Sunjay Kapur, chairman of Sona Comstar and a renowned automotive industrialist, died after suffering a heart attack while playing polo. Despite immediate rescue efforts being put up, he couldn’t be revived.
Kapur, 53, although a well-known industrialist, was also popular as the ex-husband of Karishma Kapoor. They were married for over a decade before parting ways in 2016 and have two children together, daughter Samaira and son Kiaan.
He remarried a former model called Priya Sachdev, who is also an entrepreneur. The couple tied the knot in 2017 and had been living between India and the United States.
Kapur was an avid polo enthusiast and participated frequently in tournaments. He often used the sport as a way to support charitable causes. The tragic incident occurred in the mid-game, sending shockwaves through the polo and business communities.
Industry peers, family friends, and celebrities who knew Kapur personally poured in the tributes. Many described him as a charismatic leader with a deep passion for innovation and sport.
A statement from his family is expected shortly, and funeral arrangements are likely to be announced in the coming days.
Kapur’s sudden death has left a void in both the corporate world and his extended network of friends and loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Priya, his two children, and a legacy of business excellence and philanthropic work.
There has been a wave of sudden deaths among young celebrities, many of whom collapsed unexpectedly while working out or playing sports, like birds struck mid-flight. Reportedly, heart attack has been the most common cause of death.
