'He went to Wharton, I studied at UCLA': Sunjay Kapur's widow Priya admits ignoring red flags in her 1st marriage to entrepreneur Vikram Chatwal in viral video. A look at her qualifications
Priya's Reflections on Her First Marriage
Courage in Separation and Custody Battle
Marriage to Sunjay Kapur and Their Family Life
Who is Priya Sachdev Kapur?
Industrialist Sunjay Kapur 's unexpected passing on June 12, 2025, sent shockwaves through both personal and professional circles. He suffered a fatal heart attack while playing polo in London, a city he often visited. The tragic incident came as a massive blow to his family, friends, and associates. As condolences continue to flood in, attention has also turned to his wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur , who now faces the future as his widow. Despite generally maintaining a private life, Priya's personal history is once again under media scrutiny, particularly her first marriage to American businessman Vikram Chatwal Just three months before Sunjay's death, Priya had spoken in an emotional interview with Kin and Kindness about her first marriage. Those conversations have resurfaced and are now gaining renewed attention online. She described her former husband, Vikram Chatwal, as someone who, at the time, seemed like an ideal partner. Both came from academically and professionally accomplished backgrounds—he studied at Wharton and worked for Morgan Stanley, while Priya had pursued mathematics at UCLA and had academic ties with the London School of Economics. To the outside world, they seemed like a perfect match."My ex-husband ticked all the boxes… He went to Wharton and worked at Morgan Stanley. I did mathematics at UCLA, a double major with UCLA and LSE… So I thought, This is a perfect match," she said. 'You know how you do your career path, but it doesn't always work. I thought I had it all right… but I guess I chose wrong..." she added.However, Priya admitted that cracks began to appear not long after they were married. During her pregnancy, around the 15th to 20th week, she began to realise that their relationship was not what she had hoped. Despite this, she chose to remain in the marriage for some time, driven by a desire to give it every chance to succeed—for herself and for her unborn child. But after five years, she made the difficult choice to separate, prioritising her and her daughter's emotional health and safety.Priya recalled the pain of that period but also acknowledged the emotional strength she discovered during her separation. She recounted how even her ex-in-laws expressed regret for how she was treated, apologising for not appreciating the sacrifices she had made. That moment, she felt, was a small but meaningful affirmation of her decision. She also faced a prolonged custody dispute, which she ultimately won. The divorce was officially finalized in 2011."My ex-in-laws called me apologising… I wasn't valued or appreciated for the sacrifices I made. That was one victory," she recounted.Years later, in 2017, Priya married Sunjay Kapur. The couple welcomed a son, Azarias, and had built a seemingly stable and quiet life together until his sudden passing disrupted everything.Priya Sachdev Kapur is a Delhi-born socialite and model. She is the daughter of prominent car dealer Ashok Sachdev. Academically, she holds a degree in mathematics and business management from University College London (UCL). Her professional journey began in the entertainment industry in the early 2000s, with several high-profile ad campaigns, including one for Lux Body Wash alongside Kareena Kapoor.Although she had a brief stint in films, with a minor role in the 2005 movie Neal 'n' Nikki, she transitioned into finance soon after. According to her LinkedIn profile, she previously worked as a financial analyst at Credit Suisse and now serves as the chairman and managing director of Aureus Investment As she grieves the loss of her husband, Priya Sachdev Kapur finds herself in the public eye once more—this time, as a woman navigating profound loss and an uncertain new chapter.
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