The legal fight over the vast estate of late businessman Sunjay Kapur has taken a dramatic turn, drawing both family and public attention. Sunjay, who was once married to Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, left behind an estate valued at nearly Rs 30,000 crore. After his passing in June 2025, a battle began over his will, with his children from his marriage with Karisma Kapoor — Samaira and Kiaan — stepping into the courtroom to claim their rights.
The two siblings have filed a civil suit in the Delhi High Court, alleging that their stepmother, Priya Sachdev Kapur, attempted to alter or influence the will of their father. The case has not only stirred legal debates but also emotions within the family.
Adding weight to the children’s case, Sunjay’s sister Mandhira Kapur Smith came forward to voice her support. She expressed relief that the matter is now reaching the courts, saying it would bring clarity and transparency. Standing firmly by her niece and nephew, she questioned the very idea of their exclusion from the will, pointing out their close bond with their father. Her backing not only strengthens the children’s moral ground but also adds another layer of complexity to the dispute.
As the case proceeds, the Delhi High Court has instructed Priya Sachdev Kapur to provide a full disclosure of Sunjay’s assets, both movable and immovable, as of June 12, 2025. Her legal team, however, is pushing back, arguing that the suit itself is not valid. With high-profile lawyers, vast wealth and family dynamics at play, the courtroom battle promises to be long and intense.
Sunjay Kapur’s life was often in the limelight. His marriage to Karisma Kapoor in 2003 was a grand affair, though it ended in divorce in 2016. A year later, he married Priya Sachdev. His sudden d*mise during a polo match in England in June 2025, reportedly from a heart attack, shocked many, though rumours of a bee-related incident remain unconfirmed.
Now, his legacy is tied not just to his business empire but also to a legal struggle that may reshape his family’s future.
