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Kareena Kapoor has been sent a legal notice for wearing a pendant with the inscription Ayat-ul-Kursi, related to the heritage of the Nawab family of Bhopal. He has been accused of hurting religious sentiments. In the look which sparked controversy, Kareena also wore the 200-year-old diamond studded kalgi of Bhopal’s Nawab Hamidullah Khan. Even before this, Kareena had worn the same pair worn by Begum Sajida Sultan at her wedding in 1939.
But now there is a big controversy over his pedant. An apology has been demanded from him, some people have also come out in his support. But this is not the first such case when Kareena or Saif are facing allegations of hurting religious sentiments. Both have faced allegations of hurting the sentiments of the Sikh community and sometimes the Christian community. Apart from this, the couple also faced criticism for their marriage and naming their son Taimur.
Read the full story of Kareena’s pedant controversy and its relation with the Nawab family and also know the full story of Saif, Kareena and celebs’ controversies over jewellery.
First know what is the controversy over Kareena’s pedant?
Kareena Kapoor shared some of her pictures on social media on the occasion of Diwali 2026. In these, she was seen wearing a beige colored kaftan with silver work and a matching turban by designer Puneet Balana. However, the most talked about thing in her look was the jewellery.
Kareena wore a 30-carat emerald around her neck, on which Ayat-ul-Kursi of the Quran is engraved. This pendant is said to be the ancestral heritage of the Begum of Bhopal. Apart from this, he also wore about 200 years old diamond kalgi on his head, which is related to the Nawab family of Bhopal.
This 30 carat emerald pendant used to belong to Begum Sajida Sultan, daughter of Nawab Hamidullah Khan of Bhopal.
How did the controversy start?
On 11 November 2026, Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Abbas Hafeez sent a legal notice to Kareena Kapoor and her stylist Rhea Kapoor. He says that a verse from the Quran is written on the pendant, hence the way of wearing it and displaying it in public should be in accordance with religious decorum.
The notice demands removal of photos and videos from social media, a public apology and avoidance of such presentations in future. Hafeez said that he has no objection to Kareena’s clothes or wearing jewelery in general, but has a question on the manner in which the holy verse was shown.
Amidst the controversy, Hindu Utsav Committee President Chandrashekhar Tiwari supported Kareena. He says that Kareena is wearing the pendant around her neck, close to her heart and there is nothing to apologize for.
How did the pendant and crest of the Nawabs reach Kareena?
Nawab Hamidullah Khan was the last ruler of the princely state of Bhopal. The kalgi worn by Kareena and Saif used to belong to Hamidullah Khan, which has now been used by Kareena after years.
Nawab Hamidullah Khan of Bhopal, wearing Royal Kalgi in turban.
Kareena Kapoor wearing Hamidullah Khan’s Kalgi.
This crest is 200 years old.
Saif also wore this kalgi for the photoshoot of Harper’s Bazaar in 2016.
Begum Sajida Sultan, daughter of Nawab Hamidullah Khan, was married to Nawab Iftikhar Ali Khan of Pataudi heritage.
From this marriage he had a son, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, who was the former captain of the Indian cricket team. Mansoor Ali Khan married actress Sharmila Tagore in 1968, with whom he had three children, Saif, Saba and Soha.
Wedding photo of Mansoor Ali Khan and Sharmila Tagore.
Mansoor Ali Khan had received the emerald pediment inscribed with Ayat-ul-Kursi and a 200-year-old Kalgi from his parents. This pendant was later given to Saif, which was worn by Kareena on Diwali.
Before Kalgi and pedant, Begum Sajida Sultan’s 1939 lehenga was also worn.
The most talked about thing in Kareena and Saif’s wedding was their wedding dress. Kareena wore a traditional royal outfit belonging to Begum Sajida Sultan of Bhopal.
Kareena wore this pair in her wedding in 2012.
Before Kareena, Sharmila Tagore had worn this pair.
Sajida Sultan wore this pair at her wedding in 1939.
Begum Sajida Sultan later gave it to her daughter-in-law Sharmila Tagore, who wore it at her wedding. For Kareena’s wedding, designer Ritu Kumar had redesigned this old pair. It included rust and gold tissue fabric kurta, farshi pajama and dupatta. The old scarf was also used after repair.
Know the old disputes of Saif and Kareena-
2009: Sikh community’s objection to ‘Love Aaj Kal’
Some people from the Sikh community had raised objections to a scene in Saif Ali Khan’s film ‘Love Aaj Kal’. In the film, Saif’s character is seen trying to impress a girl in the Gurudwara. Sikh organizations had objections to such romantic scenes in the Gurudwara and the depiction of his character’s beard.
As the matter escalated, Saif organized a special screening of the film for members of the Sikh community. He expressed regret over the Gurudwara scene and agreed to remove some objectionable parts from the film. These included the scene involving the girl in the Gurudwara and some shots related to langar.
