Delhi, Sep 11, KNT: The death of business tycoon Sunjay Kapur has triggered a high-profile inheritance battle, with his children from actor Karisma Kapoor — Samaira and Kiaan — approaching the Delhi High Court to claim their rightful share in his Rs 30000 crore estate.
The legal proceedings have drawn attention across corporate and entertainment circles, as the case involves one of India’s most prominent business families alongside the Kapoor film dynasty.
Sunjay Kapur, the 53-year-old chairman of Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar), collapsed while playing polo in Windsor, UK, earlier this year. Known for his global social connections and business acumen, his sudden passing left behind a sprawling estate and business holdings.
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His mortal remains were flown back to Delhi, where the last rites were performed at Lodhi Cremation Ground. In an emotional moment, his teenage son Kiaan, from his marriage with Karisma Kapoor, lit the funeral pyre. Sunjay’s widow Priya Sachdev, their young son, and the Kapoor family were all present for the cremation.
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Timeline of the Case
• Sunjay’s Demise in Windsor – The business magnate passed away unexpectedly during a polo match in the UK.
• Return of Mortal Remains – His body was brought to Delhi, and the funeral was held at Lodhi Cremation Ground with family members from both marriages in attendance.
• Children Approach Court – Months after the funeral, Samaira and Kiaan, represented through legal guardians, moved the Delhi High Court seeking their inheritance rights.
• Estate Dispute Emerges – The estate, estimated to be around Rs 30000 crore, includes both personal assets and shareholdings in Sona Comstar, a company listed on Indian exchanges with global operations.
• High Court Hearing Expected – The matter is slated for detailed hearings in the coming weeks, where the court is expected to examine wills, succession laws, and the rights of children from Sunjay’s previous marriage.
Legal experts note that given the scale of the assets involved, the dispute could become one of India’s most significant inheritance cases in recent memory.
