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NDTV
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
NDTV Exclusive: "Karisma Kapoor Is A Very Good Mother," Says Sunjay Kapur's Sister Amid Rs 30,000 Crore Estate Succession Feud
New Delhi: Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband and business tycoon Sunjay Kapur, Chairman of Sona Comstar, died in June this year. He was 53. Kapur, who led the Rs 30,000-crore mobility technology company, has since been at the centre of an international investigation and a family tussle over control of the group. Amid the legal battle, Sunjay's sister Mandhira Kapur spoke warmly of his ex-wife, actor Karisma Kapoor, in an exclusive interview with NDTV and praised her for prioritising their children. She said, "She is a mother. She is a very good mother, I have to give her that. She has done a very good job of letting the family be one, which know..I commend her for that. I think the kids have been close, and they've had a great relationship. Hopefully somehow, we can carry that on and let the family be one again because she is looking out for her kids like any mother would, and that's what she is doing." On whether she remains in touch with Karisma, Mandhira responded, "Yes, of course. I am sure she is in touch with Priya (Sunjay's widow Priya Sachdev Kapur) too. The fact is we've all had a good relationship. The kids have been coming to see mom. We are all in touch. This is not meant to be a family feud." She further added, "We should find a way to make sure that the head of the family should keep her space, really. At the end of the day, we are children, no matter how old we are. I think the respect factor needs to stay. I don't think this is what my mom's intention or my sister's and my intention is. We just want to have peace of mind. We want to carry on my father's dreams, and we want to respect my brother, because I think it comes down to that." In a separate interview with India Today, she reiterated that Sunjay and Karisma's children - Samaira and Kiaan - are central to the family. She shared, "My father and mother have been obsessed with their grandchildren. Samaira and Kiaan are always a big part of this family. We are very proud of them and have a lot of love for them. Dad used to dote on them, my mom dotes on them. They are a part of our family and will always be, there's no question about it. My brother doted on them. They come over, they have come and met mom. We are all together." The dispute escalated when Rani Kapur, Sunjay and Mandhira's mother, wrote to the Sona Group board claiming she is the sole beneficiary of her late husband Surinder Kapur's business empire and the majority shareholder of the company, including Sona Comstar. She also alleged she had been pressured into signing papers that appointed Priya Sachdev Kapur as a non-executive director. The company, however, responded by issuing a cease-and-desist notice, stating that Rani Kapur has had no role in its functioning since 2019. Speaking to ANI earlier, Mandhira expressed her disappointment at how the family had been sidelined. "Within days, everything has been taken away from the family. There should have been some respect given to my mother who is one of the founders with my father. Sona Comstar was built because of my father," she said.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sunjay Kapur's sister Mandhira Kapur praises Karisma Kapoor amid family feud over Rs 30,000 crore fortune: ‘She is a very good mother'
The sudden demise of 53-year-old business tycoon Sunjay Kapur in June this year shook his family and friends. As the chairman of a Rs 30,000 crore company, his unexpected demise triggered an investigation and a family dispute over control of the company. Amid this tense situation, Sunjay's sister, Mandhira Kapur, has praised his ex-wife, actor Karisma Kapoor , calling her a 'very good mother' who is 'looking out for her kids'. Reports: Karisma Kapoor Seeks Stake In Sunjay Kapur's ₹30,000 Crore Empire Mandhira Kapur praises Karisma Kapoor's parenting In a recent interview with NDTV, Mandhira spoke highly of Karisma's role as a mother and her efforts to maintain family unity. She said, 'She is a mother. She is a very good mother, I have to give her that. She has done a very good job of letting the family be one, which is…you know..I commend her in that. I think the kids have been close, and they've had a great relationship. Hopefully somehow, we can carry that on and let the family be one again because she is looking out for her kids like any mother would, and that's what she is doing. ' When asked if she is in touch with Karisma after Sunjay's demise, Mandhira replied, 'Yes, of course. I am sure she is in touch with Priya (Sunjay's widow Priya Sachdev Kapur) too. