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NDTV
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
After Priya Sachdev, Sunjay Kapur's Stepdaughter Safira Changes Surname. Here's How The Internet Reacted
New Delhi: Businessman and Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur died after suffering a cardiac arrest during a polo match in London on June 12, 2025. But what has caught everyone's attention is the recent developments within the family. One of which is his wife, actress Priya Sachdev, who changed her name and Instagram bio after joining his company's board. He was the chairman of Sona Comstar, a global auto components company based in Gurugram. New reports now suggest that Priya's daughter, Safira Chatwal from her first marriage, has also changed her name. What's Happening After taking over her role on the board of Comstar, Priya Sachdev Kapur changed her Instagram name to 'Priya Sunjay Kapur', to reflect her new position. Now, speculations are rife that her daughter, Safira, from her first marriage to Vikram Chatwal, American hotelier and actor, has followed her mother's footsteps too. This happens amid the ongoing Rs 30,000-crore succession battle between Priya Sachdev and her mother-in-law, Rani Kapur. A Reddit thread went viral on the same, which stated, "The drama is playing out. Priya Sachdev's daughter, whose name on Instagram until last month was Safira Chatwal. Now she suddenly dropped her surname 'chatwal'. Priya went from Priya Sachdev Kapur to Priya Sunjay Kapur. This home wrecker is so cunning. Moved into Sunjay's home with her daughter even before Karisma was divorced. I think Karisma's kids' inheritance is at risk. This woman already has the company's CEO on her side.... even some board members too." Reddit A report by stated that the Internet has been coming up with several theories while the family feud continues. However, there's no official confirmation on Safira's name change yet. As for her Instagram account, she has dropped the surname Chatwal in her bio. How The Internet Reacted Mixed reactions were received online, while some supported Priya Sachdev and her daughter, Safira, a few slammed them. One person commented, "But Sunjay had officially adopted Safira as his daughter. So she's entitled to her share of his property." Another post reads, "Property pe haq toh biological bacchon ka hi banta hai. Also, Priya's first daughter's father himself is super rich." Someone else mentioned, "Sanjay wrecked his home himself. Karishma left him due to torture and abuse, not due to cheating." Another person said, "Priya has been magically appointed as a director of the company at the last AGM. Non-exec directors are paid salaries. She was not one of the board of directors for all of Sunjay's life. This does say a lot about where she stands." About The Ongoing Feud As of the latest updates, Sunjay Kapur's mother, Rani Kapur, has taken steps to stop an Annual General Meeting of the company, Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar). This took place based on her claims that she was "compelled to sign various documents without explanation" while grieving her son's death. In an emotional letter to the Sona Comstar board, she mentioned that she was the major shareholder of the company. "Despite being under immense mental and emotional distress, I was coerced into signing such documents behind locked doors and, though I've repeatedly requested, the contents of such documents have never been revealed to me," Ms Kapur wrote in her letter." "Please also take note, I have been totally denied access to my accounts and have been left to the mercy of a select few for survival. All this, in less than a month of my only son passing away," concluded Rani Kapur. In A Nutshell After Priya Sachdev, her daughter, Safira, has also reportedly changed her name. While there is no official statement issued by the family, Redditors spotted that Safira had dropped "Chatwal" from her surname. Safira Chatwal is Priya Sachdev's daughter with her first husband, Vikram Chatwal.
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Kerala cleric's claims on Nimisha Priya's death row case inaccurate
New Delhi: Claims being made by a Kerala-based cleric about the case of Nimisha Priya, an Indian on death row in Yemen, are incorrect and any speculation on this sensitive matter should be avoided, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The office of the Grand Mufti of India, Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musaliyar, has claimed that Priya's death sentence had been overturned The office of the Grand Mufti of India, Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musaliyar, has claimed that Priya's death sentence had been overturned. 'We have seen reports making claims regarding the case of Nimisha Priya. These are incorrect,' one of the people cited above said on condition of anonymity. 'We would urge all to avoid misinformation and speculation on this sensitive matter,' the person said. Priya's execution was scheduled for July 16 but was put off following the intervention of Indian officials and non-resident Indians who have been seeking a reprieve for the Indian nurse. The 38-year-old woman is in a prison in Sanaa, the Yemeni capital city that is controlled by Houthi rebels. Also Read: Yemen family breaks silence as Nimisha Priya's execution postponed after intervention by 'Grand Mufti' | Key updates The people said there has been no substantive development in Priya's case since her execution was put off. Priya, who hails from Kollengode in Palakkad district of Kerala, was convicted of murdering her Yemeni business partner by a Yemeni court and given the death sentence in 2020. Yemen's Supreme Judicial Council dismissed her appeal in November 2023. The external affairs ministry said on July 17 that it is in touch with Yemeni authorities and some friendly nations to reach a 'mutually agreeable solution' in Priya's case. The matter has been complicated as India doesn't have a diplomatic presence in Yemen and diplomats in the Indian mission in Saudi Arabia are handling the issue. Also read: Kerala cleric's claims on Nimisha Priya's death row case in Yemen inaccurate The ministry's spokesperson has declined to comment on the reported role played by Musaliyar in the postponement of Priya's execution. Indian officials have focused on efforts to prevent the execution through the Islamic tradition of 'diyat', or paying 'blood money' to the victim's family. However, the family of Talal Abdo Mahdi, the Yemeni man killed by Priya, has said it will not agree on a settlement. Priya injected Mahdi with sedatives in an attempt to retrieve her passport, which he had withheld amid escalating personal and financial disputes. An overdose reportedly led to his death.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Reports on Nimisha Priya case inaccurate: Govt sources
Claims being made by a Kerala-based cleric about the case of Nimisha Priya, an Indian on death row in Yemen, are incorrect and any speculation on this sensitive matter should be avoided, government sources said on Wednesday. Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musaliyar, the Grand Mufti of India, claimed on Monday that Priya's death sentence has been overturned. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Public Policy Finance Project Management Data Science MCA Management Technology Others Design Thinking Artificial Intelligence PGDM Digital Marketing Data Analytics Cybersecurity Leadership Operations Management MBA Data Science healthcare Degree Healthcare CXO Product Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Public Policy Management Starts on Mar 3, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Public Policy Management Starts on Mar 3, 2024 Get Details The sources said they have seen reports making claims regarding the case of Priya and that these are incorrect. "We urge people to avoid misinformation and speculation on the sensitive matter," one of the sources said. The clarification came after the Grand Mufti reportedly said the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of External Affairs are aware of his efforts in the Priya case. Live Events The 38-year-old Indian national's execution was scheduled for July 16, but it was postponed following the intervention of Indian officials. She is presently lodged in a jail in Sana'a, the Yemeni capital city that is under the control of Iran-backed Houthis. The nurse, hailing from Kollengode in Kerala's Palakkad district, has been found guilty of murdering a Yemeni citizen in July 2017. In 2020, a Yemeni court handed her the death sentence and the country's Supreme Judicial Council dismissed her appeal in November 2023. The MEA on July 17 said it is in touch with Yemeni authorities as well as certain friendly nations as part of efforts to reach a "mutually agreeable solution" in the case relating to Priya. India does not have any diplomatic presence in Yemen and diplomats in the Indian mission in Saudi Arabia were looking into the matter, it is learnt.
