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New York Post
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Prince William's billionaire pal Sunjay Kapur's wife, ex-wife attend prayer meet after his death at 53
Sunjay Japur's heartbroken loved ones reunited for a prayer met on Sunday just over a week after he fatally swallowed a bee at age 53. Prince William's longtime friend, who was the chairman of global car parts giant Sona Comstar, died from a heart attack on a polo field in Windsor, England, on June 12. Ten days after his tragic ending, his family traveled to Taj Palace Hotel in Delhi, India where they paid tribute to the billionaire businessman at the service. Advertisement 6 Sunjay Japur's heartbroken loved ones reunited for a prayer met on Sunday just over a week after his death. Pallav Paliwal His wife Priya Sachdev, who had organized the event, was joined by Kapur's ex-wife and Bollywood superstar Karisma Kapoor, as well as the two children she shared with the businessman: Samaira and Kiaan. Kapoor was also joined by her sister, Kareena, and brother-in-law, Saif Ali Khan. Advertisement Sachdev's son Azarias, whom she shared with Kapur, also attended the prayer meet. All attendees were dressed in white ensembles for the service, which took place just days after Kapur's heartbreaking final photo was shared online. Just moments before he had stepped out onto the field, Kapur had posed for a photo with Jaisal Singh — the captain and patron of polo team Sujan Indian Tigers, against whom Kapur's team played in the subsidiary final of the coveted Queen's Cup. 6 Prince William's longtime friend died from a heart attack on a polo field on June 12. Pallav Paliwal Advertisement 6 His family traveled to Taj Palace Hotel in Delhi, India where they paid tribute to the billionaire businessman at the service. Pallav Paliwal 6 Kapur's wife Priya Sachdev had organized the event. @priyasachdevkapur/Instagram 'Today we play the final of the Cartier Trophy in the memory of our dear friend Sunjay Kapur, who tragically passed away on the field a few days ago,' the team wrote on Instagram on June 15. 'Our Captain and Patron, Jaisal Singh, will mount up with the team to observe a minute's silence in honor of his dear old friend Sunjay, and then sit out as a mark of respect 🙏🏼.' Advertisement The club revealed that it was Kapur's final photo before he reportedly stung by a bee on the mouth, triggering an anaphylactic shock that caused his heart to stop. 'RIP Sunjay; you will be missed – your tireless enthusiasm and patronage will be remembered forever by the entire polo community.' At the time of his death, Kapur had been playing at the prestigious Guards Polo Club in Windsor, which is often frequented by members of the royal family. 6 The service took place just days after Kapur's heartbreaking final photo was shared online. @sujanindiantigers/Instagram 6 At the time of his death, Kapur had been playing at the prestigious Guards Polo Club in Windsor, which is often frequented by members of the royal family. Hindustan Times via Getty Images Kapur, who had an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion, often took part in exclusive matches across the UK and was invited to play with members of the royal fold, including the Prince of Wales, 43. It was revealed last week that the keen polo player — who also boasted US citizenship — shouted, 'I've swallowed something!' moments before his untimely death.
Pink Villa
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Karisma Kapoor arrives at ex-husband Sunjay Kapur's prayer meet in Delhi with Kareena Kapoor and Sai Ali Khan
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of an individual's death. As an unfortunate incident, popular industrialist Sunjay Kapur passed away recently on 12 June 2025 due to a heart attack while he was playing Polo. The sudden report of his death took over the news. A funeral for him was conducted on 19 June at the Lodhi Road Cremation Ground, New Delhi, which was attended by popular celebrities like his ex-wife Karisma Kapoor, with Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan. His family members and friends also attended the funeral. A prayer meet for the late billionaire was announced to take place from 4 PM to 5 PM at the Taj Palace Hotel in Delhi. To attend the prayer meet, his ex-wife Karisma Kapoor was spotted landing in Delhi at the Kalina airport on Sunday noon along with her daughter Samaira Kapoor and son Kiaan Kapoor. As per reports, other celebrities who were also present at his last rites, like Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, would also be present at the prayer meet. About Sunjay Kapur Sunjay Kapur married Nandita Mahtani in 1996 and later divorced her in 2000. He got married to Karisma Kapoor later in 2003 and gave birth to two children, Samaira and Kiaan. They had a divorce in 2016, after which Sunjay married Priya Sachdev. With Priya, Sunjay has a step daughter named Safira Chatwal and a son named Azarius. Reason for Sunjay Kapur's demise Sunjay Kapur was a polo player and the chairman of Sona Comstar, a company specialising in the manufacture of parts for electric vehicles. He passed away on June 12 in England after he suffered a fatal heart attack during a polo match. According to reports, it is known that Sanjay Kapir accidentally swallowed a bee while he was playing Polo. This triggered an allergic reaction inside his body, which ultimately led to a heart attack. He is now survived by his wife, Priya Sachdev, son Azarius, stepdaughter Safira Chatwal, Samaira, and Kiaan Kapoor. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates in the future.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sunjay Kapur prayer meet: Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan offer their heartfelt condolences
