🕊️Shock & Sadness: Sunjay Kapur, Billionaire & Karisma Kapoor’s Ex, Dies Sudden at 53!💔
- MediaFx
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TL;DR:Sunjay Kapur—the man behind the global auto-component giant Sona Comstar, former husband of actress Karisma Kapoor, and close friend of Prince William—died unexpectedly at age 53 on June 12, 2025, during a polo match in Windsor. Reports suggest a freak incident involving a bee triggering cardiac arrest. With a net worth of $1.2 billion (₹10,300 cr), Kapur leaves behind a remarkable business legacy, a blended family, and widespread grief across industries.
📰 The Man & His Empire
Kapur chaired Sona Comstar, founded by his father in 1995. Under his leadership since 2015, the company surged to a market cap of nearly ₹40,000 cr (~$4 billion), supplying EV components to 7 of the world's top 10 automakers. FY 2024–25 revenue hit ₹3,550 cr, with EV parts making 36% of that.
At his passing, his personal wealth stood at $1.2 billion, pegging him among the world’s richest (ranked ~2703).
🎯 Sudden Death on the Polo Field
Kapur collapsed mid‑match at Windsor’s Guards Polo Club during the Queen’s Cup semi-final on June 12, 2025.
Initial theory pointed to a bee sting causing anaphylactic shock ("I’ve swallowed something" he reportedly said), triggering cardiac arrest .
Sona Comstar later described it as a sudden heart attack .
💑 Personal Life & Legacy
Born October 15, 1971, in Michigan. Educated at The Doon School, University of Buckingham, and programs at MIT, Harvard, ISB, Wharton.
Married thrice: first Nandita Mahtani (1996–2000), then Karisma Kapoor (2003–2016; two children Samaira & Kiaan), and finally Priya Sachdev (from 2017; one son Azarias, plus Priya’s older daughter). He actively co-parented and once shared they attended parenting coaching .
Beyond business, he was an avid polo player, close to British royalty (Prince William), and well‑liked for his empathy and sporting spirit.
🌍 Reactions & Mourning
Tributes came pouring from industry leaders, polo clubs, Bollywood, and Prince William’s circle.
Bollywood front‑liners, including Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan, visited Karisma’s residence to console the family.
✊ MediaFx POV
This sudden tragedy exposes the fragility of life—even for the ultra‑wealthy. From a grassroots Marxist lens, Kapur’s journey—from legacy scion to a global EV pioneer—reflects how collective innovation, not private riches, fuels real social progress. His company’s rise in EV tech signals promise for working‑class mobility futures, supporting labor transformation in India and beyond. May his wealth inspire more than profit—let it push equitable and sustainable industrial growth.
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