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NDTV
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Before Sunjay Kapur's Death, What Priya Sachdev Said About Her Marriage With Vikram Chatwal
Former investment banker Priya Sachdev, who was married to businessman Sunjay Kapur at the time of his death on June 12, 2025, opened up about her first marriage earlier this year. Priya was married to Indian-American actor-hotelier Vikram Chatwal before their divorce in 2011. After her divorce with Vikram, Priya met Sunjay Kapur, fell in love with him, and married him in 2017. Priya Sachdev is currently at the centre of a high-stakes succession drama, that has broken out after the death of her husband Sunjay Kapur. Before his marriage with Priya Sachdev, Sunjay Kapur was married to Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor and designer-stylist Nandita Mahtani. Sunjay's mother Rani Kapur, Sunjay and Priya's son Azarius, Sunjay's children Samaira and Kiaan from his marriage to Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor, and Priya's daughter with Vikram Chatwal, Safira, are all part of the Rs 30,000-crore inheritence battle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priya S Kapur (@priyasunjaykapur) Three months before Sunjay Kapur's untimely death, on the YouTube show Kin and Kindness, Priya spoke about her first marriage with Vikram Chatwal and why it fell apart. The Priya Sachdev And Vikram Chatwal Divorce Priya said, "My ex-husband ticked all the boxes... He went to Wharton, worked at Morgan Stanley. I did mathematics at UCLA, a double major with UCLA and LSE... So I thought this is a perfect match." "You know how you do your career path, but it doesn't always work. I thought I had it all right... but I guess I chose wrong," said Priya. A few weeks into her pregnancy, Priya first realised that things weren't quite right in her marriage, she said. "When I had her (daughter Safira) and I realised, a few 15 to 20 weeks into my pregnancy, I realised this marriage is not right. But I still continued to make this work." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vikram Chatwal (@vikramdoc) She parted ways with Vikram five years later. "My ex-in-laws called me apologising... I wasn't valued or appreciated for the sacrifices I made. That was one victory," she said. In 2011, Priya Sachdev and Vikram Chatwal's divorce came through. Priya and Vikram have a daughter together, Safira. After their separation, the couple fought a prolonged custody dispute over their daughter but Priya was ultimately granted custody of Safira. Later, Sunjay Kapur adopted Safira. Priya Sachdev And Vikram Chatwal's Lavish Wedding Priya Sachdev's wedding with Vikram Chatwal was a three-city, ten-day affair that took place in February 2006. The wedding was spread across Mumbai in Maharashtra, Udaipur in Rajasthan, and the national capital. 600 guests from across 26 countries were ferried around in private jets. The guest list too was a jaw-dropping one. It included former US President Bill Clinton, Naomi Campbell, Lakshmi Mittal, Prince Nikolaos of Greece and many other prominent figures. Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was also among the guests at the Chatwal-Sachdev wedding festivities in Delhi. A Marriage Arranged In India The marriage, arranged by businessman Raja Dhody and his then wife Queenie Dhody at the request of Vikram Chatwal's father Sant Singh Chatwal, did not last long. Chatwal Senior wanted an Indian girl for his son, to ensure he "settled down" in life. The Dhody couple found the right match in Priya Sachdev. After Vikram and Priya's first meeting, Chatwal told the New York Times that while it wasn't 'love at first sight', "there was an instant chemical reaction that night. I was taken by her voice, which is very soft, and I love her laugh. When she laughs it just makes me laugh." Vikram and Priya exchanged numbers that evening and continued meeting for the next three years, across countries. While Vikram had gone back to the United States to focus on the building of his hotels, Priya worked on her career in Delhi. "I started falling for him over the phone, which was nice because I feel like I really got to know him," Priya told the New York Times. The couple would fly down from the US and India to meet in London. When their families realised they were seeing each other, they began mounting pressure on Vikram and Priya to get married. Vikram proposed to Priya at a temple in December 2004. In February 2006, Vikram and Priya got married with a guest list that saw dignitaries from all over the world. In 2011, Vikram and Priya were divorced. While Priya married Sunjay Kapur in 2017, Vikram went on to date a bevy of international models and celebrities.