Industrialist Sunjay Kapur, the former husband of actor Karisma Kapoor , passed away at the age of 53 in London on June 12 due to a cardiac arrest. He was reportedly playing polo when he suffered the fatal attack. His body was flown back to India, and the cremation took place on Thursday at the Lodhi Road Cremation Ground in Delhi. A prayer meet in his memory was held on Sunday at Delhi's Taj Palace Hotel. Sunjay is survived by his mother Rani Surinder Kapur, wife Priya Sachdev, and children Safira, Azarias, Samaira and Kiaan. His family issued a statement confirming the cremation and prayer meet details, which mentioned all his children, including Samaira and Kiaan, whom he shared with Karisma Kapoor. Karisma, Kareena, Saif attend prayer meet On Sunday, Karisma Kapoor was spotted at the Mumbai airport along with her children, Samaira and Kiaan, as they made their way to Delhi for the prayer meet. She was accompanied by her sister Kareena Kapoor Khan and brother-in-law Saif Ali Khan . The family was later seen entering the prayer hall at the hotel, guided by a concierge. A video from inside the hall shows a large photo of Sunjay Kapur surrounded by floral tributes, as guests gathered to pay their respects. Another clip captured Kareena and Saif offering condolences to Sunjay's family. A look back at Sunjay Kapur's personal life Sunjay Kapur and Karisma Kapoor tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2003. They welcomed their daughter Samaira in 2005 and son Kiaan in 2010. The couple filed for divorce in 2014, briefly reconsidered in 2015, but eventually parted ways after a protracted legal battle, finalising their divorce in 2016. In 2017, Sunjay married entrepreneur Priya Sachdev. The couple have a son named Azarias. Prior to Karisma, Sunjay was also married to designer Nandita Mahtani from 1999 to 2003. Sunjay Kapur was the chairman of the Sona Comstar Group, a leading player in the Indian auto components industry. His sudden demise has left many in business and social circles in shock.
NDTV
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Karisma Kapoor, Kareena And Saif Ali Khan Attend Sunjay Kapur's Prayer Meet. Watch
New Delhi: Sunjay Kapur's family organised a prayer meet on Sunday for the late businessman. The event held at Taj Palace Hotel in Delhi was attended by his ex-wife Karisma Kapoor. The actress was seen dressed in an all-white ensemble as she reached the hotel earlier today. Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pallav Paliwal (@pallav_paliwal) Karisma was joined by her sister Kareena Kapoor and brother-in-law Saif Ali Khan at the prayer meet. A video of the trio arriving at the hotel is now making rounds on the internet. See the full video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pallav Paliwal (@pallav_paliwal) Sunjay Kapur died after suffering a heart attack during a polo match in England on June 12. He was 53. His last rites took place on Thursday at the Lodhi Road Cremation Ground in New Delhi. According to sources close to him, Sunjay felt unwell while playing polo at the Guards Polo Club and requested to stop the game. Shortly after leaving the ground, he suffered a heart attack and died. Some sources suggested that Sunjay might have swallowed a bee during the game, which could have caused the heart attack due to the sting in his throat. At the time of his death, Sunjay was playing polo for his team, Aureus, of which he was the patron. He was up against Sujan, a team owned by hotelier Jaisal Singh. Sunjay Kapur, son of Rani Kapur and the late Surinder Kapur, took the reins of his father's automotive parts business, Sona Group, in 2003 and transformed it into a global entity. He was also named the chairman of Sona Comstar, a company dedicated to manufacturing parts for electric vehicles. On the personal front, Sunjay Kapur got married to Karisma Kapoor in 2003. The couple got divorced in 2016. They have two children - Samaira, born in 2005, and Kiaan, born in 2011. After his separation from Karisma, Sunjay married Priya Sachdev in 2017. They have a son, Azarias, who was born in December 2016. Before his marriage to Karisma, Sunjay was married to fashion designer Nandita Mahtani.
NDTV
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Karisma Kapoor Flies To Delhi With Kids For Ex-Husband Sunjay Kapur's Prayer Meet. Bonus: Saif-Kareena
Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband, Sunjay Kapur, died after suffering a heart attack during a polo match in England on June 12. His family announced a prayer meeting in his memory, to be held in New Delhi on June 22. Karisma, along with their two children, Samaira and Kiaan, flew to the capital earlier today to attend the ceremony. On Sunday, Karisma and her kids were spotted at Mumbai's Kalina airport. All three of them were dressed in sombre white for the prayer meeting. Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manav Manglani (@ Karisma's sister Kareena Kapoor and her husband Saif Ali Khan also made their way to the airport. The couple seemed to be joining Karisma at Sanjay Kapur's prayer meet in Delhi. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manav Manglani (@ Last week, Sunjay Kapur's family released a press note citing details of his cremation and prayer meet. While Sunjay's last rites took place on Thursday at the Lodhi Road Cremation Ground in New Delhi, the prayer meeting will be held today between 4 pm and 5 pm at the Taj Palace Hotel. The note had the signatures of his mother, Rani Surinder Kapur, his wife Priya, Safira, and Azarias. His kids with Karisma Kapoor were also mentioned. Sunjay Kapur died after suffering a heart attack at the age of 53. According to sources close to him, the businessman was playing polo at the Guards Polo Club when he reportedly suffocated. He requested to stop the game and then left the ground. Soon after, he suffered a heart attack and died. The sources further shared that Sunjay apparently swallowed a bee and the sting in his throat caused a heart attack. Sunjay was running a polo team - Aureus - of which he was the patron. He was playing against Sujan, which is a team run by Jaisal Singh, a hotelier.
