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Sunjay Kapur the ex-husband of actor Karisma Kapoor who passed away at the age of 53 due to a heart attack in the UK on Thursday (June 12) was a veteran business tycoon who served as the Chairman and non-executive director of Sona Comstar formerly known as Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited-- a leading auto parts manufacturer. Kapur left behind an expansive business empire valued at a whopping $4.7 billion (about Rs 30000 crore) and speculations are rife about who would lead Sona Comstar following his demise. Who would inherit Sunjay Kapurs Rs 39000 crore business empire? Sunjay Kapur took over as the Managing Director of Sona Comstar after his fathers demise in 2015 took the company to new heights. Under Kapurs leadership the company expanded its presence across the globe building manufacturing plants in the United States Mexico Serbia and China. Sunjay Kapur was married thrice with his marriage to Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor being the one which is most known for obvious reasons. Sunjay and Karisma tied the knot in 2003 and later divorced in 2016. The union produced two kids Samaira and Kiaan. Later Kapur married Priya Sachdev and has son with her named Azarias. He was also the father of Sachdevs child from her first marriage. However neither Karisma Kapoor nor any of Sunjay Kapurs ex-wives are expected to inherit Sona Comstar. Instead it is believed that his sister Superna Kapur Motwane and Mandira Kapur Koirala-- both well-settled professionals in their respective careers-- are likely to lead the company according to media reports. Superna Kapur Motwane is a editor for a well-known magazine while Mandira Kapur Koirala runs Sona Mandira Pvt Ltd (SMPL) an auto parts maker similar to Sona Comstar. Notably Sunjay and Mandira were once involved in a legal dispute over who had rights to the Sona brand name which was established by their late father Dr Surinder Kapur. Sunjay Kapur net worth According to reports Sunjay Kapur had a net worth pegged at around $1.2 billion (approximately Rs 10300 crore). Meanwhile the ace businessman has left a healthy amount for his children which includes a Rs 14 crore bond he purchased for Samaira and Kiaan after divorcing Karisma Kapoor in 2016. The bond generates a monthly interest of Rs 10 lakh which is meant to cover the daily expenses of his two kids with Karisma. Additionally his house in Khar is also registered in their names. Sunjay Kapur death Sunjay Kapur the ex-husband of famous Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor died of a heart attack while playing a polo match in the United Kingdom on June 12.  At first it was believed that the 53-year-old had died due to a sudden heart attack but later reports emerged that he had reportedly swallowed a bee by accident and its sting caused an allergic reaction triggering a cardiac arrest that led to his demise. It is with deep sorrow that we inform that Sunjay Kapur Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Sona Comstar passed away on 12 June 2025 in England UK due to a heart attack at the age of 53. As a visionary leader Kapur played a key role in building Sona Comstar into a global mobility technology company based on innovation stability and purpose. His inspiration vision and dedication to excellence inspired us all Sona Comstar said in an official release. Apart from his professional contributions Sunjay Kapur was a devoted father a mentor to many and a strong supporter of Indias manufacturing and mobility sector. His demise is a huge loss to the industry and the Sona family the release added.