Hyderabad: Social media has a way of bringing the past back into the spotlight. Whenever a celebrity finds themselves at the centre of a controversy, old photographs, interviews and fashion moments often resurface, drawing fresh attention and sparking new conversations online. And now, amid the controversy surrounding Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Diwali 2026 look, an old appearance by Deepika Padukone has caught the attention of social media users.
The actress’s 2022 Cannes Film Festival appearance is being revisited, particularly the necklace she wore for the prestigious event. Deepika, who was part of the Cannes jury that year, was seen wearing a striking piece of jewellery by celebrated designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, featuring the Arabic inscription ‘Fi Aman Allah’, which translates to ‘In the safety of Allah’.
The necklace was part of Sabyasachi’s ‘Tropic of Calcutta’ collection, described as a global resort series that gave Indian heritage a contemporary touch. Deepika paired her western outfit with the Lucknow Rose, a deconstructed Maharani necklace intricately crafted with gemstones and uncut diamonds.
On closer inspection, one of the stones in the elaborate piece featured the traditional Arabic blessing. While the necklace was part of her fashion statement at the time, the old pictures are now being brought back into online conversations following the controversy involving Kareena.
What is the Kareena Kapoor controversy?
Kareena Kapoor Khan has landed in controversy over her Diwali 2026 appearance, in which she wore a 30-carat emerald pendant engraved with Ayat-ul-Kursi, a verse from the Holy Quran.
The actress wore a silver gota patti kaftan with a matching beige turban, designed by Punit Balana. One of the highlights of her look was the antique emerald pendant, which stylist Rhea Kapoor revealed belonged to the royal family of Bhopal.
The pendant reportedly came from the Bhopal royal vault and features Ayat-ul-Kursi. Kareena and Rhea shared pictures of the look on social media, bringing the jewellery into the spotlight.
Legal notice issued to Kareena Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor
On November 11, Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson Abbas Hafeez reportedly sent a legal notice to Kareena and her stylist Rhea Kapoor through his lawyer. He clarified that he was acting in his personal capacity as a member of the Muslim community and not on behalf of the Congress party.
The notice objected to the use of a sacred Quranic verse as part of a fashion accessory, arguing that it hurt religious sentiments. Ayat-ul-Kursi holds deep religious significance for Muslims, who recite it as a prayer and treat it with great reverence.
The notice reportedly demands that Kareena and Rhea remove the photographs and videos featuring the pendant from their social media accounts, issue a public apology and assure that the religious verse will be treated with respect.
The royal history behind Kareena’s emerald pendant
The emerald pendant is not an ordinary piece of jewellery. It is reportedly a family heirloom with links to the Begums of Bhopal, who ruled the princely state for over a century.
The jewel is said to have passed down to Saif Ali Khan through his paternal grandmother, Sajida Sultan, daughter of Hamidullah Khan, the last ruling Nawab of Bhopal. Kareena, following her marriage to Saif, has access to the Pataudi family’s royal collection.
Hindu outfits come out in support of Kareena Kapoor
While the legal notice has triggered debate, some organisations in Bhopal have come out in support of the actress. Hindu Utsav Samiti and Sanskriti Bachao Manch reportedly defended Kareena, with Hindu Utsav Samiti president Chandra Shekhar Tiwari rejecting the demand for an apology.
As reported by The Indian Express and Brut India, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Rhea Kapoor have not issued an official response to the controversy so far. The photographs of the Diwali look also remain a subject of online discussion.
With Kareena’s appearance triggering a debate over religious inscriptions in fashion, Deepika Padukone’s old Cannes look has now found its way back into the conversation.
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