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Sunjay Kapur | |
|---|---|
 Sunjay Kapur in 2021 | |
| Born | 15 October 1971 Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Died | 12 June 2025 (aged 53) Windsor, Berkshire, United Kingdom |
| Alma mater | Harvard Business School University of Buckingham |
| Occupations | Businessman, multinational industrialist |
| Years active | 1997–2025 |
| Known for | Chairman of the Sona Comstar President of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) |
| Spouse(s) |
Priya Sachdev (m. 2017) |
| Children | 3 |
| Family | Kapoor family (by marriage) |
Sunjay Kapur (15 October 1971 – 12 June 2025) was an Indian-American multinational industrialist and billionaire. Kapur was the chairman of Sona Comstar, an automotive component manufacturer. He served as the chairperson of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA). He was the ex-husband of film actress Karisma Kapoor, a close friend of Prince William, and the founder of the Sona Group.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Sunjay Kapur was born on 15 October 1971 to Rani Kapoor and Surinder Kapoor in Delhi.[3][4][5] Kapur completed his schooling first from The Doon School in Dehradun and then from the Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai. He then went abroad to do his BBA in Corporate Strategy and HR from London. After this, he completed executive courses from MIT and Harvard Business School.[4][6]
Career
[edit]Sona Comstar
[edit]Kapur was the chairman of Sona Comstar, headquartered in Gurugram. The company manufactures 12 products via nine factories, in India, China, Mexico, Serbia and the US. The company provides spare parts for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. The company employs over 5,000 people in India, China, Mexico, Serbia and the United States.[7][8][9] The company was founded in 1997 by his father, a pioneer in the Indian auto parts industry. After his father's death in 2015, Sanjay took over as the managing director.[7]
As an American citizen, he was added to the list of the world's billionaires in 2022. According to Forbes, his net worth at the time of his death was $1.2 billion (₹ 10,300 crore), largely from Sona Comstar.[7][8][9]
Personal life
[edit]Kapur's first marriage was to Delhi-based fashion designer Nandita Mahtani in 1996. They divorced in 2000. In 2003, he married Hindi film actress Karisma Kapoor. The couple had two children, daughter Samaira, born in 2005, and son Kiaan, born in 2010. After a long legal battle, Sanjay and Karisma officially separated in 2016. Kapur's third marriage was to Priya Sachdev in 2017. A son, Azarius, was born to the couple.[10][11]
Death
[edit]Kapur died on 12 June 2025 after collapsing during a polo match in England. He was 53. The Telegraph reported that he died suddenly after swallowing a bee while playing polo; however, the post-mortem report confirmed that he died due to left ventricular hypertrophy and ischemic heart disease.[12][13]
Sunjay Kapur inheritance dispute
[edit]Kapur's ₹30,000 crore estate has been involved in an inheritance dispute since his death.
After his death, his third wife, Priya Kapur, produced a March 2025 will. This will said Kapur that left the entire estate to Priya. This claim was challenged by both his mother Rani Kapur, and separately by his two children with Karisma Kapoor, all of whom alleged it to be a forged will. [14][15][16][17]
The matter is being heard before the Delhi High Court and has also reached the Supreme Court of India. In May 2026, the Supreme Court referred the dispute to mediation, with the former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud having been appointed the mediator. [18][19]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Karisma Kapoor heads to Delhi with kids for ex-husband Sunjay Kapur's funeral, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan join". 19 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ↑ Wolfe, Jonathan; Kwai, Isabella (13 June 2025). "Sunjay Kapur, Businessman and Ex-Husband of Bollywood Star, Dies at 53". New York Times. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ↑ "Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sanjay Kapoor, one of the tycoons of the business world, know everything from education to profession". ABP Live (in Hindi). 19 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- 1 2 "Who was Sunjay Kapur? Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband, businessman with degrees from MIT and Harvard, and polo enthusiast". The Times of India. 13 June 2025 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ↑ "Sunjay Kapur, Businessman and Ex-Husband of Bollywood Star, Dies at 53". The New York Times. 13 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ↑ "Who was Sanjay Kapoor? Know all about Karisma's ex-husband's wife and children". Janasatta (in Hindi). 13 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Sunjay Kapur". Forbes. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- 1 2 "Trent sticks to the long-term goal of growing 25% every year". livemint. 19 June 2025.
- 1 2 "How much will Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur's children inherit of billionaire's ₹10,300 crore wealth?". livemint. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ↑ "Who is Sunjay Kapur's wife Priya Sachdev? Socialite-turned actor once shared screen with Kareena Kapoor". 13 June 2025.
- ↑ "'Thought I had it all right': Late Sunjay Kapur's wife Priya Sachdev on leaving her first marriage that seemed perfect on paper; what incompatibility looks like". The Indian Express. 10 July 2025. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ↑ "Sunjay Kapur Died of Natural Causes in UK: Coroner's Report Shared by Office of his Wife". Outlook Business. 5 August 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ "UK coroner confirms Sunjay Kapur died 'natural death', police say death 'non-suspicious'". The Times of India. 6 August 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ "In fresh plea, Karisma Kapoor's children claim Priya forged father Sunjay's will". India Today. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- ↑ "Karisma Kapoor's children allege father Sunjay Kapur's signatures on contentious will forged; seek permission to inspect original document". Economic Times. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- ↑ "'Only 1 person could have forged will': Karisma Kapoor's children slam Priya Sachdev, say will 'demeans' Sunjay Kapur". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- ↑ "As Karisma Kapoor's children battle with stepmom Priya in court over Sunjay Kapur's Rs 30,000 cr estate, here's who said what". Indian Express. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- ↑ "We all come empty-handed': Supreme Court asks warring factions not to disrupt mediation in Sunjay Kapur family feud". Law Beat. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- ↑ "Supreme Court appoints former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud as mediator in Sanjay Kapur estate row". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
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