The Net Worth Of Karisma Kapoor’s Ex-Husband Sunjay Kapur, Who Died During A Polo Match, Will Shock You
Industrialist Sunjay Kapur, Karisma Kapoor’s ex-husband and Sona Comstar chairman, died of a heart attack while playing polo. Here’s a look at his life, family, and net worth.
Renowned industrialist Sunjay Kapur, best known as the ex-husband of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, passed away at the age of 53 in the United Kingdom. According to reports, he suffered a heart attack while playing polo, a sport he passionately pursued.
The news of his untimely death has sent shockwaves through social and celebrity circles. In Mumbai, several stars including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Malaika Arora were seen visiting Karisma Kapoor’s home to offer condolences.
Sanjay Kapur net worth
Sunjay Kapur was the Chairman of Sona Comstar, a leading global supplier of automotive components, especially in the EV sector. The company, founded by his father Surinder Kapur in 1997, is now valued at over Rs 40,000 crore.
According to Forbes, Sunjay’s personal net worth was estimated at $1.2 billion (Rs 10,300 crore), placing him as the 2703rd richest person in the world. His company served seven of the world’s top ten car manufacturers and operated facilities in nine countries including India, China, Serbia, Mexico, and the US.
Reportedly, Sunjay Kapur was the 2703rd wealthiest individual in the world, with his publicly listed company valued at Rs 40000 crore. He also owned premium propertues in India and aborad, includig London, Delhi and Mumbai, and also invested in several tech and manufacturing startups.
He held degrees from top-tier institutions like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard Business School, reflecting his exceptional academic background.
He also served as Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region, contributing to industrial growth across states like Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh.
Sunjay Kapur personal life
Sunjay Kapur first married designer Nandita Mahtani, but the couple separated after two years. In 2003, he married Karisma Kapoor, with whom he has two children—Samaira and Kiaan. After a high-profile divorce in 2016, they continued to co-parent their kids.
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In 2017, he married his longtime partner Priya Sachdev, and the couple had a son named Azarias. They also co-parented Priya’s daughter, Safira, from her previous marriage.
In a heartfelt conversation on the Indian Silicon Valley podcast, Sunjay described how they built a strong blended family.
“It’s not always easy when you have a blended family. But we have been very fortunate to have a system where we all work together, where we all love each other and I want that to continue even after my wife and I, our lifetime.”
He also revealed, “We are taking coaching sessions on parenting because we want to become better parents.”
Sunjay Kapur on Air India Dreamliner Crash
Just hours before his sudden passing, Sunjay had reacted to the Air India Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad by writing on X:“Terrible news of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad. My thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected. May they find strength in this difficult hour. #planecrash.”
In his later years, Sunjay had stepped back from daily executive roles. He served on the board of Doon School, chaired a Young Business Leaders Forum, and contributed to a manufacturing competitiveness think tank.
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