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Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sunjay Kapur's last words before succumbing to heart attack were ‘I have swallowed something': report
Actor Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband, Sunjay Kapur, died on Thursday after suffering a heart attack. It was reported that he was playing polo in the United Kingdom when he swallowed an insect, which caused him to go into cardiac arrest. He was 53. Later, it was reported that the industrialist swallowed a bee. The Telegraph cited witnesses as saying that Kapur's final words were, 'I have swallowed something.' Previously, Sunjay's friend and business associate, Suhel Seth, told news agency ANI, 'Sunjay died of a heart attack, apparently after swallowing a bee during a polo match in England.' According to The Telegraph, Sunjay's polo team was playing Sujan Indian Tigers in the subsidiary final of the Queen's Cup when he fell ill. A friend told the publication, 'Sunjay will be greatly missed not only by his family and friends but the local community around his club as he employed so many people and made so many friends–he was fun, kind and generous.' ALSO READ | Sunjay Kapur's last rites to be performed in New Delhi, father-in-law confirms; delay likely due to his US citizenship According to Forbes, Sunjay has an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion (Rs 10,300 crore). Kapur was the director and non-executive chairman of Sona Comstar, a auto components company, founded by his father Surinder Kapur in 1995. Sunjay Kapur the knot with Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor in 2003. The couple share a son and a daughter. In 2014, they decided to get separated with their divorce being finalised in 2016. In 2017, the industrialist tied the knot for the third time, with Priya Sachdev. He adopted her daughter from a previous marriage, and the two had a son together. Sunjay's funeral is scheduled to take place in New Delhi. However, according to NDTV, the process might be delayed due to legal formalities as he was a US citizen. The 53-year-old industrialist's father-in-law Ashok Sachdev told the publication, 'The postmortem is currently underway. Once the paperwork is complete, the body will be brought to India for the last rites.'
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘I've swallowed something': Sunjay Kapur's last words before fatal heart attack on polo field
Businessman Sunjay Kapur, who was also actor Karisma Kapoor 's ex-husband, passed away suddenly while playing polo in England. He was 53. The cause of death was a heart attack, but some reports suggest it may have been triggered by a bee sting. According to The Telegraph, Sunjay may have suffered from anaphylactic shock after a bee potentially stung him in his mouth. A witness claimed his last words were, 'I've swallowed something,' just before he collapsed during the game at Smith's Lawn in Windsor. 'Sunjay died of a heart attack' Sunjay's close friend and business associate Suhel Seth told ANI, 'Sunjay died of a heart attack, apparently after swallowing a bee during a polo match in England.' While this version of events has been widely reported, Etimes has noted that it has not independently verified this claim. The tragic moment came as a shock to many who knew him, not just from the polo community but also friends and staff who worked closely with him. Loved by all, no matter who they were After Sunjay's death, Telegraph Sport shared a tribute from a friend who spoke warmly about the kind of man he was. 'He (Sunjay) will be greatly missed not only by his family and friends but the local community around his club as he employed so many people and made so many friends – he was fun, kind and generous.' The friend added, 'He didn't distinguish between his grooms or high net worth friends – when he had a party, everyone was invited and everyone was equal.' Guards Polo Club issues statement The Guards Polo Club also confirmed the heartbreaking news. In a statement shared on Instagram, they said Sunjay passed 'after becoming unwell when playing in a match at Smith's Lawn'. The club is one of the most prestigious in the UK, and Sunjay was a regular face there, known for his love of the sport and friendly nature. Funeral arrangements face delay There have been delays in Sunjay's funeral due to legal formalities. As NDTV reported, Sunjay was a citizen of the US, and since he passed away in London, this has made the process of returning his body to India more complicated. His father-in-law Ashok Sachdev shared an update, saying, 'The postmortem is currently underway. Once the paperwork is complete, the body will be brought to India for the last rites.' Survived by his wife and children Sunjay is survived by his third wife, Priya Sachdev, and their son, Azarias. He also had two children – daughter Samaira and son Kiaan – from his second marriage to actor Karisma Kapoor. Did a Bee Sting Trigger Sunjay Kapur's Fatal Heart Attack?