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like A Teaspoon Before Bed Burns Body Fat - Fit Into Your Clothes Again! Health & Family Click Here Undo The fact is we've all had a good relationship. The kids have been coming to see mom. We are all in touch. This is not meant to be a family feud.' Respect and peace remain family priorities Mandhira also stressed the importance of respect and peace within the family. She said, 'We should find a way to make sure that the head of the family should keep her space, really. At the end of the day, we are children, no matter how old we are. I think the respect factor needs to stay. I don't think this is what mom's intention or my sister and my intention is. We just want to have peace of mind. We want to carry on my father's dreams and we want to respect my brother, because I think it comes down to that. ' Calls Samaira and Kiaan a big part of the family Mandhira has also been clear about her nephew and niece's place in the family. In an interview with India Today, she said, 'My father and mother have been obsessed with their grandchildren. Samaira and Kiaan are always a big part of this family. We are very proud of them and have a lot of love for them. Dad used to dote on them, my mom dotes on them. They are a part of our family and will always be, there's no question about it. My brother doted on them. They come over, they have come and met mom. We are all together.' Her words underline the importance of keeping Samaira and Kiaan connected to their extended family despite the ongoing dispute over the Rs 30,000 crore fortune. Family tensions over company control As reported by The Indian Express, the family battle intensified when Rani Kapur, mother of Sunjay and Mandhira, wrote to the board of Sona Group claiming she is the sole beneficiary of her late husband Surinder Kapur's empire and majority shareholder of the group, including Sona Comstar. Rani also said she was forced to sign documents appointing her daughter-in-law, Priya Sachdev Kapur, as non-executive director on the board. The company, however, issued a cease-and-desist notice to Rani, saying she had no role in the company since 2019. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
News18
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'Karisma Kapoor Is A Good Mother': Sunjay Kapur's Sister Says Actor Is In Touch With Priya Sachdev
Last Updated: Late Sunjay Kapur's sister Mandhira praises his ex-wife Karisma Kapoor for being a 'very good mother' to Samaira Kapoor and Kiaan amid family feud. Karisma Kapoor has found herself back in the spotlight, not for films but for family. Months after the sudden death of her ex-husband Sunjay Kapur, his sister Mandhira has spoken warmly about the actress, calling her a devoted mother who has stood by her children Samaira and Kiaan through turbulent times. Sunjay, a well-known business tycoon and chairman of mobility giant Sona Comstar, died of a cardiac arrest in June at just 53. His death has since led to legal wrangles and claims over the family-run empire. But in the middle of boardroom battles and inheritance disputes, Mandhira spoke about Karisma's role as a parent. In a recent interview, Mandhira told NDTV, 'She [Karisma] is a mother. She is a very good mother, I have to give her that. She has done a very good job of letting the family be one, which is…you know..I commend her in that. I think the kids have been close, and they've had a great relationship. Hopefully somehow, we can carry that on and let the family be one again because she is looking out for her kids like any mother would, and that's what she is doing." When asked if she is still in touch with Karisma, Mandhira replied, 'Yes, of course. I am sure she is in touch with Priya (Sunjay's widow Priya Sachdev Kapur) too. The fact is we've all had a good relationship. The kids have been coming to see mom. We are all in touch. This is not meant to be a family feud." Sunjay Kapur's Children With Karisma Kapoor Remain Part Of Family Mandhira also stressed that her late brother's children with Karisma will always remain a part of the Kapur family. Speaking to India Today, she said, 'My father and mother have been obsessed with their grandchildren. Samaira and Kiaan are always a big part of this family. We are very proud of them and have a lot of love for them. Dad used to dote on them, my mom dotes on them. They are a part of our family and will always be, there's no question about it. My brother doted on them. They come over, they have come and met mom. We are all together." Sunjay Kapur Interience Battle, Family Feud The warm words came even as the Kapur family remains caught in a bitter power struggle. Sunjay's mother, Rani Kapur, has claimed she is the rightful heir to her late husband Surinder Kapur's empire, including majority control of Sona Comstar. She also alleged she was pressured into signing documents that placed her daughter-in-law Priya Sachdev Kapur on the company board. The company has since issued a cease-and-desist notice, stating she has not held any role since 2019. Sunjay Kapur died on 12 June 2025 after a tragic incident during a polo match at Windsor's Guards Polo Club. While playing in the semi-final of the Queen's Cup, he accidentally swallowed a bee, which is believed to have stung him in the mouth or throat. The sting triggered a severe allergic reaction, leading to a fatal heart attack. He was 53 years old at the time. Sunjay Kapur is survived by his wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur, a Delhi-based model-turned-entrepreneur, whom he married in 2017. The couple shared a son, Azarias Kapur, born in December 2018, now aged 6. He is also survived by his two children from his marriage to Karisma Kapoor (2003–2016): Samaira Kapur, aged 20 and Kiaan Raj Kapur, aged 14. First Published: August 18, 2025, 11:21 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
a day ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Treated like strangers: Sunjay Kapur's sister alleges family sidelined, disrespected
