As news broke of Sunjay Kapur’s sudden demise on June 12, 2025; allegedly due to a rare allergic reaction after swallowing a bee during a polo match, headlines quickly turned from tragedy to legacy. Yet, for Bollywood insiders and those close to the Kapoor family, the end of Kapur’s life brought back bitter memories of a marriage that veteran actor Randhir Kapoor had opposed from the very beginning.
In an explosive statement reported by NDTV, Randhir Kapoor once said of his daughter Karisma’s ex-husband, “Sunjay is a third-class man. I never wanted Karisma to marry him… He has been giving bull*** to her and living with another woman without divorce.” His comments weren’t just emotional—they echoed the painful reality of a union marred by conflict and controversy.
From Fairytale Wedding to Public Fallout
Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur’s 2003 wedding was every bit the grand Bollywood affair, held at the Kapoor family’s iconic Krishna Raj bungalow. But behind the sparkle, storm clouds were already gathering. The two parted ways in 2014, and by 2016, their divorce was final—bringing an end to years of personal and legal turmoil.
Their separation turned into a media spectacle. Karisma accused Sunjay of domestic violence, while he alleged she married him for financial motives. As Mumbai Mirror reported, he claimed the marriage was “calculated and clinical.” The bitter back-and-forth painted a grim portrait of what was once thought to be a glamorous match.
Randhir Kapoor's Strong Stand
Randhir Kapoor’s protective instincts for his daughter were evident throughout the divorce proceedings. In the NDTV interview, he didn't mince words about the character of his former son-in-law: “He has debauchery in his system and never cared for his wife. The entire Delhi knows how he is.”
For Randhir, the warning signs had been there all along. His vocal disapproval of Sunjay wasn’t just paternal concern—it now reads as a tragic prophecy of the years of turmoil Karisma would endure.
The Inheritance Rumours, and the Truth
Following Sunjay Kapur’s death, speculations arose around Karisma’s involvement in the ₹30,000 crore estate left behind. However, an ETimes report clarified that the actress is not staking any claim in the inheritance. “The children will receive what is due to them. Karisma’s focus remains entirely on them,” a close family source told the outlet.
Further reinforcing the same, BollywoodShaadis reported that Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur—who controls a major stake in the $3.5 billion auto-tech firm Sona Comstar—has explicitly stated that Karisma is not involved in the estate division. Her focus, as always, remains on her children, Samaira and Kiaan.
“She Was Placed in a World That Was Not Hers”
Filmmaker Suneel Darshan, who has had close ties with the Kapoor family, also weighed in recently in a conversation with journalist Vickey Lalwani. Reflecting on Karisma’s marriage, he shared, “There was a rift from the very beginning... She was in this palatial house with endless cars, but it just wasn’t her world.”
The glamour of Delhi’s high society clashed with Karisma’s preference for simplicity and emotional security. In hindsight, it seems she was always fighting an uphill battle to preserve a marriage built on unstable ground.
A Dignified Silence
While many have spoken, Karisma has chosen quiet grace. She attended Sunjay’s funeral alongside her sister Kareena Kapoor Khan and brother-in-law Saif Ali Khan, but has maintained a respectful silence in the wake of the tragedy.
Though she has no financial stake in her ex-husband’s estate, her children remain legal heirs. According to a Mid-Day report from 2016, the divorce settlement included Sunjay transferring his father’s Khar residence to Karisma and investing ₹14 crore in bonds for their children, yielding a monthly interest of approximately ₹10 lakh.
In an explosive statement reported by NDTV, Randhir Kapoor once said of his daughter Karisma’s ex-husband, “Sunjay is a third-class man. I never wanted Karisma to marry him… He has been giving bull*** to her and living with another woman without divorce.” His comments weren’t just emotional—they echoed the painful reality of a union marred by conflict and controversy.
From Fairytale Wedding to Public Fallout
Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur’s 2003 wedding was every bit the grand Bollywood affair, held at the Kapoor family’s iconic Krishna Raj bungalow. But behind the sparkle, storm clouds were already gathering. The two parted ways in 2014, and by 2016, their divorce was final—bringing an end to years of personal and legal turmoil.
Their separation turned into a media spectacle. Karisma accused Sunjay of domestic violence, while he alleged she married him for financial motives. As Mumbai Mirror reported, he claimed the marriage was “calculated and clinical.” The bitter back-and-forth painted a grim portrait of what was once thought to be a glamorous match.
Randhir Kapoor's Strong Stand
Randhir Kapoor’s protective instincts for his daughter were evident throughout the divorce proceedings. In the NDTV interview, he didn't mince words about the character of his former son-in-law: “He has debauchery in his system and never cared for his wife. The entire Delhi knows how he is.”
For Randhir, the warning signs had been there all along. His vocal disapproval of Sunjay wasn’t just paternal concern—it now reads as a tragic prophecy of the years of turmoil Karisma would endure.
The Inheritance Rumours, and the Truth
Following Sunjay Kapur’s death, speculations arose around Karisma’s involvement in the ₹30,000 crore estate left behind. However, an ETimes report clarified that the actress is not staking any claim in the inheritance. “The children will receive what is due to them. Karisma’s focus remains entirely on them,” a close family source told the outlet.
Further reinforcing the same, BollywoodShaadis reported that Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur—who controls a major stake in the $3.5 billion auto-tech firm Sona Comstar—has explicitly stated that Karisma is not involved in the estate division. Her focus, as always, remains on her children, Samaira and Kiaan.
“She Was Placed in a World That Was Not Hers”
Filmmaker Suneel Darshan, who has had close ties with the Kapoor family, also weighed in recently in a conversation with journalist Vickey Lalwani. Reflecting on Karisma’s marriage, he shared, “There was a rift from the very beginning... She was in this palatial house with endless cars, but it just wasn’t her world.”
The glamour of Delhi’s high society clashed with Karisma’s preference for simplicity and emotional security. In hindsight, it seems she was always fighting an uphill battle to preserve a marriage built on unstable ground.
A Dignified Silence
While many have spoken, Karisma has chosen quiet grace. She attended Sunjay’s funeral alongside her sister Kareena Kapoor Khan and brother-in-law Saif Ali Khan, but has maintained a respectful silence in the wake of the tragedy.
Though she has no financial stake in her ex-husband’s estate, her children remain legal heirs. According to a Mid-Day report from 2016, the divorce settlement included Sunjay transferring his father’s Khar residence to Karisma and investing ₹14 crore in bonds for their children, yielding a monthly interest of approximately ₹10 lakh.
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