#SHOWBIZ: Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband, Sunjay Kapur, dies of heart attack during polo match
NEW DELHI: The former husband of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, Sunjay Kapur, has tragically died at the age of 53 in the UK.
The prominent Indian industrialist reportedly suffered a fatal heart attack while playing polo.
Sources cited by India Today indicate that the incident occurred during a polo match, a sport about which he was deeply passionate.
It is believed that an insect, possibly a bee, entered his mouth while he was riding, potentially triggering the heart attack.
Despite immediate medical intervention, he could not be revived.
Sunjay Kapur was well-known for his business acumen and his profound love for polo and equestrian sports. He is survived by his two children, daughter Samaira and son Kiaan, from his previous marriage to Karisma.
Their highly publicised divorce concluded in 2016.
Before his marriage to Karisma, Sunjay was married to fashion designer Nandita Mahtani.
He later married Priya Sachdev, who was previously wed to American hotelier Vikram Chatwal, son of the renowned hospitality magnate Sant Singh Chatwal.
His sudden demise has sent shockwaves through friends, colleagues, and India's elite circles, where he was a familiar and respected figure.
Tributes have begun to pour in, mourning the loss of a man remembered for his charisma, sporting spirit, and business prowess.
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