'We are Kapoors': When Karishma Kapoor's father openly criticised daughter's marriage with Sunjay

Economic Times

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Veteran actor Randhir Kapoor had once strongly opposed his daughter Karisma Kapoor's marriage to industrialist Sunjay Kapur, asserting that the Kapoor family never needed anyone's wealth to thrive or succeed.
In a 2016 interview with Hindustan Times , Randhir Kapoor openly criticised Karisma's ex-husband and addressed speculation surrounding their divorce. 'Everyone knows our credentials. We are Kapoors. We don't need to run after anyone's money. We have been blessed not only with wealth but also with talent that can sustain us for life,' he said. His remarks came in response to claims suggesting Karisma had married Sunjay for financial reasons.
Randhir also didn't hide his disapproval of the match from the very beginning. He added, 'I never wanted Karisma marrying him. He never cared for his wife. He has been giving bull**** to her and living with another woman. The entire Delhi knows how he is. I would not like to say anything more than this.Karisma Kapoor married industrialist Sunjay Kapur in 2003, and the couple had two children—daughter Samaira and son Kiaan. However, their relationship began to fall apart, and in 2014, they filed for divorce. The split quickly became headline news due to the bitter mudslinging and serious accusations from both sides. Several shocking claims about their troubled marriage surfaced during the proceedings. After a long legal battle, Karisma and Sunjay's divorce was finally settled and legally finalised in 2016.
As part of the divorce settlement, Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur's two children—Samaira and Kiaan—were ensured financial security. According to a 2016 ANI report, Sunjay purchased bonds worth ₹14 crore for the children, which carried an annual interest of ₹10 lakh. He also transferred the ownership of a house, previously held by his father, to Karisma. In the early 2000s, Karisma began appearing in commercials. Notably, in one of her early ads for a body wash brand, she shared screen space with her younger sister, Kareena Kapoor. While she made a promising start in modelling, Priya's Bollywood stint was short-lived. Her only film appearance was in Neal 'n' Nikki (2005), where she played a minor role opposite Uday Chopra. The film also starred Tanisha Mukherji.
Sunjay Kapur's wealthAt the time of his passing in June 2025, Sunjay Kapur had built an enormous empire. According to Forbes, his estimated net worth was around $1.2 billion (Rs 10,300 crore). He officially joined the ranks of the World's Billionaires in 2022.Most of his fortune came from Sona Comstar, a major automobile component manufacturer based in Gurugram.