NDTV
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
How Priya Sachdev And Vikram Chatwal Redefined The Big Fat Indian Wedding
Priya Sachdev is making headlines amid a high-stakes succession drama after Sunjay Kapur's sudden death. Kapur died of a heart attack during a polo match in the UK on June 12 this year. Sunjay was married to Priya Sachdev at the time of his death. The couple are parents to a six-year-old son, Azarius. Priya Sachdev is right at the centre of a high-stakes Rs 30,000-crore inheritance dispute at the moment, along with several other stakeholders. Priya and Sunjay married in 2017, after Sunjay's marriage with Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor fell apart. While Priya was Sunjay's third wife (he was earlier married to Nandita Mahtani, followed by Karisma Kapoor), Sunjay was Priya's second marriage. Priya was married to actor-hotelier Vikram Chatwal, and has a daughter with him, Safira. Priya's marriage with Vikram ended in a divorce in 2011. Safira, their daughter from the marriage, was later adopted by Sunjay Kapur. Priya Sachdev and Vikram Chatwal had a grand Sikh wedding that transcended three cities and lasted a week. It was, like Page 3 journalists would say, the OG big fat Indian wedding before it became a thing. Three Cities, Ten Days, And A Wedding To Remember Three cities and ten days. That's how wide and how long the wedding of Vikram Chatwal and Priya Sachdev lasted. The wedding was held across Bombay, Udaipur and New Delhi, and saw the who's who of Indian and international politics, showbiz and fashion in attendance. Priya Sachdev and Vikram Chatwal's wedding Vikram Chatwal, a jet-setting hotelier and former investment banker Priya Sachdev's wedding was a 10-day event filled with a myriad of rituals and celebrations. 600 guests from 26 countries were ferried around on chartered jets. 50,000 Kilograms Of Flowers And 65,000 Metres Of Fabric According to New Delhi-based wedding planner Vandana Mohan, it was "the biggest wedding" she had ever done in 20 years of her career. Her duties involved managing 14 hospitality desks across different hotels and coordinating with 70 private cars for a three-city celebration. Approximately 50,000 kilogram of flowers were flown in from The Netherlands, Thailand and Kolkata. They also used 3,000 candles and more than 65,000 metres of fabric for the grand event. Every event had a buffet with, of course, a medley of dishes across the globe that one can think of. A New York Magazine report from 2006 quotes Vandana Mohan as saying, "For an Indian wedding, there is no timing. We had to make sure there was still food for everyone at 2 am." The wedding was as grand and extravagant as it could get, with every moment being filmed for a Discovery channel documentary. The celebrations had their core in Vikram Chatwal's flamboyant lifestyle, who used to date supermodels like Kate Moss and Gisele Bundchen. Chatwal Senior told New York Magazine, "In my next life," he said, "I want to come back as Vikram with me as a father." A Painted Elephant And A Masked Ball The wedding festivities kicked off on a Monday, with a party hosted by Queenie and Raja in Mumbai, followed by an all-white themed bash at a palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The next day featured an event called Fantasia, a masked ball held on a small island, drawing inspiration from Old Hollywood. The first pre-wedding celebration was an elaborate white-and-silver theme party where Priya Sachdev danced with Bollywood stars under the spotlight. Vikram Chatwal also accompanied her on the stage briefly. There was also a painted elephant roaming the courtyard! The groom and bride hosted an opulent pool party in a 1760s fort in Udaipur after that. On February 18, a giant sign was put up at the entrance of the Sheraton hotel in New Delhi to welcome the guest of honour, former US President Bill Clinton. That was not all. A red carpet was also rolled out in the lobby for him. The D-Day Celebrations Later that night, the wedding took place under an off-white tent in New Delhi, where Priya Sachdev and Vikram Chatwal tied the knot in a traditional Sikh wedding ceremony in front of Bill Clinton, Naomi Campbell, Lakshmi Mittal, Prince Nikolaos of Greece and many other prominent figures. Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was also among the guests at the Chatwal-Sachdev wedding. Not A Happily Ever After Vikram Chatwal and Priya Sachdev's wedding did not last too long. The couple got divorced in 2011, post which Chatwal was linked to several high-profile celebrities, including Kim Kardashian and Lindsay Lohan. Priya Sachdev went on to meet, fall in love with, and marry Sunjay Kapoor after her divorce with Vikram Chatwal. Priya and Sunjay got married in 2017. What Priya Sachdev Said About Her Marriage With Vikram Chatwal Her first marriage, that with Vikram Chatwal, seemed perfect on paper, said Priya Sachdev. On the YouTube show Kin and Kindness, Priya spoke at length about her marriage to Vikram and how it fell apart. "My ex-husband ticked all the boxes... He went to Wharton, worked at Morgan Stanley. I did mathematics at UCLA, a double major with UCLA and LSE... So I thought this is a perfect match," Priya said. "You know how you do your career path, but it doesn't always work. I thought I had it all right... but I guess I chose wrong," said Priya. Priya was a few weeks into her pregnancy when she first realised that things weren't right in her marriage, she said. "When I had her (daughter Safira) and I realised, a few 15 to 20 weeks into my pregnancy, I realised this marriage is not right. But I still continued to make this work." She parted ways with Vikram five years later, "My ex-in-laws called me apologising... I wasn't valued or appreciated for the sacrifices I made. That was one victory." The Kapur Succession Drama After Sunjay Kapur's sudden death in the UK on June 12 this year, a bitter succession drama has broken out between his mother Rani Kapur, wife Priya Sachdev and former wife Karisma Kapoor. Sunjay Kapur had three biological children, two with his ex-wife Karisma Kapoor: Samaira (20) and Kiaan (14), and a son named Azarius (6) with Priya. Later, he also adopted Priya's daughter, Safira, from her earlier marriage to businessman Vikram Chatwal. To claim Sunjay's inheritance, Priya has changed her surname to Priya Sunjay Kapur, while her daughter Safira has reportedly dropped "Chatwal" and now uses the name Safira Kapur. She would no longer have inheritance rights from her biological father, Vikram Chatwal, if Sunjay legally adopted her.
NDTV
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
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Who Is Vikram Chatwal, The Man Priya Sachdev Was Married To Before Sunjay Kapur
Sunjay Kapur's sudden death has triggered a bitter succession battle over his massive Rs 30,000 crore empire. In one of India's most complex business family disputes in recent years, his third wife Priya Sachdev, heirs from different marriages, adopted children, and mother Rani Kapur are all vying for control and inheritance in Sunjay's will. While Sunjay had three biological children: two with his ex-wife Karisma Kapoor - Samaira (20) and Kiaan (14); and a son, Azarius (6), with Priya; he also adopted Priya's daughter, Safira, from her previous marriage to businessman Vikram Chatwal. To strengthen their claim to Sunjay's inheritance, both Priya Sachdev and Safira have changed their surnames. Priya now goes by Priya Sunjay Kapur, while Safira apparently dropped Chatwal from her name and now uses Safira Kapur. If legally adopted by Sunjay, she would no longer be entitled to inherit from her biological father, Vikram Chatwal. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vikram Chatwal (@vikramdoc) Amid this high-profile succession battle, Vikram Chatwal's name has often popped up in the Kapur family drama. Known for his charismatic persona and high-society connections, Vikram's life is a fascinating tale of luxury, scandals and high-stakes relationships. With recent developments surrounding Priya Sachdev and the Kapur family, here's a look at the intriguing world of Vikram Chatwal. Who is Vikram Chatwal? Born on November 1, 1971, in Ethiopia, Vikram Chatwal is an American hotelier and actor. He graduated from the Wharton School of Business in 1993 and briefly worked for Morgan Stanley. Vikram also worked as an actor and movie producer, landing roles in films such as Zoolander and Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd. He was also a model, becoming the first Sikh model to appear on Vogue magazine. In 1999, Vikram joined his family's business and opened the Time Hotel. He went on to open five other independent luxury hotels under the company, Vikram Chatwal Hotels. The Wild Years At the beginning of his career, Vikram was often referred to as a " playboy" due to his wild lifestyle and the social circle he hung out with. He sped about in his Aston Martin and partied with Sean "Diddy" Combs on his boat. The businessman also dated supermodels like Kate Moss and Gisele Bundchen. Marriage to Priya Sachdev To curb his party-boy temper, Vikram's father, Sant Chatwal, arranged his wedding to New Delhi actress and former investment