Tragedy Strikes Polo Field: Karisma Kapoor’s Ex-Husband, Industrialist Sunjay Kapur, Passes Away at 53
New Delhi, India – June 13, 2025 – The worlds of Indian business and entertainment are in mourning today as news breaks of the sudden demise of prominent industrialist Sunjay Kapur, former husband of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor. Kapur, 53, reportedly suffered a heart attack while playing polo in the United Kingdom, leaving friends, family, and colleagues in shock.
Sources close to the family confirmed to India Today that the incident occurred on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at a polo club in the UK. Kapur, an avid and passionate polo player, was reportedly on the field when he experienced a cardiac arrest. Despite immediate medical attention, he could not be revived.
Sunjay Kapur was a significant figure in India’s automotive sector, serving as the chairman of Sona Comstar (formerly Sona BLW Precision Forgings), a global auto components company based in Gurugram. He had taken the reins of the company after the passing of his late father, Surinder Kapur, a pioneer in India’s auto components industry. Beyond his leadership at Sona Comstar, Kapur also held directorships on the boards of multiple companies, co-chaired the Manufacturing Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and was actively involved with various professional organizations.
A Life in the Public Eye: Beyond Business
While primarily a businessman, Sunjay Kapur’s personal life frequently garnered media attention due to his high-profile marriage to actress Karisma Kapoor. The couple tied the knot in 2003, and their union, which produced two children, daughter Samaira (born in 2005) and son Kiaan (born in 2011), eventually culminated in an acrimonious divorce in 2016 after a prolonged legal battle. Karisma Kapoor had reportedly leveled serious allegations against Kapur during their separation.
Following his divorce from Karisma, Sunjay Kapur found love again and married entrepreneur Priya Sachdev in 2017. Their wedding was a private affair held in Delhi, attended by close family and friends. Kapur is survived by his wife Priya, his children from both marriages, and extended family.
The Passion for Polo: A Final Ride
Sunjay Kapur’s love for polo was well-known. He had started playing relatively late in life, in 2004, but quickly developed a deep passion for the sport, participating in high-goal seasons in the UK and often speaking about the thrill and team spirit of polo. It is a poignant twist of fate that his life ended on the very polo field that brought him so much joy.
The news of his sudden passing has led to an outpouring of condolences from across the business and entertainment fraternities. While Karisma Kapoor has not yet released an official statement, the impact of his death on his family and those who knew him is undoubtedly immense.
Sunjay Kapur will be remembered not only for his contributions to the automotive industry but also for his vibrant personality and his dedication to the sport he loved. His untimely demise serves as a stark reminder of life’s fragility, even for those leading seemingly active and healthy lives.
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