Sunjay Kapur’s Funeral To Be Delayed Due To Citizenship Issues? What We Know

Sunjay Kapur, the popular Indian businessperson and ex-husband to the Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor passed away on June 12 in London.  He was 53 years old. According to the reports, he suffered a heart attack when playing polo.  Other reports have assumed that the heart attack could have been a result of a bee sting during the play though the confirmation on the cause of death is not disclosed.

According to reports, the funeral of Sunjay could be delayed because of some legal problems regarding his US citizenship. A source close to Sunjay’s family told NDTV, “The complication arises from the fact that Sunjay was a US citizen who passed away in the UK, leading to an extended legal process before his body can be flown to India for the final rites.”

According to Ashok Sachdev, Sunjay’s father-in-law and the father of his wife Priya Sachdev, the funeral will be held in Delhi. He informed NDTV, “The postmortem is currently underway. Once the paperwork is complete, the body will be brought to India for the last rites.”

Who Is Sunjay Kapur?

Sunjay Kapur was not only a prosperous producer, but he was also a famous face in the big league.  He was said to be a close friend of Prince William of the United Kingdom.  His lifestyle was expensive and he had excellent connections in the business and entertainment worlds.

Personal Life of Sunjay Kapur

Sunjay was first married to fashion designer Nandita Mahtani in 1996 and they were married for four years. His second wife was actress Karisma Kapoor with whom he married in 2003. Together, they have two children, Samaira (19) and Kiaan (13).  In 2014, the couple officially announced their separation and finally got divorced in 2016.  In 2017, he tied the knot with Priya Sachdev and they have a son Azarias.