Sunjay Kapur, Industrialist and Karisma Kapoor’s Ex-Husband, Dies of Heart Attack at 53
Sunjay Kapur, Industrialist and Karisma Kapoor’s Ex-Husband, Dies of Heart Attack at 53
Tragedy strikes during polo match in the UK; business and Bollywood circles mourn loss
Prominent Indian industrialist Sunjay Kapur, former husband of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, passed away on Thursday at the age of 53. According to sources, Kapur suffered a fatal heart attack during a polo match in the United Kingdom, reportedly triggered by an insect, possibly a bee, entering his mouth while he was riding.
Kapur collapsed mid-game, and although immediate medical attention was provided, efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. The sudden demise of the Sona Comstar chairman has left both the corporate world and his social circles in shock.
A well-known figure in the automotive industry, Kapur also served as Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the Northern Region, representing key Indian states and Union Territories including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir. His sharp business acumen and love for motorsports and polo made him a familiar face in elite sporting and business events.
Sunjay Kapur was married to actress Karisma Kapoor from 2003 to 2014. The couple, who finalized their divorce in 2016, have two children together, Samaira and Kiaan. He was earlier married to designer Nandita Mahtani, and in 2017, he tied the knot with model Priya Sachdev. The couple shared a son, Azarias, and co-parented Safira, Priya’s daughter from a previous marriage.
Condolences have poured in from across the film industry and corporate sector, mourning the loss of a charismatic leader and a devoted sportsman.
