Nushrat Bharucha's Mahakaal Visit: Bareilly Cleric Calls Nushrat's Visit 'Haram'

In a controversial turn of events, Bollywood actor Nushrat Bharucha has faced severe backlash from a Bareilly-based cleric following her visit to the Mahakaal temple in Ujjain. India Today’s Principal Correspondent Samarth Srivastava reports that the cleric, identified as Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, termed her worship ‘haram’ and a ‘major sin’ under Islamic law. The cleric invoked Sharia, demanding that Bharucha repent and recite the Kalma to seek forgiveness from Allah. The incident has triggered a fierce debate on social media, with critics condemning the cleric's remarks as ‘faith policing’ and an infringement on personal freedom. The controversy erupted after the actor shared photos of her temple visit, leading to a polarized discourse on religious tolerance and individual rights in India.