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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
What was the networth of Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband, Sunjay Kapur? Why was his company named 'Sona'
Business tycoon and former spouse of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, Sunjay Kapur, tragically passed away in London on Thursday. The 52-year-old industrialist reportedly suffered a fatal cardiac arrest after accidentally ingesting a bee. His unexpected demise has left his loved ones and the business world in mourning. Known for his prominent role as chairman of auto parts giant Sona Comstar, Sunjay was also a father to three children: Samaira and Kiaan with Karisma Kapoor and Azarias with his third wife, Priya Sachdev. He had also taken on the role of a father to Priya's daughter from an earlier relationship. Journey Through Marriages and Fatherhood Sunjay's entry into public attention was largely driven by his high-profile wedding to Karisma Kapoor in 2003. This was not his first marriage—prior to Karisma, he had been briefly married to fashion designer Nandita Mahtani. Following a lengthy separation and eventual legal divorce from Karisma in 2016, Sunjay went on to tie the knot with former model Priya Sachdev. Their union brought together children from their past relationships, forming a close-knit blended family. Despite personal challenges, Sunjay made a consistent effort to remain involved in the lives of his children from all marriages. His wife, Priya, often posted glimpses of their warm family moments—vacations, birthdays, and holiday celebrations—offering a rare look at their harmonious domestic life. In a candid discussion on the YouTube platform 'Indian Silicon Valley,' Sunjay had spoken openly about the significance of nurturing strong familial bonds. He emphasized how much he valued unity and togetherness, even in the context of a non-traditional family. He also revealed that he and Priya were undergoing professional guidance in parenting, aiming to provide their children with the most supportive upbringing possible. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Chrissy Metz Is So Skinny Now And She Looks Like A Model Cleverst Business Legacy and Global Reach Born into an entrepreneurial lineage, Sunjay stepped into the auto components business founded by his father, Surinder Kapur, in 1997. Surinder Kapur was hailed as a visionary in India's automobile industry, laying the groundwork for what would become a global powerhouse. After Surinder's passing in 2015, Sunjay took the reins of Sona Comstar as its managing director. Under his leadership, the company expanded its footprint with nine manufacturing plants across India, the United States, China, Mexico, and Serbia. By March 2025, Sona Comstar boasted a market capitalization exceeding ₹31,000 crore. The promoters retained over 28% ownership in the enterprise, reflecting strong internal confidence. Just months before his passing, the company was valued at an impressive ₹40,000 crore. Forbes listed Sunjay's personal fortune at approximately $1.2 billion (₹10,300 crore), placing him among the wealthiest individuals globally at rank 2703. As per Forbes, Kapur's empire was named Sona after his grandfather's jewelry business. In Hindi, the word 'Sona' translates to gold. Final Reflections Sunjay Kapur's life was a mosaic of success, reinvention, and deep personal commitment. From steering a multinational company to nurturing a complex, blended family, he left behind a legacy of resilience, ambition, and emotional depth. His sudden passing is not only a blow to the corporate sector but also a deeply personal loss for those closest to him.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Karisma Kapoor's ex Sunjay Kapur started dating wife Priya during divorce proceedings, didn't want to ‘instill any negativity' in kids against her
Late entrepreneur Sunjay Kapur, who was once married to Karisma Kapoor and shared two children with her, married actor-model Priya Sachdev in 2017. Sunjay passed away on Thursday in London after a heart attack. Priya, who was previously married to hotelier Vikram Chawal, also attempted to be an actor in the movies and appeared in a small role in Yash Raj Films' Neal n Nikki, starring Uday Chopra and Tanishaa Mukerji. Sunjay and Priya got married in 2017 after being in a relationship for four years. Through this time, Sunjay was married to Karisma. They filed for divorce in 2014; it was finalised in 2016. They welcomed daughter Samaira in 2005, and son Kiaan in 2011. In a 2017 chat with Economic Times, Priya said that it took them a long time to get married 'because there were children and ex-spouses involved.' She also shared that they had both had big weddings in the past, Priya with Vikram, and Sunjay with Karisma, so this time around they wanted 'no drama' on their special day. She described them as 'both older and wiser and have been there and done that.' Priya spoke about the first time they met on a flight, and discovered new details about each other. Both Priya and Sunjay had very public separations from their respective former spouses. 'During the flight, we realised that neither of is us was what our public perception had been made out to be. The barrier of those misconceptions came down and we kept in touch,' she said. ALSO READ | Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur had net worth of Rs 10,300 crore, hired 'parenting coach' to be a better father to his 4 children At the time, Priya was co-parenting daughter Safira Chatwal with Vikram, and Sunjay was father to daughter Samaira and son Kiaan. Priya described him as an 'amazing human being and a very good father to his children.' She insisted that they were trying to raise their children in a way where they share healthy relationships with each parent. 'Both of us have never tried to instill any negativity in our children towards our ex-spouses,' she said. In December 2018, Sunjay and Priya welcomed their son Azarias. Sunjay and Priya were committed to becoming better parents as in a recent chat on the YouTube channel Indian Silicon Valley by Jivraj Singh Sachar, he shared that they have a 'parenting coach.' He added, 'It's not always easy when you have a blended family. but we have been very fortunate to have a system where we all work together, where we all love each other and I want that to continue even after my wife and I, our lifetime.' Sunjay first got married to fashion designer Nandita Mahtani in 1996 and the two were married till 2000.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Indian Express
Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur had net worth of Rs 10,300 crore, hired ‘parenting coach' to be a better father to his 4 children
Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband, businessperson Sunjay Kapur, died of a heart attack after swallowing a bee in London on Thursday. Sunjay was the Chairman of Sona Comstar, and shared two children with Karisma, Samaira and Kiaan. He was also father to Azarias, with third wife Priya Sachdev, whose daughter from a previous marriage he adopted. Sunjay first stepped into the limelight when he married Karisma at a star-studded ceremony in 2003. He was married to designer Nandita Mahtani previously. After Karisma and Sunjay's divorce in 2016, he married former model Priya Sachdev. Sunjay has been an active part of Samaira and Kiaan's lives, and over the years, his wife Priya shared many pictures from family holidays and celebrations together. In a chat with the YouTube channel Indian Silicon Valley by Jivraj Singh Sachar, Sunjay described himself as someone who valued trust and respect, and said that it was 'very important that our family comes together and stays together.' He also shared that he and Priya were taking 'coaching sessions on parenting because we want to become better parents.' He also spoke about coming from a 'blended family' and shared, 'It's not always easy when you have a blended family. but we have been very fortunate to have a system where we all work together, where we all love each other and I want that to continue even after my wife and I, our lifetime.' ALSO READ | Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur bought bonds worth Rs 14 crore for their children after divorce As per Forbes, Sunjay's net worth at the time of his death was $1.2 billion (Rs 10,300 crore) and he was the 2703th wealthiest individual in the world. As of a few months ago, his publicly listed company was valued at Rs 40,000 crore. Sunjay's company manufactured automobile parts for seven out of the top ten car companies in the world, and was known for being one of the leaders in the EV revolution. Sona Comstar was founded by Sunajy's father, Surinder Kapur, in 1997. After his death in 2015, Sunjay took over the company as the Managing Director. The company operated factories in nine countries including India, China, Mexico, Serbia and the US. In the same chat from three months ago, Sunjay spoke about writing down a 10-year plan for himself regarding his personal and professional life, since he was not an active executive anymore. Talking about his non-work related roles, he shared that he was on the board of Doon School, ran a polo team, was the Chairperson of northern region of CII, was also working with the The Young Business Leaders Forum and he was also spending his time at a think tank on building manufacturing competitiveness in India.
