Karisma Kapoor’s ex-husband, Sunjay Kapur, dies of heart attack after swallowing bee during polo match

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Sunjay Kapur passes away at 53

Sunjay and Karisma got married in 2003, in a highly publicised wedding, but their relationship went downhill the same route and in 2016 they officially divorced. The former couple share two children, daughter Samaira and son Kiaan. Sunjay was a known name in both the business world and Bollywood circles. His last social media update was about the recent Ahmedabad Air India plane crash which claimed the lives of 241 passengers. “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,” he wrote hours before passing.

“Sunjay was a visionary leader and a compassionate person whose guidance shaped Sona Comstar’s success. His vision, values, and dedication to excellence has left a lasting legacy for the Company. On behalf of Sona Comstar, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all those influenced by his remarkable life,” Sona Comstar said in a statement.

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Under his leadership, Sona Comstar grew into a global player, especially in the electric vehicle segment. He was recently appointed as the chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) northern region. Sunjay was in charge for overseeing operations across multiple states including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and others. Following his death, tributes have poured in from both business associates and close friend.

Hours after the news broke, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan rushed to Karisma’s residence at midnight, clearly distressed by the news as the couple tried to avoid the paparazzi. Before that, Malaika Arora and her sister, Amrita Arora, arrived to offer their condolences to the actor. Karisma and Sunjay’s divorce was a messy fight, with both parties leveling serious allegations against each other. In 2014, after finalising their divorce mutually, the duo filed a request a year later to withdraw their application. But soon after, Karisma made shocking claims, accusing the businessman of attempting to auction her off, alleging physical abuse, and in 2016, filing both domestic violence and dowry harassment cases against Sunjay. After a long legal battle, the court finally granted them a divorce in 2016. Sunjay later remarried Priya Sachdev in April 2017, and the couple share a son.