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Who was Sunjay Kapur? MIT and Harvard alumnus, married three times, died at 53, was Karisma Kapoor’s ex-husband
24htopnews | June 13, 2025 1:06 PM CST

Industrialist Sunjay Kapur tragically passed away on the night of June 12 2025 after experiencing a heart attack. According to media reports Sunjay Kapoor 53 passed away while playing polo in the United Kingdom. The 53-year-old businessman became a major headline mostly for his personal life where he married not once but thrice. He had a second marriage to Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor. Apart from his personal life Sunjay was a successful businessman and achieved many records in the automotive industry. Heres everything you need to know about Karisma Kapoors estranged husband. Who was Sunjay Kapur? Indian businessman Sunjay Kapur was the chairman of Sona Comstar a manufacturing company of automotive parts for vehicles including EVs. The business was founded by his late father Surinder Kapur who was the pioneer behind the Sona Group in 1997. It was evident after his father Sunjay was expected to take over his fathers business empire. Sunjay Kapurs early education Soon Sunjay became the chairman of Sona Comstar and became a prominent leader in the automotive industry. Talking about Sunjays academics he completed his elementary education from The Doon School in Dehradun and The Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai before moving abroad to pursue higher academics. Sunjay Kapur pursued a degree in Corporate Strategy and HR from London UK. He later pursued executive programs at the prestigious MIT and Harvard Business School. After completing his higher studies in 2003 Sunjay Kapur helped his father grow his automotive business taking it to a global platform. Sunjay Kapurs controversial personal life Sunjay Kapur saw huge success in the field of business. But he failed to establish a good relationship with his wife. For the uninitiated Sunjay Kapur married three times. He first married Mumbai-based fashion designer Nandita Mahtani but by 2000 the couple filed for divorce. In 2003 Sunjay Kapur made headlines for tying the knot with Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor in 2003. The couple welcomed their daughter Samaira Kapur in 2005 and in 2011 their son Kiaan was born. For the second time Sunjay Kapurs marriage once again failed to hold its sanctity. After 11 years of togetherness in 2014 the couple filed for divorce and in 2016 the couple got separated. However Sunjay used to look after Karismas kids post-divorce. On occasions Sunjay Kapur made himself available for his children. According to media reports Karisma Kapoor accused her estranged husband Sunjay Kapur of domestic violence. She alleged that she was physically on their honeymoon. However a year later Sunjay married actress and model Priya Sachdev. The couple welcomed a son Azarius in 2018. Despite his controversial married life Sunjay Kapur lived a low-key life away from social media. He was often seen playing his favourite sport Polo abroad. The 53-year-old eventually passed away while playing polo riding on a horse. Media reports suggest that Sunjay suddenly suffered a heart attack after a bee flew into his mouth. Despite quick medical attention Sunjay Kapur passed on the night of 12 June 2025.


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