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Kareena Kapoor's Diwali jewellery choice sparks religious sentiment controversy
Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor has become the subject of social media scrutiny over a 30-carat emerald necklace worn during her Diwali celebrations, with critics claiming the piece bears a religiously significant inscription.
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Kareena Kapoor's elaborate Diwali ensemble has drawn considerable attention on social media, with particular focus on a high-value emerald necklace that has sparked allegations of religious insensitivity. The actor wore the 30-carat piece as part of her festival look, but observers have raised concerns that the jewellery features text of religious significance.
The controversy centres on the necklace allegedly displaying Ayat al-Kursi, a verse from Islamic scripture, engraved on the piece. Social media users have criticized the fashion choice, with some describing it as disrespectful to religious sentiments and traditions.
The incident reflects ongoing social media sensitivity around religious symbolism in celebrity fashion choices in India. Similar controversies have emerged periodically when religious or cultural symbols appear in unexpected contexts within entertainment and fashion spheres.
Kapoor has not yet issued a public response to the allegations. The actor regularly shares details of her festival celebrations and fashion choices with her substantial social media following.