Industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s untimely death has sent shockwaves through both business and social circles. The 2025 tragedy, marked by a bizarre and heartbreaking turn of events, has not only left a family shattered but also stirred public emotion across the country. As his loved ones came together for his final rites in New Delhi, all eyes were on his grieving wife, Priya Sachdev, who made her first public appearance since the loss, visibly broken and inconsolable.Check out the photo here:
Karisma Kapoor, Sunjay Kapur’s second wife, was seen at the funeral alongside their children, Kiaan and Samaira. Also spotted for the first time since Sunjay’s untimely demise was his third wife, Priya Sachdev. The last rites took place on June 19, 2025, at Lodhi Road Cremation Ground in New Delhi. Dressed in white, Priya appeared visibly heartbroken as she arrived for the ceremony, breaking down in tears. Sunjay and Priya, who married in 2017, share a son named Azarias.Sunjay’s funeral was reportedly delayed due to formalities related to his British citizenship. It was Priya Sachdev’s father who had earlier confirmed that the last rites would be held in New Delhi. Sunjay’s ex-wife, Karisma Kapoor, attended the funeral with their children, Kiaan and Samaira. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan were also present. In one emotional moment, Karisma was seen consoling a tearful Kiaan as he broke down during his father’s final rites.Kapur married Karisma Kapoor in 2003, but the couple separated in 2014 and were officially divorced by 2016. A year later, Sunjay tied the knot with Priya Sachdev. An Indian-American businesswoman, Priya began her career as a financial analyst before returning to India to manage her family’s venture, The Sachdev Group—one of the country’s leading automobile dealerships.In the 2000s, Priya made brief appearances in advertisements and even shared screen space with Kareena. She was also featured in leading fashion magazines like Elle and Cosmopolitan. Priya had a small role in the Bollywood film Neal ‘n’ Nikki.Meanwhile, on June 12, 2025, the nation was shaken by news of the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash. Around the same time, Sunjay Kapur took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his shock and grief over the incident. Just hours later, reports began circulating about his sudden death. Initially, the cause remained unclear, with his company, Sona Comstar, confirming that he had suffered a heart attack. However, later reports revealed that Sunjay had accidentally swallowed a bee while playing polo, which likely triggered a severe allergic reaction, leading to cardiac arrest. An eyewitness told The Telegraph that Sunjay had mentioned swallowing something shortly before he collapsed.
