Indian Business Tycoon Sunjay Kapur Dies of Heart Attack at 53 in London
London, UK – June 12, 2025:
Sunjay Kapur, a leading figure in the Indian auto-tech industry and the former husband of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, passed away suddenly at the age of 53 in London. Reports confirm that he suffered a heart attack on Thursday while playing polo, a sport he was known to be passionate about.
Kapur was the Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Sona Comstar, a global supplier of automotive technology and components, and also served as the President of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) of India. His passing has sent shockwaves across India’s business circles and Bollywood.
Just hours before his sudden demise, Sunjay had posted a condolence message on social media for the victims of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, a tragic coincidence that has added to the public outpouring of emotion.
Kapur was previously married to actress Karisma Kapoor from 2003 to 2016. The couple has two children, Samaira and Kiaan. Following their divorce, he married Priya Sachdev, a businesswoman and model.
After the news broke, several high-profile personalities expressed their condolences. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan were seen arriving at Karisma Kapoor’s Mumbai residence in a show of support. Messages from both business leaders and Bollywood stars have continued to pour in on social media platforms, mourning the loss of a respected industrialist and family man.
Industry peers remembered Kapur for his visionary leadership, especially in steering Sona Comstar through its global expansion and technological transformation in recent years.
Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced soon. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time.
