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Time of India
13 hours ago
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- Time of India
Sunjay Kapur's wife Priya Sachdev opens up about including Karisma Kapoor in family gatherings: 'I did wonder—would she feel comfortable? Would I?'
One month before Sunjay Kapur's untimely death, his wife Priya Sachdev opened up about her blended family with rare emotional honesty, touching upon her bond with 's children—Samaira and Kiaan—and how she has never tried to replace their mother. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'I could never replace their mother,' Priya said in an interview with Kin and Kindness, acknowledging Karisma's role in their lives. Yet, what made her statement even more endearing was how she described their family unit: 'We have four children—Samaira is the eldest, then my daughter Safira, followed by Kiaan, and our youngest, Azarias.' 'Azarias became the glue that held us all together' Priya revealed that her and Sunjay's little son, Azarias, has become the emotional anchor for the family. As the half-brother to both Safira and Kiaan-Samaira, he helped close the emotional gap between step-siblings. 'Samaira and Safira have become very close since Azarias was born,' she shared. 'And Azarias absolutely adores his older brother, Kian.' While acknowledging that both Samaira and Kiaan come from what society labels as 'broken homes,' Priya praised their emotional maturity. 'Their emotional intelligence is so high. They've embraced this dynamic with open hearts.' The rule that keeps the family bonded: two holidays a year With the kids now growing up and leading independent lives, Priya shared the golden rule she and Sunjay follow to maintain closeness. 'We made it a family rule—two holidays a year, no matter what. One in summer, one in winter. The kids may want to spend New Year's with friends or boyfriends, but they know these family holidays matter. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It's about keeping the thread intact.' Family dinners are also sacred. 'That's when we talk about everything—values, the economy, education, friendships. Even things unsaid get communicated. That's how emotional resilience is built.' Kareena Kapoor Breaks Down at Sunjay Kapur's Prayer Meet | Karisma, Saif, Kids Stand United Including Karisma: 'Let's invite Lolo over for tea' Priya also opened up about the efforts made to include Karisma Kapoor in family gatherings for the children's well-being. 'Sanjay and I had many conversations. I told him—let's invite Lolo over for tea. That tea led to a dinner, and eventually, she joined us on family holidays because the kids requested it.' She admitted that initially, it wasn't without hesitation. 'I did wonder—would she feel comfortable? Would I? Could I be myself in pajamas, sipping coffee? But after a few such gatherings, it all became very natural.' 'Why isn't Lolo in the picture?' Perhaps the most touching anecdote came from their youngest, Azarias. Priya shared that after a family holiday, they were making a New Year's card and he asked, 'Why isn't Lolo in the picture?' The innocence in his question reflected the emotional unity the family has managed to build. 'So I made a new one with her in it. He saw it and said, 'Okay, this is better, Mom.' That was a huge win for me.' Sunjay Kapur died on June 12, following a tragic accident during a polo match in England. The auto tycoon accidentally swallowed a bee, triggering a severe allergic reaction that led to a fatal heart attack. His funeral was held in New Delhi seven days later, followed by two prayer meetings attended by family and close friends, including his ex-wife Karisma Kapoor and their children Samaira and Kiaan along with Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan.
Economic Times
2 days ago
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- Economic Times
He had a past, she had a child: How Karisma Kapoor's ex Sunjay Kapur's wife found the glue that brought their family together
After Sunjay Kapur's sudden death, an old interview with his wife Priya Sachdev has resurfaced, offering insight into their blended family life. Priya spoke about her bond with Sunjay's children from his previous marriage to Karisma Kapoor — Samaira and Kiaan — and how their family of four children came together over time. She reflected on the challenges of blending households, the unique role her son Azarias played in connecting everyone, and her deep respect for the space she holds in her stepchildren's lives. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads From Separate Lives to Shared Home Azarias: The Bond That United the Family Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Finding Her Place as a Stepmother Popular in Panache 1. Akshat Shrivastava solves your daily spend-vs-save dilemma with just one simple sentence Life Between Continents Late businessman Sunjay Kapur , who passed away on June 12 following a heart attack during a polo match in England, left behind not only a legacy in business and sports but also a complex, blended family. In a past interview that has resurfaced after his death, his third wife, Priya Sachdev , opened up about their unique family dynamics, her relationship with Sunjay's children from his previous marriage with Karisma Kapoor , and how their son Azarias became the thread that brought everyone first met Sunjay Kapur during one of his frequent trips from Delhi to Mumbai, where his children Samaira and Kiaan lived with Karisma. What began as a casual encounter on a flight turned into a friendship that grew deeper after his divorce. Eventually, they got married and started a life after their marriage, Priya's daughter from her previous relationship with Vikram Chatwal, Safira, moved in with them. The initial days of blending two households were not without difficulties. Priya remembered that Sunjay had certain expectations and house rules, but she encouraged him to form a direct relationship with Safira. Over time, that effort paid off, and the two developed a strong shared that their household eventually became a home for four children — Sunjay and Karisma's children Samaira and Kiaan, Priya's daughter Safira, and their son together, Azarias. She described Azarias as the connector, someone who naturally linked both sides of the to her, Azarias helped foster unity because he was both Karisma and Sunjay's children's half-brother, and Safira's half-sibling. This made him a bridge across family lines. The closeness between Samaira and Safira also grew, forming another layer of connection that helped the family come Priya emphasized that she never tried to take on the role of mother to Samaira and Kiaan, she said she has found a meaningful space in their lives. Their bond, she noted, is built on shared moments and open conversations — ranging from casual chatter to deeper acknowledged that their family wasn't formed in the usual way, but over time, it has become a loving and supportive unit. 'We all have grown to love and appreciate each other,' she had Kapur's deep love for polo also shaped their lifestyle. Every year, the family would relocate to England during the polo season, where he played professionally. It worked out logistically as well — Safira's boarding school was close by, and their young son attended different schools in India and the the back-and-forth between countries, Priya said the family always returned to India together, as their core life and business remained based the ups and downs of combining children from different marriages, Priya Sachdev described their journey not as a perfect story, but one of patience, emotional investment, and growth. In the end, it was their youngest child, Azarias, who unknowingly became the heart of their modern, blended family — a quiet symbol of unity born from two pasts.
