Legal Formalities Delay Funeral Due to US Citizenship | Heart Attack Triggered by Bee Sting, Say Sources
Sunjay Kapur, businessman and ex-husband of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, passed away on June 12, 2025, after suffering a heart attack during a polo match at the Guards Polo Club in England. He was 53 years old.
Sources close to the family revealed that legal complications due to his US citizenship are likely to delay the funeral. As per reports, his body is yet to be flown to India, where the last rites will be performed in Delhi.
Details of the Tragic Incident
Sunjay Kapur was reportedly playing for his polo team, Aureus, when he suddenly began feeling suffocated mid-game. He stopped playing and exited the field, but soon after, he collapsed due to a cardiac arrest.
Insiders disclosed a shocking detail — Sunjay may have accidentally swallowed a bee during the match. The sting in his throat possibly triggered the heart attack, although an official postmortem is underway to confirm the cause.
Legal Hurdles Delay Funeral
Kapur’s US citizenship and the fact that he died in London have introduced complications in repatriating his body to India. According to his father-in-law Ashok Sachdev, once the postmortem and paperwork are completed, the body will be brought back for cremation in Delhi.
“The postmortem is currently underway. Once the paperwork is complete, the body will be brought to India for the last rites,” said Ashok Sachdev.
Family and Legacy
Sunjay Kapur is survived by his wife Priya Sachdev and their son Azarias. He also shared two children — Samaira and Kiaan — with Karisma Kapoor, whom he was married to before their divorce in 2016.
A known face in India’s business and social circles, Sunjay Kapur was deeply involved in polo and luxury automobiles, and was the patron of the Aureus polo team.
FAQs:
Who was Sunjay Kapur?
Sunjay Kapur was a businessman and former husband of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor. He was the chairman of Sona Group and an avid polo player.
What caused Sunjay Kapur’s death?
He suffered a heart attack during a polo match in England. Sources suggest a bee sting in his throat may have triggered the cardiac arrest.
Why is the funeral delayed?
Due to his US citizenship and death occurring in the UK, legal paperwork and international repatriation protocols have delayed the return of his body to India.
Who survives Sunjay Kapur?
He is survived by his wife Priya Sachdev, son Azarias, and his children from his previous marriage to Karisma Kapoor — Samaira and Kiaan.
Where will the last rites take place?
His last rites are planned to be held in Delhi, India, once legal formalities are completed.