Sunjay Kapur, renowned Indian industrialist and former husband of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, has passed away at the age of 53 in the United Kingdom. As per sources cited by India Today, Sunjay suffered a sudden and fatal heart attack while playing polo — a sport he was deeply passionate about.The tragic incident occurred during a polo match, where it is believed that a bee entered his mouth while he was riding a horse, potentially triggering the cardiac arrest. Despite immediate medical intervention, doctors were unable to revive him.Tweeted condolences hours before his own passingIn a heartbreaking coincidence, just hours before his own untimely demise, Sunjay had expressed sorrow over the horrific Air India plane crash that occurred in Ahmedabad on June 12.“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,” he tweeted.The ill-fated Boeing 787-8 aircraft, operating as Flight AI-171 and bound for London, crashed minutes after take-off from Ahmedabad with 242 passengers and crew on board. Just three days ago, Sunjay had posted a motivational quote that now reads as eerily poignant: “Your time on Earth is limited. Leave the ‘what ifs’ to the philosophers and instead dive headfirst into the way ‘why nots.’”A life of high-profile relationships and business legacySunjay Kapur was married to Karisma Kapoor from 2003 to 2016. The couple, whose relationship often made headlines, share two children — daughter Samaira and son Kiaan. Prior to Karisma, Sunjay was married to fashion designer Nandita Mahtani. He was currently married to Priya Sachdev, who was earlier married to Vikram Chatwal, son of prominent American hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal.
Known for his charismatic presence in both corporate and social circles, Sunjay was also a well-respected figure in India’s business landscape and an avid polo enthusiast.Tributes have begun pouring in from friends, celebrities, and business associates who remember Sunjay for his charm, wit, and generosity. His sudden passing has left many stunned, especially in light of the tragic tweet he posted just before his own death.
