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Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sunjay Kapur's sister Mandhira reveals why they didn't talk for 4 years: ‘Silly sibling squabble escalated due to egos'
Around 2 weeks ago on June 12, Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband and prominent Indian businessman Sunjay Kapur passed away after suffering from a fatal heart attack. It was triggered by a bee sting in his mouth while the 53-year-old Chairman of Sona Comstar Ltd was playing a polo match in the UK. Sunjay is survived by his third wife Priya Sachdev, their son Azarias and his two children with Karisma — Samaira and Kiaan. A few days after his sudden demise, Sunjay's family hosted a prayer meeting which was also attended by Karisma, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan. Sunjay's sister Mandhira Kapur has now penned an emotional note for her late bhaiya, revealing that they were estranged for 4 long years. Sunjay Kapur and his sister Mandhira Kapur Along with unseen childhood pictures, Mandhira Kapur shared, 'My brother and I may not have spoken for the last 4 years, a silly sibling squabble escalated to crazy levels due to egos and natural bullishness, however, that will never take back what we were and what we had. The phenomenal times we experienced, a privileged childhood of happiness with 2 wonderful parents, the secrets we would keep, the staying up late and sneaking out of the house even later, the stupid in-jokes that the 3 of us kept going for years, the hours of laughter we shared whilst others would stare at us in utter confusion.' Sharing a lesson for her followers and everybody reading, Mandhira wrote, 'To anyone and everyone who has fallen out with someone they love, be it family or friend, please learn from my story, life is fragile and delicate, each day is a gift, do not miss a day even an hour in some fickleness, you can never be assured that you will have the opportunity to repair the void and if you don't, then that's pretty much all that is left, coupled with regret. I would give anything to just see my bhaiya one last time and tell him how much I love him.' Sunjay's first wife and designer Nandita Mahtani dropped a string of heart emojis in the comment section below. We wish the family peace as they cope with the heartbreaking loss.
Hindustan Times
21-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Sunjay Kapur's best friend and Sona Comstar CEO recalls shouldering him on his final journey: 'I had the heartbreak'
Vivek Vikram Singh, CEO of Sona Comstar, took to the social media platform X to share an emotional tribute to his late friend, industrialist Sunjay Kapur, who passed away in London on June 12 after suffering a heart attack during a polo match. Kapur's funeral was held in Delhi on June 19. Sona Comstar CEO Vivek Vikram Singh shared an emotional tribute on X after bidding farewell to his close friend Sunjay Kapur.(X/@vivek_vikram) (Also read: Indian engineer, 29, dies while scuba diving off Jumeirah Beach in Dubai) In his heartfelt post, Singh wrote: 'Yesterday, I had the heartbreak of shouldering my best friend on his final journey — a man who was always prouder of my achievements than I ever was. If everyone had even one such friend, the world would be a kinder, better place. May you rest in peace, Sunjay.' Singh's message was a reply to a post that Kapur had shared in November 2024, in which he had publicly praised Singh's leadership. At the time, Kapur had written: 'So proud of you, Vivek! It was great to be there to share this moment with you. A well-deserved recognition for your leadership at Sona Comstar. Congrats, once again, and more power to you!' (Also read: Indian billionaire carries coffin of employee who died of heart attack in Abu Dhabi: 'This is what a boss should be') Who was Sunjay Kapur? Sunjay Kapur was not only the Chairman of Sona Comstar Ltd. but also a respected figure in the Indian automotive industry. He held several significant positions, including Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region, Co-Chairman of CII's Manufacturing Council, and former President of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA). Educated in India, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Kapur was a lifelong learner with a deep commitment to personal and professional growth. He was also the first Indian to be appointed as the Global Chairman of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. Beyond his corporate achievements, Kapur was known for his love of fitness, his passion for learning, and his dedication to making polo more accessible beyond traditional circles—the very sport he was playing when he passed away.