banker, Priya Sachdev. The couple got married in 2006 and had a baby girl, Safira, that same year. Within five years of marriage, Vikram entered rehab twice for alcohol addiction. Finally, when his substance abuse got out of hand, Priya divorced Vikram in 2011. Priya later married businessman Sunjay Kapur in 2017, after a five-year courtship. Romantic escapades After his divorce with Priya Sachdev, Vikram Chatwal's love life became a topic of fascination for many. He was linked to several high-profile celebrities, including Lindsay Lohan and Kim Kardashian, although none of these relationships were confirmed. Most recently, he was reportedly spotted with lingerie model Angela Lindvall, sparking rumours of a new romance. The Fall of Vikram Chatwal Vikram's life took a downward turn in 2013 when he was arrested at Fort Lauderdale airport in Florida, US, for possession of an illegal substance while boarding a flight. While the charges were dropped at the time, things worsened in 2014 when his father, Sant Chatwal, was arrested by the FBI for making illegal campaign contributions and pleaded guilty. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vikram Chatwal (@vikramdoc) In 2016, Vikram faced another controversy when he was arrested for setting two dogs on fire, leading to charges of animal torture and reckless endangerment. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to community service. Resurgence As A Hotelier After navigating personal and professional turmoil, Vikram Chatwal made a remarkable comeback as a successful hotelier. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vikram Chatwal (@vikramdoc) With a renewed focus on his business ventures, he established himself as a prominent figure in the hospitality industry. In 2015, he completed the $20 million renovation of his Dream New York hotel. Over the years, Vikram expanded the Chatwal brand to include additional properties in Manhattan, Miami, Bangkok and India. His hotels are renowned for their luxurious amenities, impeccable design and exceptional service.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sunjay Kapur's wife Priya Sachdev Kapur opens up about painful first marriage with Vikram Chatwal: ‘My ex in-laws apologised to me'
Priya Sachdev Kapur opened up about her painful first marriage to Vikram Chatwal, admitting she ignored early red flags. She revealed her ex-in-laws later apologized for not valuing her sacrifices. After a tough custody battle and divorce, Priya regained peace, saying controlling her inner voices changed her outlook on life. Priya Sachdev Kapur recently opened up about the emotional challenges she faced during her first marriage to American hotelier Vikram Chatwal. Her candid conversation on Kin and Kindness's YouTube channel gained widespread attention shortly after the passing of her husband, Sunjay Kapur, who died in London on June 12 at 53. Reports indicate that Sunjay, formerly married to Karisma Kapoor , suffered a fatal heart attack after accidentally swallowing a bee while playing polo. Initial Perception of the Marriage She reflected on her past marriage to Vikram Chatwal, admitting she initially thought they were perfectly matched because 'My ex-husband ticked all the boxes… He went to Wharton, worked at Morgan Stanley. I did mathematics at UCLA, a double major with UCLA and LSE… So I thought this is a perfect match.' Yet, she acknowledged that despite carefully planning her career and life, things didn't go as expected: 'You know how you do your career path, but it doesn't always work. I thought I had it all right… but I guess I chose wrong.' Early Realization and Decision to Leave Kapur admitted that she noticed problems in her marriage quite early, particularly during her pregnancy. She said, 'When I had her and I realised, a few 15 to 20 weeks into my pregnancy, I realised this marriage is not right. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo But I still continued to make this work." After five years, prioritizing her and her daughter's well-being, she made the difficult decision to end the marriage. Support and Victory in Separation Priya opened up about the emotional support she received during her separation, recalling how 'My ex-in-laws called me apologising… I wasn't valued or appreciated for the sacrifices I made. That was one victory." She also endured a challenging custody battle, which she ultimately won, saying, 'The divorce wasn't easy, but I won those." Reflecting on her mental recovery, Priya shared, 'The voices in my head didn't bother me anymore… When I controlled the voices in my head, I looked at life differently. "
