Nushrratt Bharuccha criticised by Muslim cleric for visiting Mahakal temple: 'She should repent'

Nushrratt Bharuccha

Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha, who recently visited the Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, has faced massive backlash from a Muslic cleric. The actress visited the shrine to seek the blessings of the deity on the occasion of Putrada Ekadashi 2025 on Tuesday, December 30, ahead of New Year 2026. Notably, it was her second visit to the temple.

Muslim Cleric slams Nushrratt Bharuccha

During her visit to the temple, she was seen participating in the sacred Bhasma Aarti and was also honoured with a stole by the temple priests. After clips of the same went viral, Nushrratt was slammed by Muslim cleric Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, the National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat.

In a clip shared by ANI, he was heard saying that Nushrratt went to the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, offered prayers, poured water, and observed the religious traditions there. He added that since the actress is Muslim, Islam does not permit such acts. Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi stated that performing puja and applying sandalwood are a 'grave sin.'

"Nushrratt Bharuccha went to the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, offered prayers, poured water, and observed the religious traditions there. Islam does not permit all these acts. Sharia issues a ruling that Nushrratt Bharuccha should repent, recite istighfar, and recite the kalma. She has acted against the principles of Islam. Therefore, she has come under the jurisdiction of Sharia and is guilty of a serious major sin. It is necessary for her to repent," he was heard saying this in a video.

Nushrratt Bharuccha's religious views

In the past, Nushrratt Bharuccha has been vocal about her liberal views on faith. During an earlier interview with Shubhankar Mishra, the actress revealed that she believes in finding peace irrespective of the places of worship, whether it's a temple, mosque, or church. "For me, my faith is real. Unreal things happen, and that's what strengthens my belief. That's why I'm still connected, still strong, and I know I have to follow this path," she had said.

"Wherever you find peace, whether it's in a mandir, a gurudwara, or a church, you should go there. I even say this openly: I pray namaz. If I get time, I pray five times a day. I even carry my prayer mat while travelling. Wherever I go, I find the same peace and calm. I've always believed there's one God, and different paths to connect with Him. And I want to explore all those paths," Nushrratt added.