💥 Billionaire Polo Star’s Death Sparks ₹30,000 Cr Family War! 🏇💔
- MediaFx
- 3 days ago
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TL;DR 📰
Sunjay Kapur, the 53-year-old billionaire polo lover and head of Sona Comstar, suddenly passed away during a polo match in the UK. Within days, a massive family feud broke out over his ₹30,000 crore empire. His mother Rani Kapur and sister Mandhira say they’ve been cut out of everything, while his widow Priya has swiftly entered the boardroom. The company claims the family has no shares, but the Kapurs say foul play is involved—both in his death and in the inheritance drama. Courts and investigations are now looming! ⚖️🔥
🏇 The Shocking Polo Match Death
Everyone was left stunned when Sunjay Kapur, chairman of the auto-parts giant Sona Comstar, collapsed suddenly while playing polo in the UK on June 12, 2025. 💔 Initial reports said it was a heart attack, but whispers soon began that something was fishy 🤔. His mother, Rani Kapur, says she still has no clear answers about how exactly her son died. #MysteryDeath
🏢 The ₹30,000 Cr Empire at Stake
Sona Comstar is no small company—it’s worth over ₹30,000 crore, with global reach in making #EV components and precision parts. 🚗⚡ It’s one of India’s shining examples of “Make in India” for autos. But instead of unity after Sunjay’s death, the family is now locked in an ugly war. #CorporateDrama
👩👩👧 Mother & Sister Cry Foul
Rani Kapur (around 80 years old) and her daughter Mandhira claim they were completely sidelined. They say during the 13-day mourning period itself, Rani was allegedly made to sign legal papers in a closed room—without knowing what she was signing. 📜💔 Later, even her personal bank accounts were blocked. “We lost a son and a brother, and now we’re treated like strangers,” Mandhira said, breaking down publicly. #FamilyFeud
💍 Widow’s Boardroom Entry
Just weeks after Sunjay’s passing, his wife Priya Sachdev Kapur was swiftly appointed as a non-executive director on Sona Comstar’s board. 💼✍️ She now stands as the most powerful family representative inside the company. To make things official, the promoter entity also appointed a new chairman, ensuring continuity. The company insists this was done legally, with almost 99% shareholder support. #BoardroomBattle
🏦 Company’s Defense: “Not a Family Business!”
Sona Comstar’s management has hit back strongly. They say:
Rani Kapur hasn’t owned shares since 2019.
Over 72% of shares are with public and institutional investors.
The promoter group (linked to Sunjay) holds 28%, but it’s not a “family-run empire” anymore.
In short, they argue this is a publicly listed corporate, not a family kingdom. 📊 #CorporateTake
⚖️ Legal Storm Brewing
The Kapur family isn’t backing down. Rani has:
Demanded a UK probe into her son’s death 🕵️♀️
Hired lawyers in India to challenge the boardroom moves
Considered approaching NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal) to stop what she calls a “hostile takeover”
Clearly, this is only the beginning of a long legal war. #CourtBattle
🎭 Bollywood Angle: Karisma Kapoor
In all this chaos, Sunjay’s ex-wife Karisma Kapoor has surprisingly been praised by Mandhira. She has reportedly been a pillar of support for the family during these tough days. 🙌 But, despite public curiosity, Karisma has no legal stake in the empire. #BollywoodTwist
🧑🤝🧑 MediaFx Opinion: The People’s Lens
Behind the glitz of billionaires, polo matches, and corporate jargon, this fight shows how the working class and public investors are always sidelined. 🛠️ While the rich battle over control, the real workers of Sona Comstar—who actually keep the wheels running—are never heard in this drama. From a people’s perspective, the focus should not just be on boardrooms but on how this chaos will affect the jobs, wages, and future of thousands of employees. 🧑🏭 #WorkersFirst
👀 Over to You!
What do you think, dosts? 👇👉 Was this a straight corporate transition or a hostile family takeover?👉 Should India change its laws to protect mothers and sisters in big family businesses?
Drop your comments – let’s talk! 💬🔥
