Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Succession Feud Erupts After Sunjay Kapur's Death
Sunjay Kapur, a wealthy businessman, sadly passed away.
His company, Sona Comstar, faces uncertainty about who will take over.
His mother and wife are in a dispute over the control of the company.
His children will inherit wealth, including bonds and monthly income.
The company insists everything is being handled correctly, but the family has opposing views on the decisions being made and the exclusion of some family members from these decisions.
Sunjay Kapur, ex-husband of Karisma Kapoor, died of a heart attack during a polo match.
His death has led to a succession dispute within the Kapur family regarding the management of Sona Comstar.
Kapur's wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur, will manage his estate; his children Samaira and Kiaan receive significant financial provisions.
Rani Kapur, Sunjay's mother, has accused the board of undermining family legacy and excluding her from decisions.
The company refuted the allegations, stating that decisions followed due process and shareholder approval.
- Who
- Sunjay Kapur, his family, and the board of Sona Comstar.
- What
- Sunjay Kapur's death and the subsequent succession and financial arrangements.
- When
- Sunjay Kapur died on June 12.
- Where
- London, where he was playing polo at the Guards Polo Club.
- Why
- The succession and inheritance details were triggered by Sunjay Kapur's death.
Family Accusations
Company Response
Decision Making
Family Accusations
Rani Kapur accuses the board of excluding her from decisions and undermining the family legacy.
Company Response
The company refutes these claims, stating decisions followed due process.
- Deceased
- Sunjay Kapur
- Cause of Death
- Heart attack
- Company
- Sona Comstar
- Market Cap
- Rs 31,000 crore (approximately $4 billion)
- Inheritance Management
- Priya Sachdev Kapur
- Children's Inheritance
- Bonds (Rs 14 crore) and monthly income (Rs 10 lakh each)