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Kareena Kapoor Khan

Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Pregnancy Bible: complaint alleging offence to religious sentiments and High Court notice” and “Name Taimur: controversy over a presumed historical reference”.

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Profile No. 0248 · Updated on 12 October 2026

8Documented controversies

9Sources

0Formal charge · all time

0Conviction

§ Legal statuses reflect the documented sources as of the date shown; they replace neither court decisions nor the presumption of innocence. Counts are not a rating. Methodology

I. Documented controversies

2026-04

Airport video: accusations of queue-jumping after apparently bypassing security queue

No legal proceedings

A video apparently showing Kareena moving ahead of a long queue at Mumbai airport security prompted accusations of preferential treatment for celebrities.

State of the evidence: Viral video and backlash documented
Legal status — source text: No legal proceedings
Attribution: Apparent conduct; exact service arrangements not established

Sources · 2

[1]
India TodayKareena Kapoor skips queue at airport. Security drill or celebrity perk?MediaHigh reliability
[2]
NDTVKareena Kapoor Cuts The Queue At Mumbai AirportMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 27 August 2026

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2021–2024

Pregnancy Bible: complaint alleging offence to religious sentiments and High Court notice

Allegations

The use of the word "Bible" in the title of Kareena's book about pregnancy was challenged by a petitioner who claimed that it hurt religious sentiments. The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a notice in 2024.

State of the evidence: Complaint and High Court notice documented
Legal status — source text: No conviction; earlier requests for an FIR rejected
Attribution: Responsibility linked to the book's title

Sources · 2

[1]
The Indian ExpressKareena Kapoor book title complaintMediaHigh reliability
[2]
SCC TimesMP High Court issues notice over 'Bible' in pregnancy book titlePressHigh reliability

Last verified: 27 August 2026

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2020–2022

Nepotism debate: "mat jao" clip misleadingly reused during Laal Singh Chaddha boycott

No legal proceedings

In 2020, Kareena explained that audiences chose their stars and essentially argued that nobody forced viewers to watch a film. In 2022, the clip was reshared as though she were telling people not to watch Laal Singh Chaddha.

State of the evidence: Original interview and fact-check documented
Legal status — source text: No legal proceedings
Attribution: Responsibility for the original statement; 2022 clip taken out of context

Sources · 1

[1]
India TodayFact Check: Kareena Kapoor viral clip predates Laal Singh Chaddha boycottMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 27 August 2026

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2021–2022

Rumour of ₹12 crore demand to play Sita: debate over pay, religion and boycott

Civil / administrative proceedings

Articles and campaigns claimed that Kareena had demanded approximately ₹12 crore to portray Sita, triggering #BoycottKareenaKapoorKhan and a debate combining remuneration and religion.

State of the evidence: Widely reported rumour and reaction documented
Legal status — source text: No contract or litigation establishing the demand as a confirmed fact
Attribution: Unsubstantiated media allegation

Sources · 1

[1]
India TodayKareena Kapoor breaks silence on Rs 12 crore Sita rumoursMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 27 August 2026

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2021

Name of second son Jeh/Jehangir: new wave of online trolling

No legal proceedings

The revelation of the name Jeh/Jehangir for her second son triggered a new wave of criticism and online trolling.

State of the evidence: Reactions and response documented
Legal status — source text: No legal proceedings
Attribution: Target of the criticism and party to the disputed family decision

Sources · 1

[1]
India TodayKareena Kapoor reacts to trolling over Jeh's nameMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 27 August 2026

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2016–2017

Name Taimur: controversy over a presumed historical reference

No legal proceedings

The name Taimur, given to Kareena and Saif's son, prompted widespread backlash, with some associating it with the conqueror Timur.

State of the evidence: Backlash documented
Legal status — source text: No relevant legal proceedings
Attribution: Shared parental responsibility for the choice of name

Sources · 1

[1]
India TodaySaif Ali Khan opens up about Taimur name controversyMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 27 August 2026

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2012–2015

Interfaith marriage to Saif: "love jihad" allegations and political targeting

Allegations

Kareena's marriage to Saif was used by certain groups as an example of "love jihad", with criticism focusing on religion, her name and alleged conversion.

State of the evidence: Campaigns and statements documented
Legal status — source text: No offence or coercion established
Attribution: Target of a political controversy linked to her marriage

Sources · 1

[1]
India TodayKareena Kapoor Khan and 'love jihad' rowMediaMedium reliability

Last verified: 27 August 2026

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2009

Kurbaan: poster considered provocative and objections to its portrayal

No legal proceedings

The promotion of Kurbaan, particularly a poster depicting Kareena with her bare back alongside Saif, prompted objections and protests over its allegedly provocative nature.

State of the evidence: Public controversy documented
Legal status — source text: No personal conviction identified
Attribution: Actress appearing in the promotional material

Sources · 1

[1]
India TodayKareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan and controversies: Kurbaan posterMediaMedium reliability

Last verified: 27 August 2026

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II. Constellation of documented links

No documented link with another published profile for now.

Two profiles are linked when a documented controversy of one names the other. The link points to that controversy and its sources; it does not indicate a personal relationship.

III. Has something changed?

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