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'I've swallowed something': Sunjay Kapur's last words before succumbing to fatal heart attack on polo ground revealed
Industrialist Sunjay Kapur, 53, died of a heart attack in London on Thursday. Sunjay, who headed auto manufacturer Sona Comstar, was also known for being actor Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband. Soon after his death, reports of the seemingly bizarre nature of his death emerged, with some claiming his death was caused by a bee sting. (Also read: Karisma Kapoor's ex Sunjay Kapur's funeral to be held in Delhi, but legal hurdle in getting body back to India: Report) Sunjay suffered a heart attack while playing polo in London. According to The Telegraph, witnesses at the polo match heard the billionaire say, "I've swallowed something". This led many to believe he had swallowed an insect. Later, reports claimed he had swallowed a bee. His friend and business associate Suhel Seth told ANI that 'Sunjay died of a heart attack, apparently after swallowing a bee during a polo match in England'. HT has not independently verified this claim. His company, Sona Comstar, listed the cause of the death as a heart attack in their statement, but did not divulge more details. To Bollywood audiences, Sunjay may have been Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband, but to the wider international community, he was much more - an industrialist, a polo player, and a friend of royalty. He was known to be a close friend of Britain's Prince William. Ashok Sachdev, Sunjay's father-in-law and father of his wife Priya Sachdev, told NDTV that the funeral will take place in Delhi. 'The postmortem is currently underway. Once the paperwork is complete, the body will be brought to India for the last rites,' he said. The report also stated that the funeral might be delayed due to legal formalities, given his US citizenship. The London-based Indian business tycoon had been married to Karisma Kapoor from 2003-16. The two have two children. Sunjay was previously married to fashion designer and stylist and Nandita Mahtani from 1996-2000. Since 2017, he had been married to model-turned-actor Priya Sachdev, with whom he had a son. Sunjay Kapur had a net worth of $1.2 billion ( ₹10300 crore) at the time of his death, making him one of the richest Indians.
Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
'Prince William's billionaire friend': How US, UK media reported Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sanjay Kapur's death
To Bollywood audiences, Sunjay Kapur, who died on Thursday, may have been Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband, but to the wider international community, he was much more - an industrialist, a polo player, and a friend of royalty. The international media also reported Sunjay's death, but their focus was largely on his businesses and links to royalty, rather than the Bollywood connection. (Also read: Sunjay Kapur's funeral to be held in Delhi, but legal hurdle in getting body back to India) Sunjay Kapur died after suffering a heart attack while he was in the middle of a polo match in London on Thursday. The 53-year-old was a regular in the polo circles of the UK, which is how he came to be associated with Prince William. The Prince of Wales has been described as a friend of the late businessman. The New York Post's headline about Sunjay's death read: "Prince William's billionaire pal Sunjay Kapur dead after swallowing bee during polo match". People Magazine also focused on Sunjay's friendship with William and the bizarre reported nature of his death. "Prince William's friend dies after swallowing a bee at Windsor polo match," read their headline. The New York Times, however, highlighted his marriage to Karisma. Their headline read: "Sunjay Kapur, businessman and ex-husband of Bollywood star, dies at 53." Most British publications also mentioned Prince William in their reportage of the billionaire businessman's death. "Billionaire friend of Prince William dies from heart attack after 'swallowing a bee'," wrote the Daily Mail. Similarly, the Telegraph reported, "Billionaire friend of Prince of Wales dies after 'swallowing a bee'." Sunjay Kapur was the chairman of auto components maker Sona Comstar. After taking over as managing director of the company after his father's death in 2015, Sunjay spearheaded its expansion into China, Mexico, Serbia and the U.S. As per Bloomberg, Sona Comstar has a market cap of ₹31000 crore (nearly $4 billion). According to Forbes, Sunjay Kapur had a net worth of $1.2 billion ( ₹10300 crore) at the time of his death. The London-based Indian business tycoon had been married to Karisma Kapoor from 2003-16. The two have two children. Sunjay was previously married to fashion designer and stylist and Nandita Mahtani from 1996-2000. Since 2017, he had been married to model-turned-actor Priya Sachdev, with whom he had a son.
Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sunjay Kapur's last rites to be performed in New Delhi, father-in-law confirms; delay likely due to his US citizenship
A day after Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur passed away in London, arrangements are being made for his mortal remains to be transported to India for his last rites. Sunjay was an American citizen, which is reportedly creating complications for his family. By law, if a US citizen dies in a foreign country, the American consulate of the country handles the process and prepares a report. He married his second wife, Bollywood superstar Karisma Kapoor, in 2003, and had two children with her, Samiara and Kiaan. The couple got divorced in 2016, and Karisma was awarded the custody of the children. A year later, Sunjay married actor and model Priya Sachdev, with whom he also shared two children, one from her previous marriage, daughter Safira, and a son they had together, Azarias. Sunjay's father-in-law, Ashok Sachdev, told NDTV, 'The postmortem is currently underway. Once the paperwork is complete, the body will be brought to India for the last rites.' He also confirmed that the location for the funeral will be New Delhi. ALSO READ: Saif Ali Khan rushes to Karisma Kapoor's house after death of her ex-husband Sunjay Kapur, an emotional Kareena Kapoor avoids paps Sunjay was the chairman of Sona Comcast, a company he took control of after his father Surinder Kapur passed away in 2015. He was also a passionate Polo player who had even played with Prince William. On June 12 during a match, the businessman accidentally swallowed a bee and suffered a cardiac arrest. He collapsed on the spot, and even after several attempts to revive him, he passed away. He was 53 at the time of passing. Sunjay had visitation rights with Samaira and Kiaan, and had even set up bonds for them worth Rs 14 crore. As time passed, Karisma and Sunjay found common ground and stayed on amicable terms with each other. The entire family, including Priya and her two children, attended Samiara's 18th birthday.
