Sunjay Kapur, a well-known Indian businessman and the former husband of actress Karisma Kapoor, sadly passed away at the age of 53. The tragic event happened in the UK when he suffered a heart attack while playing polo. According to ANI, his business consultant Suhel Seth said he died of a heart attack, which was said to have started after he accidentally swallowed a bee during the game.
Even with quick medical help, he could not be saved.A grand wedding and family beginningsIn 2003, Sunjay married Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor in one of the biggest and most grand weddings Bollywood had seen at the time. Together, they had two children—a daughter, Samaira, and a son, Kiaan. But things didn’t go as planned, and in 2016, they decided to divorce. This news came as a surprise to many fans. Despite the split, both Karisma and Sunjay continued to raise their children with love and care.Coming together for Samaira’s special dayA truly heartwarming moment happened on 11 March 2023, when Karisma and Sunjay came together to celebrate their daughter Samaira’s 18th birthday. What made the day even more special was that Sunjay’s current wife, Priya Sachdev, was also there.Though Karisma and Sunjay had divorced years before, they showed that family love can go beyond differences. Sunjay came to the party with Priya Sachdev and their son Azarius.
The birthday party, whose location was not revealed, surely brought joy to Samaira as she was surrounded by both her parents and extended family.A father’s heartfelt messageSunjay Kapur also shared a touching birthday message for Samaira that day. His words showed how deeply he loved his daughter. He wrote, “A father holds his daughter’s hand for a short while, but he holds her heart forever. Happy 18th birthday to my first love, Samaira. Welcome to adulthood. Remember to be responsible and live your life to the fullest. You are beautiful inside out. And we are all so proud of you ♥️”