Sunjay Kapur, chairman of Sona Comstar and a prominent figure in the Indian automotive industry, died on 12 June 2025 in London. He was 53.
Kapur was playing polo at Smith’s Lawn in Windsor when he collapsed.
Witnesses reported hearing him exclaim, “I’ve swallowed something,” before he lost consciousness during a break in the match.
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According to The Independent, Kapur accidentally swallowed a bee, which likely stung him in the mouth and triggered anaphylactic shock, followed by a fatal heart attack.
Despite immediate medical attention, he could not be revived.
Details of the Polo Tournament
Kapur was in the United Kingdom for a polo tournament.
He was known to be an avid polo player and often played alongside members of the British royal family, including Prince William.
The match on 12 June 2025 was part of the Cartier Trophy Semi-Finals, where Kapur was representing the Sujan Indian Tigers team.
Legacy in the Auto Industry
Sunjay Kapur was the son of Rani Kapur and the late Surinder Kapur, who founded Sona Group in 1987.
After his father’s death in 2015, Sunjay took over the company and expanded it into a global automotive parts manufacturer.
At the time of his death, his net worth was estimated at USD1.2 billion (~SGD$1.62 billion).
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Personal Life and Family
Kapur’s personal life often drew public attention. He was married to Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor from 2003 to 2016, with whom he had two children, Samaira and Kiaan.
In 2017, he married actor-model Priya Sachdev, and they had a son, Azarias. He was also a US citizen, which created legal complications in repatriating his body to India for the last rites.
His funeral is scheduled to take place in New Delhi, with delays expected due to the need for paperwork and postmortem formalities.
Final Social Media Post
Just hours before his death, Kapur posted a condolence message on X (formerly Twitter) regarding the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.
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
— Sunjay Kapur (@sunjaykapur) June 12, 2025
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His last social media 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”.
Sona Comstar, the company Kapur led, issued a statement expressing deep sorrow at his sudden passing, describing him as a visionary leader whose dedication and insight shaped the company’s success.
The Guards Polo Club and the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) also released tributes, highlighting the impact Kapur had on both the business and sporting communities.
Kapur is survived by his wife Priya Sachdev, their son Azarias, and his two children from his marriage to Karisma Kapoor.
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