Sunjay Kapur, a well-known Indian industrialist and former husband of actress Karisma Kapoor, passed away suddenly in the UK at the age of 53. The tragic news came after he suffered a fatal heart attack while playing polo. According to ANI, his business consultant, Suhel Seth, confirmed the news of Sanjay’s passing due to a heart attack, apparently triggered after he accidentally swallowed a bee during his match.It is reported that during the match, a bee flew into his mouth while he was riding his horse, which triggered the heart attack. Despite quick medical help, he could not be saved.Late on Thursday night, Kareena Kapoor and her husband Saif Ali Khan were seen arriving at Karisma Kapoor’s house in Mumbai. They came to offer their condolences to Karisma during this difficult time. Apart from them, Malaika Arora also visited Karisma’s home, accompanied by her sister Amrita Arora’s husband and son. Videos shared by the paparazzi page Viralbhayani showed Kareena and Malaika looking very somber as they sat quietly in their cars.
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His final tweetIn a heartbreaking coincidence, just hours before his own passing, Sunjay had shared his thoughts on another tragedy — the Air India crash in Ahmedabad that happened the same day. His final tweet read, “Terrible news of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad. My thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected. May they find strength in this difficult hour. 🙏 #planecrash”Who was Sunjay Kapoor?Sunjay Kapur was the son of Rani Kapur and the late Surinder Kapur, who started the Sona Group and was a key name in India’s auto parts industry. From early on, Sunjay was expected to lead the family business. He joined the company in 2003 and played a major role in its global growth. He later became Chairman of Sona Comstar, which makes auto parts for electric vehicles. Under his leadership, the company did well both in India and around the world.Sunjay was not only a successful businessman but also highly educated. He studied at top schools like The Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai and The Doon School in Dehradun. He later moved abroad and earned a BBA in Corporate Strategy and HR from London. To further his skills, he completed executive courses at MIT and Harvard Business School. He also served on the Board of Governors at Doon School.Sunjay Kapur personal lifeSunjay Kapur was once married to Karisma Kapoor. Their relationship was often in the public eye and ended in a high-profile divorce in 2016. Together, they have two children — daughter Samaira and son Kiaan.Before Karisma, Sunjay had been married to fashion designer Nandita Mahtani. He later married Priya Sachdev, who was previously married to American hotelier Vikram Chatwal.Who is Sunjay Kapur’s wife?Priya Sachdev is a familiar name in Delhi’s social scene. Daughter of car dealer Ashok Sachdev, she studied business at the London School of Economics before stepping into showbiz. In the early 2000s, she began her career with TV ads, even sharing screen space with Kareena Kapoor in a body wash commercial. Her Bollywood journey was short—she appeared in just one film, ‘Neal ’n’ Nikki’ (2005), playing a minor role. Sunjay shared thoughtful message on ‘Limited Time on Earth’ days before passingJust a few days before his sudden death, Sunjay Kapur had posted a thoughtful message on his X handle. The post was about how short life is and how important it is to take bold steps and live fully. It read, “Your time on earth is limited. Leave the ‘what ifs’ to the philosophers and instead dive head first into the ‘why nots’.”Along with the quote, Sunjay added his own caption, “Progress demands bold choices, not perfect conditions. #MondayMotivation.”