November 2009: Uproar over ‘Kurbaan’ poster
There was a dispute over a poster of Kareena and Saif’s film ‘Kurbaan’. In this, Kareena was seen in backless style and Saif was seen shirtless. Shiv Sena workers protested, calling the poster obscene. Posters were torn at many places in Mumbai and warnings were also given to stop the screening of the film.
Kareena had defended the poster saying that it shows the story and emotions of the film. According to him, the picture was a mix of love, passion and violence. There was nothing obscene in it.
February 2012: Saif assaulted in Taj Hotel restaurant
On 22 February 2012, Saif Ali Khan had a fight with NRI businessman Iqbal Mir Sharma at Wasabi restaurant located in Taj Hotel, Mumbai. Kareena, Karisma Kapoor, Amrita Arora and Malaika Arora were also present with Saif at that time.
Iqbal had alleged that he had objected to the noise made by Saif and his friends, following which Saif assaulted him and his nose was fractured. On the other hand, Saif said that Iqbal had behaved indecently towards the women present with him.
Saif was arrested in this case and later got bail. In March 2014, the court had framed charges of assault against Saif and his two friends. In 2015, there was news of the matter being sent for mediation.
October 2012: Discussion of Saif-Kareena’s marriage and religious conversion
Kareena and Saif married on 16 October 2012. Both come from different religious backgrounds. After marriage, discussions started on social media regarding Kareena’s religious conversion.
In January 2015, Kareena’s morphed picture was used on the cover of ‘Himalaya Dhvani’, the magazine of Durga Vahini, the women’s wing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad. In the picture, half of her face was covered with a burqa and a bindi was also visible on her forehead. Along with this, a message related to ‘Love Jihad’ and conversion was given.
In this case, questions were also raised about Kareena’s picture being used without her permission.
2016: Controversy over the name of son Taimur
On 20 December 2016, a son was born to Kareena and Saif. The couple named him Taimur. This name caused a lot of controversy on social media, as people linked it to the medieval ruler Taimur, who invaded India in 1398.
People criticized the decision to name the child. Kareena later said in an interview that this controversy had affected her as a mother. Saif had also told that he had thought about changing the name for some time, but Kareena was not in favor of it.
2021: Web series ‘Tandav’ accused of hurting religious sentiments
Saif Ali Khan’s web series ‘Tandav’ was released in January 2021. Some scenes and dialogues of the series were accused of insulting Hindu deities and hurting religious sentiments. Many people including BJP leader Ram Kadam protested and demanded boycott of the series.
After the controversy escalated, the makers apologized and decided to remove or edit the scenes considered objectionable.
2024: Legal notice on the word ‘Bible’ in the name of Kareena’s book
Kareena published a book related to her pregnancy ‘Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible’ in 2021. In May 2024, Madhya Pradesh lawyer Christopher Anthony objected to the use of the word ‘Bible’ in the name of the book and called it hurting the sentiments of the Christian community.
Madhya Pradesh High Court had issued notice to Kareena and other parties related to the book on this petition.
Apart from Kareena, which celebs had controversy over their jewellery?
1. Rihanna: Controversy over wearing Ganesh ji pendant (2021)
In February 2021, American pop star Rihanna shared a picture of herself on social media. In this she was seen wearing a diamond pendant with the shape of Lord Ganesha. Her outfit in the picture was also quite bold.
After this many social media users raised objection. People said that using the figure of Lord Ganesha as a fashion accessory is an insult to their religious sentiments. Some people called it misuse of cultural symbols.
2. Katy Perry: Controversy over burning locket with Allah written on it (2014)
There was a controversy regarding a scene in the music video of American singer Katy Perry’s song ‘Dark Horse’. Katy Perry was seen in the role of an Egyptian queen in the video.
In one scene, a man comes in front of him wearing a locket on which ‘Allah’ is written in Arabic. In the video, Katy’s character burns the man with fire. During this the locket was also shown burning.
Many people from the Muslim community objected to this scene. An online petition was started demanding the removal of the video, which was signed by more than 57 thousand people.
3. Kim Kardashian: Controversy over wearing earrings with ‘Om’ written on them (2021)
American reality TV star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian has also faced criticism for wearing jewelery with religious symbols. In June 2021, objection was raised on social media regarding the diamond hoop earring with Om symbol in one of her photoshoots.
Some people said that Om is a sacred mantra and spiritual symbol of Hindu religion. It should not be used only as a fashion accessory.
4. Taapsee Pannu: Complaint on wearing locket of Goddess Lakshmi (2023)
In March 2023, a complaint was filed against actress Taapsee Pannu in Indore for hurting religious sentiments.
Taapsee walked the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week on 12 March 2023. During this time she wore a red gown and a gold necklace with the shape of Goddess Lakshmi around her neck.
Eklavya Singh Gaur, convenor of Hindu Rakshak Sangathan, had objected to this. They alleged that Taapsee had hurt the sentiments of Hindu religion by wearing a locket with the picture of Goddess Lakshmi with a revealing dress. The news of investigation into the case came to light after the police received the complaint.
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