Sunjay Kapur, previously married to Karisma Kapoor, tragically died at 53 following a heart attack, reportedly hours after a bee sting incident during a polo match. He later married Priya Sachdev, a Delhi-based model, with whom he had a son named Azarias. Priya, previously married to Vikram Chatwal, maintained a respectful relationship with Sunjay’s children from his marriage to Karisma.
Businessman Sunjay Kapur, who was once married to actress Karisma Kapoor, sadly passed away at 53 after a heart attack. As per ANI, the incident happened just hours after he swallowed a bee during a polo match, according to business consultant Suhel Seth. While many knew Sunjay because of his marriage to Karisma, he later married actor and model Priya Sachdev, with whom he had a son.Sunjay Kapur’s Marriages: From Karisma to Priya Sunjay Kapur and Karisma Kapoor tied the knot in 2003, in what was considered one of the grandest Bollywood weddings of the time. Their marriage lasted for over a decade, and together they had two children—Samaira, born on 11 March 2005, and Kiaan, born on 12 March 2011. However, by 2014, their relationship hit rough waters. The couple filed for divorce that year, and by 2016, they were officially separated. Soon after, Sunjay found love again with Delhi-based model and socialite Priya Sachdev. In 2017, the two got married and later welcomed their son, Azarias.Who is Priya Sachdev? As reported by Hindustan Times, Priya Sachdev is a well-known face in Delhi’s social circle. Daughter of car dealer Ashok Sachdev, Priya pursued business studies at the prestigious London School of Economics before stepping into the world of showbiz. In the early 2000s, she began her career in the glamour world, appearing in several commercials. In one of her ads was fora body wash brand, where she shared screen space with none other than Kareena Kapoor.Her short stint in Bollywood Though Priya Sachdev had a promising start in modelling, her Bollywood journey was quite brief. She had only one film to her name—‘Neal ’n’ Nikki’, released in 2005. She played a small role in the film as the love interest of Uday Chopra’s character. The film also starred Tanisha Mukherji, but unfortunately, it turned out to be a box office flop.A past marriage to Vikram Chatwal Before she met Sunjay Kapur, Priya Sachdev was married to American hotelier and actor Vikram Chatwal. The two tied the knot in 2006 and had a daughter together—Safira Chatwal. However, the marriage ended in divorce in 2011.A glimpse into her family life with Sunjay Even though Sunjay and Karisma had separated, Priya Sachdev always maintained a respectful distance while still showing love for the children from Sunjay’s previous marriage. She often posted pictures on Instagram that reflected the closeness and warmth between her son Azarias and his half-siblings Samaira and Kiaan. One especially heartwarming moment came on 11 March 2023—Samaira’s 18th birthday. Despite all the ups and downs in their past, Karisma and Sunjay came together to celebrate their daughter’s big milestone. What stood out the most was that Sunjay was not alone—he was joined by Priya Sachdev and their son Azarias. Nandita Mahtani: Sunjay Kapur’s first wife Sunjay Kapur married Nandita Mahtani in 1996. Nandita, a well-known Delhi socialite, comes from a successful business family. Sunjay and Nandita’s marriage lasted for four years. The couple officially divorced in 2000. Their split happened before Sunjay’s highly talked-about second marriage to Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor.
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