Mandhira Kapur Smith, sister of the late Sona Comstar Chairperson Sunjay Kapur, has voiced concern over how her family is being treated by the automotive company founded by their late father, especially her 80-year-old mother Rani Kapur. In an interview with news agency ANI, Mandhira claimed the family has been treated like strangers.'Within days, everything has been taken away from the family,' she said. She also said the names of family members were not included in obituaries and public also said her mother had been instrumental in supporting her father Surinder Kapur as he grew the business from its origins in the jewellery trade into a prominent player in the automotive sector. Despite her early involvement, Rani Kapur has now been excluded from the company, Mandhira claimed. 'There should have been some respect given to my mother who is one of the founders with my father. Sona Comstar was built because of my father,' she said. She added that her mother should have been given a non-executive board dispute between the Kapur family and Sona Comstar escalated, the company issued a cease-and-desist notice to Rani Kapur, mother of Sunjay and Mandhira her letter to the board, Rani Kapur claimed that she is the sole beneficiary of Surinder Kapur's estate and the majority shareholder of the Sona Group, including Sona Kapur also alleged that she was pressured into signing documents backing the appointment of her daughter-in-law, Priya Sachdev Kapur, as a non-executive director on the company's Comstar responded by saying that Rani Kapur has not had any role in the company since 2019, either directly or Kapur's sister also criticised the company for asking her mother to apologise publicly for requesting a delay to a board meeting after Sunjay Kapur's death.'She has been thrown to the curb. They have not cared about her or her feelings or that she stood by my father while he built the company,' Mandhira added that for her mother, Sona is like another child and asking for a delay in the board meeting was a reasonable request. 'She's not a stranger,' Mandhira added that the issue is not just about money or business. 'People who have not built it will only see money, people who have built it, which is us, see much more than that. We see (this as) a legacy, we see dad's dreams,' she also spoke about her mother's ongoing questions regarding Sunjay Kapur's sudden death. 'He was fit. Who is giving her answers? My mum's asking me every day, how did this happen?' she Kapur who headed the Rs 30,000 crore mobility tech company died on June 12 while playing polo in London. The autopsy indicated the cause as cardiac arrest.- Ends
NDTV
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Sunjay Kapur's Sister Shares Cryptic Post Amid Rs 30,000 Crore Family Feud: "If You Were Still Here..."
New Delhi: Late business tycoon Sunjay Kapur's sister Mandhira Kapur wrote an emotional yet cryptic note for her brother on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. She shared a happy picture featuring herself, Sunjay and their mother Rani Kapur. Mandhira wrote how she and her mother missed Sunjay on the occasion of Rakhi. Apart from that, Mandhira hinted at the ongoing succession feud over the Rs 30,000 crore Sona Comstar property following Sunjay's sudden death during a polo match in the UK on June 12. What's Happening Mandhira began her note with these words, "It's taken me all day to write this, as today has been especially difficult. As Raksha Bandhan winds down, placing flowers near your picture, I tried to stay composed while Mum cried." "The thread that binds us, invisible yet strong, remains unbroken, as eternal as our memories. I relive the moments spent with you, and now, I find myself protecting what you would have wanted, and what Dad dreamed, though it was always meant to be the other way around. If you were still here, everything would be different, everything would be better, my dear Bhaiya," Mandhira continued. "Today, I tied a thread to the corner of your picture, gazing at your face-handsome, smiling, the brother who shared our dreams. You carried Dad's legacy with strength; I know you would've kept building upon it. "Protecting your memory is my sacred duty. We are brave, and I know you'll continue to protect us. "Raksha Bandhan reminds me that love transcends time. Our bond is unbreakable, forever intertwined," Mandhira concluded. Sunjay Kapur's first wife Nandita Mahtani dropped a red heart emoji in the comments section. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mandhira Kapur (@mandhirakapursmith) The Succession Feud After Sunjay Kapur's sudden death in the UK, the feud over his Rs 30,000 crore property got intensified. Sunjay's mother Rani Kapur alleged there's a foul play in her son's death and has filed a criminal complaint asking the UK authorities for a probe. Rani Kapur also alleged coercion into signing documents and financial restrictions against the company. However, Sona Comster has denied her allegations and served her a legal notice over "false" allegations. The company said she has had no role in the company since 2019. Sunjay Kapur died of a cardiac arrest during a polo match in the UK on June 12. Initial reports suggested that he had swallowed a bee, which eventually caused a cradiac arrest. Later, reports revealed that he had a heart condition and died after suffering a cardiac arrest.
