Karisma Kapoor's Ex-Husband Sunjay Kapur Smiles In Last Photo Before Death, Friend Pays Tribute
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Sunjay Kapur, ex-husband of Karisma Kapoor and Chairman of Sona Comstar, tragically died during a polo match in the UK.
Just days after his untimely passing during a polo match in the UK, the last photo of industrialist, polo patron and actress Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur has been shared online. The photo was posted by the SUJÁN Indian Tigers Polo Team on Instagram, paying tribute to their late teammate ahead of the Cartier Trophy final.
In the now-viral photo, Sunjay can be seen wearing a big smile, dressed in a dark blue outfit, smiling with his arm around Captain Jaisal Singh. The team wrote in the caption:
'Today we play the final of the Cartier Trophy in the memory of our dear friend Sunjay Kapur, who tragically passed away on the field a few days ago. Our Captain and Patron, Jaisal Singh, will mount up with the team to observe a minute's silence in honour of his dear old friend Sunjay, and then sit out as a mark of respect 🙏."
They also revealed that the photo was taken shortly before the semi-finals of the tournament: 'This photograph of Sunjay and Jaisal was taken moments before they mounted up to play the semi-finals a few days ago. (@polobygarrahan) RIP Sunjay; you will be missed – your tireless enthusiasm and patronage will be remembered forever by the entire polo community."
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Sunjay Kapur, ex-husband of actress Karisma Kapoor and Chairman of Sona Comstar, was a respected figure in both business and polo circles. His sudden death has left many stunned, with fellow players and fans mourning the loss of a man known for his passion, leadership, and spirit on the field.
As reported by The Telegraph, those present at the polo match heard Sunjay Kapur say, 'I've swallowed something," leading many to believe he had accidentally swallowed an insect. These were his last words. Later reports confirmed it was a bee. His friend and business associate, Suhel Seth, told ANI, 'Sunjay died of a heart attack, apparently after swallowing a bee during a polo match in England."
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