MUMBAI – Business magnate and former celebrity spouse Sunjay Kapur has died at the age of 53 after a tragic medical incident during a polo match in England on June 12. Kapur, a U.S. citizen, reportedly suffered a fatal heart attack brought on by a severe allergic reaction after inadvertently swallowing a bee while on the field.
Sources say the sting occurred in or near his mouth, triggering anaphylactic shock, a rapid and life-threatening allergic response. Despite urgent medical efforts, Kapur could not be revived.
Kapur was best known in corporate circles as the Chairman of Sona Comstar, a major international automotive technology and component supplier. He assumed control of the company in 2015 after the passing of his father, Surinder Kapur, who founded it in 1995. Under Sunjay’s leadership, the company grew significantly, expanding to 12 manufacturing plants and employing over 5,000 people globally. His net worth was estimated at $1.2 billion, as reported by Forbes.
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While his contributions to industry were substantial, Kapur also remained a fixture in the public eye due to his personal life. He was previously married to Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, with whom he had two children—Samaira and Kiaan. The couple’s 2003 marriage ended in a highly publicized divorce in 2016, which included legal disputes and allegations of domestic issues.
After his separation from Kapoor, Kapur married fashion designer Nandita Mahtani, and later former model Priya Sachdev. With Sachdev, he fathered a son named Azarias and became stepfather to her daughter from a prior relationship.
Kapur’s sudden death has left many in both the business and entertainment industries stunned. He was known for his strategic leadership, love for polo, and his ability to balance public life with a growing industrial legacy.
Tributes from friends, colleagues, and public figures continue to surface, mourning the untimely loss of a man who made his mark in boardrooms and on social pages alike.