What Really Led To Karisma Kapoor And Sunjay Kapur's Explosive Divorce After 13 Years
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Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur's marriage ended in a bitter public split with allegations of abuse and financial disputes.
Karisma Kapoor, one of the most iconic actresses of the 1990s, was known for her powerhouse performances in films like Raja Hindustani, Dil To Pagal Hai, Biwi No. 1, and Zubeidaa. Hailed as 'inimitable," Karisma was not just a top-paid actor of her era but also a formidable force in Bollywood. However, behind her professional success lay a turbulent personal life marked by a difficult marriage with businessman Sunjay Kapur.
Born into the illustrious Kapoor clan, Karisma was raised by her mother Babita, along with sister Kareena Kapoor, following Babita's separation from Randhir Kapoor. Despite being born into cinema royalty, Karisma often spoke about not enjoying the so-called privileges of being a Kapoor daughter.
In 2003, Karisma married Delhi-based industrialist Sunjay Kapur. But their union quickly unraveled, eventually leading to a highly public and bitter divorce battle in 2014. While the couple initially filed for divorce through mutual consent, the case escalated into an ugly legal fight filled with serious allegations.
In her divorce petition, Karisma accused Sunjay of physical and mental abuse. One of the most disturbing claims was that during their honeymoon, Sunjay allegedly forced her to sleep with his friends. Karisma also claimed that during her pregnancy, Sunjay allegedly asked his mother to slap her because she couldn't fit into a dress his mother-in-law wanted her to wear.
Karisma's father, veteran actor Randhir Kapoor, had disapproved of the match from the start. Speaking to Hindustan Times, he once said, 'Sunjay is a third-class man… We don't need to run after anyone's money. Our talent is enough to support us for life."
What started as a consensual divorce turned contentious when Karisma alleged that Sunjay was unwilling to provide adequate financial support for their children. This led her to file a domestic violence complaint against both Sunjay and his mother. The police subsequently launched an investigation into the matter.
Eventually, the couple reached a legal settlement and were granted divorce in 2016. Reports indicated that Karisma received a house in Khar and Sunjay agreed to invest Rs 14 crore in bonds for their children, offering approximately Rs 10 lakh in monthly interest.
Sunjay Kapur passed away on June 12, 2025, in London due to a heart attack, reportedly triggered by an allergic reaction after accidentally swallowing a bee during a polo match.
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