Saba Ali Khan Pataudi, sister of actor Saif Ali Khan, has expressed shock and grief over the sudden demise of businessman Sunjay Kapur, former husband of actress Karisma Kapoor. Taking to Instagram Stories, she wrote, “Air India… and Sunjay. Shocking to see the news that followed. To a father and wife, son and brother, I can’t imagine what it must be like for the families. My sincere condolences and strength and support to them, especially the children. Can’t believe it… still.”Sunjay Kapur passed away on June 12 at the age of 53 after suffering a fatal heart attack during a polo match in the United Kingdom. According to reports, Kapur was playing for his team Aureus against Sujan, a rival team owned by hotelier Jaisal Singh, at the Guards Polo Club. During the match, he reportedly felt uneasy and dismounted. Witnesses say he had accidentally swallowed a bee while riding, and the resulting sting in his throat is believed to have triggered a fatal cardiac arrest. Despite immediate medical assistance, he could not be revived.
Kareena and Saif visit Karisma Kapoor’s homeSoon after news of his death broke, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan were seen visiting Karisma Kapoor’s Mumbai residence late Thursday night. Karisma, who shares two children—Samaira and Kiaan—with Sunjay, has been in Mumbai through the tragic development. Kareena, visibly emotional, avoided paparazzi while Saif accompanied her to offer support to Karisma and the family.Hours before his own passing, Sunjay Kapur had posted a condolence message for victims of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. “Terrible news of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad. My thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected. May they find strength in this difficult hour. 🙏 #planecrash,” he wrote on Twitter.Funeral may be delayed due to legal formalitiesSources close to the family say Kapur’s funeral may be delayed due to legal processes, as he was a US citizen who died in the UK. Repatriation of the body to India requires completion of several legal formalities.
Ashok Sachdev, father of Sunjay’s current wife Priya Sachdev, confirmed to 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 the funeral will be held in Delhi.Sunjay Kapur was the chairman of Sona Comstar and a passionate polo player. He was previously married to designer Nandita Mahtani and then to Karisma Kapoor, with whom he finalized his divorce in 2016. He later married Priya Sachdev in 2017, and the couple had a son, Azarias. Priya also has a daughter, Safira, from her previous marriage.Kapur is survived by Priya, Azarias, Samaira, and Kiaan.
