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Kareena served legal notice over 'Ayat-ul-Kursi' pendant

Published : Wednesday, 11 November, 2026 at 6:11 PM

Observer Online Report

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Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan has received a legal notice from Congress leader Abbas Hafeez over wearing a 30-carat emerald pendant inscribed with Ayat-ul-Kursi, a Quranic verse, with the complainant demanding a public apology and removal of the related social media post.

Hafeez reportedly objected to the use of the Quranic inscription as a fashion accessory, saying it hurt his religious sentiments. The notice also warns of further legal action if its demands are not met.

The controversy began after Kareena shared photographs of her Diwali outfit on Instagram, featuring a beige kaftan, a matching turban and the emerald pendant. Celebrity stylist Rhea Kapoor described the piece as an heirloom of the Bhopal royal family passed down through Saif Ali Khan's family.

The pendant reportedly belonged to the Begum of Bhopal and bears Ayat-ul-Kursi, the 255th verse of Surah Al-Baqarah. Hafeez has claimed it is around 400 years old and was intended for religious use, although its age and historical ownership have not been independently verified.

No response from Kareena or her representatives to the legal notice was available.

-AH

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