Shikhar Pahariya pays emotional tribute to Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sanjay Kapur; shares photo of him with polo gears
Industrialist Sunjay Kapur, ex-husband of Karisma Kapoor, tragically passed away at 53 during a London polo match after a reported bee sting led to cardiac arrest. Tributes pour in, remembering his charisma and sportsmanship. Shalini Passi shared her shock and fond memories of their last conversation. The funeral will be in Delhi, pending repatriation due to his U.S.
The sudden demise of industrialist and polo enthusiast Sunjay Kapur has left many in shock. The 53-year-old, and ex-husband of actress
Karisma Kapoor
, passed away during a polo match in London after reportedly swallowing a bee, leading to a cardiac arrest.
As the news rippled through social and celebrity circles, emotional tributes have begun to pour in—from heartfelt notes to fond memories—honoring a man remembered for his charisma, sportsmanship, and larger-than-life presence.
Shikhar Pahariya has shared a picture of Sunjay in his polo gears. The note read, 'Rest in peace, Champ. Om Shanti."
Check out the post here:
Art patron Shalini Passi also expressed deep sorrow over Sunjay Kapur's sudden demise.
In a conversation with Hindustan Times, she shared that the two were good friends and his passing has left her heartbroken.
"The news of Sunjay's death is sad and shocking. It makes us realise the frivolity of our life and everything that we take so seriously… In a moment everything is gone. He was somebody a lot of people looked up to as a role model."
Shalini Passi, who gained attention through Netflix's Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives, recalled her last conversation with Sunjay Kapur and his wife Priya Sachdev.
Remembering them fondly, she shared that they had spoken just a few days before his untimely passing, making the news all the more shocking.
'Sunjay and Priya congratulated me on the success of Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives. They were happy to see me holding up for Delhi in the series. Both of them were delighted by it and were happy for me. And that's what they had expressed to me," she said.
Sunjay Kapur's funeral is set to take place in Delhi, but the repatriation of his mortal remains may be delayed due to his U.S. citizenship, as per reports. His father-in-law, Ashok Sachdev, told NDTV that the postmortem is currently underway and the body will be brought to India once formalities are complete.
Sunjay Kapur is survived by his wife Priya Sachdev and their son Azarias. He was previously married to actress Karisma Kapoor, with whom he shares two children—daughter Samaira and son Kiaan.
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