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 wereAfter 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 statementThe 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 delayThere 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 childrenSunjay 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.
