Priya Sachdev once called husband Sunjay Kapur ‘misunderstood', said he took ‘tough decisions' post divorce with Karisma Kapoor: 'He was left alone...'

Time of India

16 hours ago

Following Sunjay Kapur's sudden death, an old interview with his wife, Priya Sachdev, has resurfaced. She described Sunjay as "misunderstood," highlighting his challenges after his father's death and divorce from Karisma Kapoor. Priya shared her involvement in his business decisions and noted his passion for polo, a central part of their family life.
Sunjay Kapur's sudden death at 53 during a polo match in London left many shocked. After his divorce from
Karisma Kapoor
, he married Delhi-based model and socialite Priya Sachdev. Now, an old interview of Priya has resurfaced, where she described Sunjay as 'misunderstood' and spoke about the tough choices he made following his father's death and split from Karisma.
In a resurfaced interview on the YouTube channel Kin and Kindness, Priya opened up about her relationship with Sunjay Kapur. She shared that when they got together in 2015, Sunjay was grappling with the loss of his father and the sudden burden of handling their Germany-based business alone.
She revealed that she played an active role in his professional life, often discussing business matters with him and contributing to important decisions.
She was closely involved in running the family office and took part in several investment choices alongside him.
Priya reflected on Sunjay's challenging journey, highlighting how he had to take charge of the family business after the passing of his father, Surinder Kapur — a key figure in India's auto components industry. She shared how Sunjay balanced personal and professional upheavals, including his divorce, and eventually emerged as a successful businessman.
Sachdev further shared that she was drawn to Sunjay for his honesty and depth, calling him a misunderstood figure. She expressed pride in how he earned respect in the industry while stepping into the legacy of his late father, Surinder Kapur. Despite making some difficult decisions, she noted, most had led to positive outcomes.
She also revealed that Sunjay's passion for polo was a major part of their family life. Every year, she and their children would relocate to England for a few months during the polo season, where Sunjay played professionally and remained deeply committed to the sport.
Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur were married for 13 years before their separation in 2016. The couple has two children — daughter Samaira and son Kiaan. Sunjay later married Priya Sachdev in 2017. They welcomed their son, Azarias, in December 2018. Priya also has a daughter from a previous marriage.