200-year-old emerald heirloom pendant bearing a Quranic verse.
Hafeez demanded that Kareena remove the photographs and issue a public apology. He clarified that he had no objection to her wearing the jewellery. However, he objected to the way she displayed the religious inscription on social media. He claimed the photographs had hurt the sentiments of the Muslim community.
Legal Notice Over Kareena Kapoor’s Quran-Inscribed Pendant
Hafeez’s advocate, Mohammad Zafar, said the pendant carries a verse from the Holy Quran. He stressed that Islam considers the holy text sacred. He also said religious practices prescribe ritual ablution before people touch or recite its verses.
The legal notice demands the removal of the photographs and related posts. It also seeks a public apology and an assurance against displaying the inscription in a manner considered disrespectful.
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Hafeez said the pendant reflects the heritage of the Begums of Bhopal. He described it as an expression of faith rather than a fashion accessory.
However, he clarified that he had taken the initiative personally. He said people should not link it to the Congress party, its ideology or political position.
200-Year-Old Emerald Pendant Linked to Bhopal Royal Family
The controversy centres on an emerald pendant that celebrity stylist Rhea Kapoor described as a roughly 200-year-old heirloom of the former Bhopal royal family.
Kapoor shared photographs of Kareena wearing the jewellery as part of her Diwali look.
The pendant also has a historical connection to the Pataudi family. Kareena’s husband, Saif Ali Khan, is the grandson of Sajida Sultan. She was the daughter of Hamidullah Khan, the last ruling Nawab of Bhopal.
Sajida married Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi. Their son, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, later captained the Indian cricket team. He was also Saif’s father.
Hindu Outfit Extends Support to Kareena Kapoor
Meanwhile, Hindu Utsav Samiti president Chandra Shekhar Tiwari backed Kareena. He said the actor did not need to apologise to anyone.
“A pendant is meant to be worn around the neck, close to the heart. If it bears Quranic verses, she would not have worn it at any place considered disrespectful. She does not need to apologise to anyone,” Tiwari said.
He also argued that Kareena could naturally wear jewellery belonging to her mother-in-law. He cited her position as the daughter-in-law of the erstwhile Bhopal royal family.
The Hindu Utsav Samiti and Sanskriti Bachao Manch have also expressed support for the actor.
Kareena Kapoor and her representatives had not issued any immediate public response to the legal notice.
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–IANS