NDTV
15-06-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Can A Bee Sting Cause Heart Attack? What Doctor Said
Can a bee sting cause a heart attack? A senior doctor was asked in an exclusive interview with NDTV. Dr Ashish Agrawal, Director of Cardiology at Aakash Healthcare, said that normally, if a bee stings the tongue, it will cause a mild allergic reaction, but in some patients, it could lead to a heart attack. "If the tongue gets stung, the bee's venom immediately dissolves into the blood, and that blood can cause a process which is called an allergic reaction. Now, normally, a patient can have a mild form of allergic reaction, like just mild itching, and that's all," he said. "But in certain individuals, those patients who are predisposed to allergens, they can have a severe form of allergy, which is called anaphylaxis. And this can cause a heart attack or a cardiac arrest," he said. Mr Agrawal said that the severity of allergy has a very wide spectrum. "Some people are allergic not only to bees, they are allergic to some dust, pollens or some drugs or even some food items. So, this form of allergy, this severity of allergy, has a very wide spectrum. That means a patient can have a mild form of itching and up to anaphylaxis, which is called the most severe form of allergic reaction, and it actually can cause a cardiac arrest," he added. How Can A Patient With Severe Reaction Be Saved? "Anaphylaxis is a form of medical emergency. At times, the patient does not even get a few minutes to make it to the hospital. So, it is very difficult and it varies from patient to patient how much time a patient gets," said Dr Agrawal. "The patient needs to be taken to the hospital immediately, and in case of a cardiac arrest, CPR has to be given, some life-saving drugs need to be injected into the patient, and usually, if a patient reaches the hospital in time, he can be saved," he added. Meanwhile, the close friends and family of Sunjay Kapur, Chairman of Sona Comstar Ltd, have denied media reports that suggested he died after being stung by a bee. A final post-mortem is awaited, but a heart attack is suspected to have caused the death of the 53-year-old businessman who collapsed during a polo match in England on June 12. What Is Anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction that spreads quickly throughout the body, according to the National Institute of Health. It can start with mild signs like skin rashes or itching, but can rapidly lead to serious problems like difficulty breathing and a sudden drop in blood pressure. This condition can be caused by triggers such as bee stings, certain foods, or medicines. Some reactions involve the immune system's antibodies (called IgE), while others do not, but still look similar. Immediate treatment with an adrenaline (epinephrine) injection is critical. Medical teams must act fast to recognise and manage the reaction to save the person's life.
Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur passes away; everything to know about the late billionaire
On June 12, prominent Indian businessman and Chairman of Sona Comstar Ltd Sunjay Kapur breathed his last at the age of 53, after suffering from a heart attack. He was in the UK, playing a polo match when a bee sting in his mouth triggered the fatal heart attack. Sunjay was the son of automotive pioneer Surinder Kapur and the ex-husband of Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor. The two got married in 2003 and later got divorced in 2016, with Karisma getting the custody of their daughter Samaira and son Kiaan and Sunjay having visitation rights. Today, let's learn more about the late billionaire. Industrialist Sunjay Kapur was the Chairman of Sona Comstar, a leading global auto components company. He was an alumnus of The Doon School and went to the University of Buckingham for his higher studies. Sunjay was also a polo enthusiast and philanthropist. According to a report shared by Forbes, the late industrialist was the 2703rd richest person in the world with a personal net worth of approximately $1.2 billion. On the personal front, before marrying Karisma Kapoor, Sunjay was married to designer Nandita Mahtani. They tied the knot in 1996 and later parted ways in 2000. In 2003, Karisma and Sunjay got married in a high-profile Sikh wedding ceremony held at the Krishna Raj Bungalow, Lolo's ancestral home in Mumbai. In 2005 the couple were blessed with their first child, daughter Samaira. In 2011, they welcomed their son Kiaan into the world. 11 years after their marriage, Karisma and Sunjay filed for divorce, which was finalised in 2016. After his second marriage failed, Sunjay found love again in model-turned-actor Priya Sachdev. The couple were blessed with a son in 2018, who they named Azarias. We hope Sunjay Kapur rests in peace and we wish his family all the strength as they cope with the loss.
