Kareena Kapoor Khan Wears Historic Nawab of Bhopal Heirloom for Diwali
· Entertainment · Indian Express, India Today
Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan celebrated Diwali in a beige Punit Balana kaftan paired with a 200-year-old diamond kalgi and a 30-carat emerald necklace. The three-feathered diamond kalgi was previously worn by her husband, Saif Ali Khan, on their wedding day and belonged to the last ruling Nawab of Bhopal, Hamidullah Khan. The necklace features an emerald carved with the Ayat-ul-Kursi, which descended through the family of Saif Ali Khan’s grandmother, Begum Sajida Sultan. Cultural researcher Deepthi Sasidharan noted that the kalgi’s design reflects the heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales, a title held by Edward during his 1921–22 visit to India. The ensemble was styled by Rhea Kapoor, who combined the royal heirlooms with a modern turban and layered neckpieces.
Why it matters
The display highlights the preservation of royal Indian heritage and the continued cultural significance of heirloom jewellery within the Pataudi family.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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