Bollywood actress Nushrat Bharucha has found herself at the center of a sensitive religious controversy after her recent visit to the Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple in Ujjain. The actress, who attended Bhasma Aarti and offered prayers ahead of New Year 2026, was criticized by a prominent Muslim cleric.
Muslim cleric calls Nusrat Bharucha’s visit to Mahakal temple a “grave sin” under Sharia
Bollywood actress Nushrat Bharucha has found herself at the center of a sensitive religious controversy after her recent visit to the Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple in Ujjain. The actress, who attended Bhasma Aarti and offered prayers ahead of New Year 2026, was criticized by a prominent Muslim cleric, leading to a wider discussion about spirituality, personal choice and religious tolerance in India.
However, the visit was sharply criticized by All India Muslim Jamaat national president Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, who described Bharucha’s actions as a “grave sin” under Sharia law. In a statement, the cleric said that performing puja and participating in Hindu rituals is against Islamic principles and urged the actress to repent and recite the Kalma for forgiveness. According to him, such actions go against the basic principles of Islam.
On the professional front, Nushrat Bharucha was last seen in the silent film Uff this SiyapaShe will be seen in the upcoming film Bun TikkiScheduled for 2026 release.
