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Sunjay Kapur, an Indian industrialist and former husband of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, passed away on Thursday (June 112, 2025) following a heart attack in the United Kingdom.
Kapur was the chairman and non-executive director of Sona Comstar. In a statement, the company said, 'It is with profound sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Mr. Sunjay J. Kapur, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Sona Comstar, following a sudden heart attack in England, UK, on 12th June 2025, at the age of 53.'
'A visionary leader, Mr. Kapur played a pivotal role in shaping Sona Comstar into a global mobility technology company built on innovation, sustainability, and purpose,' the statement said.
The company added that details regarding memorial arrangements will be shared in due course.
Sunjay was actor Karisma Kapoor's former husband. The couple became parents to daughter Samaira in 2005 and son Kiaan in 2011. In 2014, Karisma and Sanjay filed for divorce through mutual consent. Their divorce was finalised in 2016. After the separation, Sunjay married Priya Sachdev.
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