Businessman and ex-husband of Karisma Kapoor, Sunjay Kapur died on Thursday night. As per an India Today report, he had a heart attack while playing polo.
Businessman and ex-husband of actor Karisma Kapoor, Sunjay Kapur died on Thursday night. Following the news, Karisma’s family and friends rallied around her, with sister Kareena Kapoor, brother-in-law Saif Ali Khan, and close friend Malaika Arora making a late-night visit to her home to offer support and solace.
Kareena, Saif rush to Karisma’s house
Kareena, along with her husband and actor Saif Ali Khan, were seen arriving at Karisma’s residence in Mumbai late Thursday night to offer support. Meanwhile, Malaika Arora and Amrita Arora were also spotted outside Karisma’s home. Amrita’s husband, Shakeel Ladak, accompanied them.
In the videos, Malaika is seen dressed in a light beige outfit, looking visibly sombre as she stands behind a glass door, speaking to her family before stepping outside. Another clip shows Malaika sitting in the backseat of a car with Amrita’s son, attempting to shield her face from photographers.
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Kareena and Saif were seen outside Karisma’s residence, their faces etched with sombre expressions. Later, as they departed, Kareena attempted to shield her face from photographers, covering it with her hand. Karima is yet to issue a statement on the death of her former husband.
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Sunjay Kapur dies of heart attack
Businessman and ex-husband of actor Karisma Kapoor, Sunjay Kapur died on Thursday night. As per an India Today report, he had a heart attack while playing polo and passed away. He was 53. The news was confirmed by Suhel Seth, who shared a condolence message on X, formerly known as Twitter. “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,” he wrote.
Sunjay and Karisma tied the knot in 2003, and their divorce was finalised in June 2016. The Delhi high court advised the couple to explore the possibility of a settlement when they wanted a divorce in 2005. Karisma moved out of his house in Delhi in 2010 to Mumbai, which was when her younger son Kiaan was born. In 2014, the two decided to end their marriage and filed for divorce. Sunjay went on to marry Priya Sachdev, with whom he shares a son.
The article originally appeared on Hindustan Times
