Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Fatwa Issued Against Actress Nushrratt for Temple Rituals
A Muslim religious leader named Maulana Mufti Shahbuddin Rajvi Ballevi issued a fatwa, which is a religious order, against a Bollywood actress named Nushrratt Bharuccha.
The reason for the fatwa is that Nushrratt participated in a Hindu ritual called Bhasma Aarti at the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, India.
The religious leader said that as a Muslim, participating in Hindu rituals is a grave sin.
Nushrratt had shared her experience on social media, describing it as beautiful and meaningful.
She mentioned that it was her second visit to the temple and that she would visit again.
Nushrratt has acted in popular Bollywood movies like Sonu Ke Titu Ke Sweety, Pyar Ka Punchnama, and Dream Girl.
Maulana Mufti Shahbuddin Rajvi Ballevi issued a fatwa against actress Nushrratt Bharuccha for participating in Hindu rituals at Mahakaleshwar temple.
The fatwa describes her participation as a grave sin for a practicing Muslim and orders her to repent and recite Kalma.
Videos and photographs of Nushrratt participating in the Bhasma Aarti ritual were circulated on social media.
Nushrratt described her experience at the temple as 'beautiful and meaningful' and mentioned it was her second visit.
Nushrratt has acted in popular Bollywood movies such as Sonu Ke Titu Ke Sweety, Pyar Ka Punchnama, and Dream Girl.
- Who
- Maulana Mufti Shahbuddin Rajvi Ballevi issued a fatwa against Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha
- What
- A fatwa was issued against Nushrratt for participating in Hindu rituals at Mahakaleshwar temple
- When
- The fatwa was issued after videos and photographs of her participation were circulated on social media
- Where
- The incident took place at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The fatwa was issued because the actress, being a Muslim, participated in Hindu rituals, which was considered a grave sin
- Actress
- Nushrratt Bharuccha
- Fatwa Issuer
- Maulana Mufti Shahbuddin Rajvi Ballevi
- Temple
- Mahakaleshwar temple, Ujjain
- Ritual
- Bhasma Aarti
- Fatwa Reason
- Participation in Hindu rituals as a Muslim
- Actress's Response
- Described the experience as 'beautiful and meaningful'
- Actress's Movies
- Sonu Ke Titu Ke Sweety, Pyar Ka Punchnama, Dream Girl