Industrialist and polo enthusiast Sunjay Kapur, former husband of actress Karisma Kapoor, tragically passed away at the age of 53 during a polo match in London. Initial reports suggested that his sudden demise was caused by a cardiac arrest, potentially triggered by an unusual incident involving a bee sting, though an official confirmation of the exact cause has yet to be released. The news sent shockwaves through social and celebrity circles, leading to an outpouring of emotional tributes from friends and colleagues who remembered him for his charisma, sportsmanship, and larger-than-life presence.

Among those who expressed their sorrow was art patron Shalini Passi, who shared her deep grief and fond memories of Sunjay Kapur. In an interview, Passi recalled a recent conversation with Sunjay and his wife, Priya Sachdev, just days before his untimely death, where they congratulated her on the success of 'Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives'. This made the news of his passing all the more shocking for her. Shikhar Pahariya also paid tribute, sharing a picture of Sunjay in his polo gear with the message, “Rest in peace, Champ. Om Shanti.”

The funeral for Sunjay Kapur is scheduled to take place in Delhi; however, the repatriation of his mortal remains has faced significant delays. This complication arises from the fact that Sunjay was a U.S. citizen who passed away in the U.K., necessitating an extended legal process before his body can be flown to India for the final rites. His father-in-law, Ashok Sachdev, confirmed that a postmortem is currently underway, and the body will be brought to India once all necessary legal formalities are completed.

Details about Sunjay Kapur’s personal life reveal he was married three times and had three children. His first marriage was to fashion designer Nandita Mahtani in 1996, which lasted four years. He then married actress Karisma Kapoor in 2003, with whom he had two children, daughter Samaira (19) and son Kiaan (13). Their divorce was finalized in 2016. In 2017, Sunjay married Priya Sachdev, and they had a son named Azarias. At the time of his death, he was still married to Priya Sachdev and is survived by her and their son, in addition to his children with Karisma Kapoor.