Actors Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan were seen arriving at Karisma Kapoor’s Mumbai residence after news broke of the sudden death of her ex-husband, Sunjay Kapur late Thursday night. He passed away in England at the age of 53.
Kareena, who appeared visibly upset, covered her face to avoid the paparazzi. Saif accompanied her as they visited Karisma to offer comfort and support during this difficult time.
Karisma and Sunjay’s History
Sunjay Kapur, an industrialist and Chairman of Sona Comstar, was previously married to actress Karisma Kapoor. The couple have two children — a daughter, Samaira, born in 2005, and a son, Kiaan, born in 2011.
In 2014, they filed for divorce by mutual agreement. Their marriage legally ended in 2016. After the split, Sunjay married Priya Sachdev.
Friend Confirms Death and Shares Shocking Details
Businessman and friend Suhel Seth confirmed the tragic news to ANI on Thursday. He revealed that Sunjay had suffered a fatal heart attack in England, reportedly after swallowing a bee during a polo match.
Suhel also posted a heartfelt message on his X (formerly Twitter) account, writing, “Deeply saddened at the passing of @sunjaykapur: he passed away earlier today in England: a terrible loss and deepest condolences to his family and to his colleagues @sonacomstar…Om Shanti.”
Sona Comstar Pays Tribute to Their Chairman
On Friday, Sona Comstar officially announced Sunjay’s death in a tribute on X. They wrote, “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Mr. Sunjay J Kapur, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Sona Comstar, following a sudden heart attack in England, UK, on 12th June 2025, at the age of 53.”
The company praised Sunjay for his leadership and vision. They called him a guiding force behind the company’s success, “A visionary leader, Mr. Kapur played a pivotal role in shaping Sona Comstar into a global mobility technology company built on innovation, sustainability, and purpose. His passion, foresight, and relentless commitment to excellence inspired everyone who had the privilege of working with him.”
His Final Words Were on the Ahmedabad Plane Crash
In a tragic twist, just hours before his death, Sunjay had posted a message on social media expressing sorrow over the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. His post read, “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. #planecrash” This message became his final public statement. Many people expressed shock and condolences in the comments below his last post.