The dispute over the ₹30,000 crore estate of the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur has intensified, drawing in his family members and sparking legal battles in the Delhi High Court. Sunjay Kapur, who was the chairman of Sona Comstar, passed away on June 12, 2025, in London, triggering a bitter feud between his wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur, his children from his previous marriage to actress Karisma Kapoor, and his mother, Rani Kapur.
Karisma Kapoor's children, Samaira and Kiaan Raj Kapur, have filed a suit in the Delhi High Court, alleging that Priya Sachdev Kapur attempted to forge their father's will to gain control of his assets. They are seeking their rightful share in the estate, a rendition of accounts, and a permanent injunction against the defendants. The children claim they were not fully aware of Sunjay Kapur's assets at the time of his death and accuse Priya of concealing details before presenting a document dated March 21, 2025, as his will, which they allege is fabricated. They contend that their late father had assured them of financial security, initiated business ventures in their names, and designated them as beneficiaries of the RK Family Trust.
Adding to the complexity, Sunjay Kapur's mother, Rani Kapur, has also challenged the validity of the will in the Delhi High Court. Her lawyers argued that details of Sona Comstar assets that have been sold have not been shared with her. Rani Kapur alleged that she was coerced into signing documents and faced financial restrictions. She has also questioned the company's handling of its legacy.
Sunjay Kapur's sister, Mandhira Kapur, has voiced concerns about her mother, Rani Kapur, being pressured into signing papers behind closed doors during her grieving period. Mandhira stated that her mother was made to sign papers without knowing what they were, and she was unable to hear Mandhira banging on the door because there were two doors. Mandhira also revealed that when inquired about the papers from the concerned people, the reverted saying that her email had been compromised and the papers could not be sent across.
In response to the allegations, Priya Sachdev Kapur's counsel revealed that assets worth ₹1,900 crore were transferred to Karisma Kapoor's children just six days before the suit was filed. Despite this, the children's counsel argued that they were informed they were not beneficiaries under the will. The Delhi High Court has ordered that the will must be produced in a sealed cover and suggested forming a "confidentiality club" where both parties could nominate lawyers to inspect the will.
The Delhi High Court has directed Priya Sachdev Kapur to disclose details of all movable and immovable assets of Sunjay Kapur as of June 12, 2025. The court has registered the children's complaint as a formal suit and has ordered both parties to file their written statements. The next hearing is scheduled in three weeks, where the court will decide on interim relief based on the arguments and documents submitted by both sides.