News18
3 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Reports on Nimisha Priya case inaccurate: Govt sources
Agency: New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) Claims being made by a Kerala-based cleric about the case of Nimisha Priya, an Indian on death row in Yemen, are incorrect and any speculation on this sensitive matter should be avoided, government sources said on Wednesday. Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musaliyar, the Grand Mufti of India, claimed on Monday that Priya's death sentence has been overturned. The sources said they have seen reports making claims regarding the case of Priya and that these are incorrect. 'We urge people to avoid misinformation and speculation on the sensitive matter," one of the sources said. The clarification came after the Grand Mufti reportedly said the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of External Affairs are aware of his efforts in the Priya case. The 38-year-old Indian national's execution was scheduled for July 16, but it was postponed following the intervention of Indian officials. She is presently lodged in a jail in Sana'a, the Yemeni capital city that is under the control of Iran-backed Houthis. The nurse, hailing from Kollengode in Kerala's Palakkad district, has been found guilty of murdering a Yemeni citizen in July 2017. In 2020, a Yemeni court handed her the death sentence and the country's Supreme Judicial Council dismissed her appeal in November 2023. The MEA on July 17 said it is in touch with Yemeni authorities as well as certain friendly nations as part of efforts to reach a 'mutually agreeable solution" in the case relating to Priya. India does not have any diplomatic presence in Yemen and diplomats in the Indian mission in Saudi Arabia were looking into the matter, it is learnt. PTI MPB RC (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 18:30 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.
New Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Priya Sachdev's Instagram move escalates Rs 30,000 crore succession feud
CHENNAI: Priya Sachdev Kapur, the widow of the late Sunjay Kapur, updated her Instagram identity following her appointment as a non-executive director of Sona Comstar. She changed her handle from "Priya Sachdev Kapur" to "Priya Sunjay Kapur," signaling her alignment with her late husband's legacy. Her updated bio read: 'Mother. Entrepreneur. Investor. Non‑Executive Director, Sona Comstar. Director, Aureus Investment. Carrying forward the vision of @sunjaykapur.' Shortly after making these changes, Priya deleted her Instagram account entirely, sparking speculation and highlighting growing concerns over privacy and control within the ongoing succession dispute. There are also unconfirmed reports that Priya's daughter from her previous marriage, Safira, may have dropped the surname "Chatwal" in favor of "Kapur." Observers believe this move could be linked to inheritance positioning and legal identity in the context of the family feud. Sunjay Kapur, the industrialist and former chairman of Sona Comstar, died suddenly on June 12, 2025, during a polo match in Windsor, UK. Reports suggest he suffered an anaphylactic shock—possibly caused by swallowing a bee—which led to a cardiac arrest. He was 53. His unexpected passing triggered a fierce ₹30,000 crore estate battle between his wife, Priya, and his mother, Rani Kapur, over control of the Sona Group and Sona Comstar. Boardroom rift and legal battle At Sona Comstar's Annual General Meeting on July 25, Priya was formally appointed as a non-executive director, securing 99.44% shareholder approval. However, Rani Kapur strongly opposed the move, alleging she was coerced into signing documents shortly after her son's death. She claims to be the rightful majority shareholder, citing a will dated June 30, 2015. Rani has also raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding Sunjay's death, calling it 'suspicious and unexplained.' She sought to postpone the AGM, but her request was denied, as she has not been a shareholder since 2019. The company now finds itself in the midst of a power struggle marked by legal uncertainty, governance disputes, and intense public scrutiny. The controversy has also sparked wider conversations about inheritance rights, particularly concerning biological versus step or adopted children. What the name change means—and what's next Observers in both corporate circles and on social media believe Priya's online rebranding and her appointment to the board reflect a strategic effort to position herself as the custodian of Sunjay's legacy. Rani Kapur's opposition, meanwhile, could escalate into a protracted legal battle involving wills, board control, and shareholder rights. The deletion of Priya's Instagram account is widely seen as a move to retreat from public attention—possibly a calculated step to manage legal proceedings more discreetly.
