Diwali fashion: Kareena Kapoor Khan unleashes her royal Begum avatar with regal turban and historic kalgi
Nov 09, 2026
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 9 : Kareena Kapoor Khan knows best how to make a style statement, and Diwali was no exception. The actor exuded royal elegance in her festive ensemble last night, adding a touch of heritage with a treasured Bhopal heirloom that lent her look a timeless charm.
DietSabya, a popular anonymous online fashion critic, shared a video of Kareena Kapoor flaunting her Diwali look. She was seen wearing a kaftan by fashion designer Punit Balana, featuring intricate real silver (chandi ka kaam) work. She paired the outfit with a turban adorned with Saif's kalgi (a traditional, jeweled brooch or plume pinned to the front of a turban) and statement jewellery.
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According to Diet Sabya, Kareena Kapoor Khan's husband, Saif Ali Khan, has previously worn the same kalgi, which was also worn by former Nawab of Bhopal, Hamidullah Khan. Rhea Kapoor styled Kareena for her Diwali look.

The particular kalgi is designed in the shape of the Prince of Wales's feathers, the heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales. It is possible that Saif inherited the ornament from his grandmother, Sajida Sultan, who may have received it from her father, Sir Hamidullah Khan. He served as the Honorary ADC to King-Emperor Edward VIII when the latter was the Prince of Wales, from 1921 to 1922.
Meanwhile, a few days ago, Kareena and Saif appeared together on 'Koffee With Karan 9'. In the episode, the two opened up about their personal and professional lives.
When host Karan Johar brought up the stabbing incident, Kareena, while recalling that terrifying night, became visibly emotional. Her voice grew heavy as she held back her tears while revisiting the traumatic experience.
Recounting the chaos that followed the attack, Saif revealed that Kareena had rushed out of their house to arrange transport to get him to the hospital. He also light-heartedly recalled how she had stepped out in her nightwear, wearing just a T-shirt and shorts, amid the panic of the moment.
"In my night T-shirt. Luckily, no one got that on video, Karan. I was screaming on the road. I was like, ‘Stop, stop.’ It was like a movie scene. I didn’t have the time to put on my pyjamas. I ran on the road. Nobody knows this. I am saying it for the first time," Kareena recalled.
“I was literally in my T-shirt that was till here, and running like a mad, crazy woman trying to get a rickshaw while he was bleeding," she added.
Kareena also recounted the heartbreaking moment when she saw Saif severely injured inside the lift.
Their son Taimur, who witnessed the terrifying ordeal, innocently asked if his father was going to die. “I looked at Saif in the lift and, when I saw him, I was like, ‘Saif, don’t do this.’ And Tim just looked at him and said, ‘Abba, are you going to die?’ I just looked at Saif, and he gave me a look, saying, ‘Take me to the hospital,’ she said. Despite the severity of his injuries, Saif remained hopeful and said he had a strong feeling that he would recover. “It was the worst knife in the history of knives. If it had been a slightly good knife, I would be dead. But it was such a bad knife that it broke," he said.
In January 2025, Saif was attacked by an intruder, later identified as Mohd Shariful Islam Shehzad, who entered his home with the intent to commit theft.
After a violent confrontation with the accused, Saif sustained stab wounds to his thoracic spine and other body parts. He was rushed to Lilavati Hospital for immediate treatment following the attack.