Sunjay Kapur, a prominent Indian industrialist and the former husband of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, has passed away at the age of 53 in the United Kingdom. The news of his sudden demise has sent shockwaves through both the business and film communities.

Reports indicate that Kapur suffered a fatal heart attack while playing polo in England on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Some reports suggest that he may have accidentally swallowed a bee during the game, potentially contributing to the cardiac arrest. Business consultant Suhel Seth confirmed the news, expressing his condolences on social media, calling it a "terrible loss".

Sunjay Kapur was the Chairman of Sona Comstar, a leading global automotive technology company that supplies critical systems and components to electric and conventional vehicle manufacturers. The company, founded by his father Dr. Surinder Kapur in 1997, is valued at over Rs 40,000 crore. He also held the position of President of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA).

Beyond his successful career, Sunjay Kapur was often in the public eye due to his personal life. He was married to actress Karisma Kapoor in 2003, and they have two children together, a daughter named Samaira (born in 2005) and a son named Kiaan (born in 2011). The couple divorced in 2016. Following his divorce from Karisma Kapoor, Sunjay Kapur married Priya Sachdev, a former model and businesswoman, in 2017. They welcomed a son, Azarias, in 2018.

The news of Sunjay Kapur's passing comes just hours after he expressed his condolences for the victims of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. In a post on X, he wrote, "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." Just days before his death, Kapur shared a reflective post on X, "Your time on Earth is limited. Leave the 'what ifs' to the philosophers and instead dive headfirst into the 'why nots'. Progress demands bold choices, not perfect conditions."

Karisma Kapoor, along with her sister Kareena Kapoor Khan and her husband Saif Ali Khan, were spotted arriving at Karisma's residence in Mumbai after the news broke.

Sona Comstar released a statement expressing their sorrow at the untimely passing of their Chairman, recognizing his pivotal role in shaping the company into a global mobility technology leader built on innovation, sustainability, and purpose. The company also stated that details regarding memorial arrangements would be shared in due course.

Sunjay Kapur's sudden death has left many mourning the loss of a prominent figure in the business world and a man remembered for his connections to both the business and film industries.