Sunjay Kapur the chairman of auto components conglomerate Sona Comstar tragically passed away at the age of 53 on June 12 2025 after suffering a heart attack during a polo match in London reportedly caused by accidentally swallowing a bee
At the time of his death his personal net worth was estimated at ₹10300 crore US 12 billion His company Sona Comstar was valued at around ₹31000 crore US 4 billion His unexpected death has raised pressing questions about succession and inheritance especially concerning his children with actress Karisma Kapoor
Family and Succession
Sunjay Kapur had three children
- Samaira 20 and Kiaan 14 from his second marriage to Karisma Kapoor
- Azarias 6 with his third wife Priya Sachdev
He also adopted Priya’s daughter from her previous marriage
Currently no family member is actively managing Sona Comstar The board has reassured shareholders that operations will remain stable His sisters are likely to take up interim responsibilities until a formal leadership arrangement is made
Will and Estate Management
Although Kapur’s will has not been made public sources indicate that substantial financial arrangements had already been made for his children especially Samaira and Kiaan during his 2016 divorce settlement with Karisma
As per Indian law in the absence of a will ie if he died intestate all children and the surviving spouse in this case Priya Sachdev are eligible to inherit a portion of the estate
Inheritance for Samaira and Kiaan
Kapur’s divorce settlement with Karisma Kapoor ensured financial stability for his children
- ₹14 crore worth of bonds for each child
- Monthly interest income of ₹10 lakh US 12200 for each
In addition Karisma received custody of the children and was granted a house in Mumbai’s Khar neighborhood as part of the settlement .
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How Much Will They Ultimately Inherit
Currently Samaira and Kiaan have the following confirmed assets
- ₹14 crore each in financial bonds
- ₹10 lakh per month interest income
- Indirect real estate support via their mother
- However the future inheritance from the broader ₹10300 crore estate depends on
- Whether Sunjay Kapur left a formal will
- Indian inheritance laws which grant equal rights to all legal heirs including children from previous marriages
- Priya Sachdev’s role as current estate manager and primary inheritor
Broader Implications and Business Impact
Following Kapur’s death Sona Comstar shares dropped by approximately 7 percent reflecting investor anxiety over future leadership
The legal distribution of his estate may face potential challenges or contests from various stakeholders including his sisters Priya Sachdev and possibly even Karisma Kapoor acting on behalf of her children
Summary Table
Beneficiary Immediate Assets Potential Future Share
Samaira and Kiaan ₹14 crore bonds and ₹10 lakh per month each Possible portion of ₹10300 crore estate
Azarias and Priya’s daughter Not publicly disclosed Eligible by legal succession if no will exists .
Looking Ahead
The final division of Sunjay Kapur’s vast fortune hinges on
- Disclosure if any of a formal will
- Application of intestate succession law
- Family dynamics and possible legal claims
Though Samaira and Kiaan are financially secured their share in the multibillion rupee estate remains uncertain and will become clear only after formal estate proceedings are concluded