Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor has reportedly received a legal notice over wearing jewellery engraved with Ayat-ul-Kursi during Diwali celebrations.
According to Indian media reports, Kareena wore a valuable piece of jewellery inherited from the family of her husband, Saif Ali Khan. The necklace features Ayat-ul-Kursi, a verse from the Holy Quran.
The jewellery, featuring a 30-carat emerald, reportedly belongs to the royal family of Bhopal. The actress also paired it with a nearly 200-year-old traditional turban ornament.
Indian political leader Abbas Hafeez sent a legal notice to Kareena Kapoor and her stylist, Rhea Kapoor, alleging that the presentation of the Quranic verse had hurt religious sentiments.
The notice reportedly demands the removal of related photographs and videos from social media, a public apology and an assurance that sacred verses will be treated with respect in the future.
Abbas Hafeez clarified that his objection was not to Kareena’s outfit or her participation in Diwali celebrations, but rather to the use of a Quranic verse as a fashion accessory.
Neither Kareena Kapoor nor Saif Ali Khan has issued a public response to the matter so far.