
Karisma, Kareena and Aaif Ali Khan leave for Delhi for Sunjay Kapur's funeral
Sunjay Kapur's funeral: Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan leave for Delhi
Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor was seen on Thursday morning at a private airport in Mumbai, leaving for Delhi to attend the funeral of her ex-husband, Sunjay Kapur. She was accompanied by her children, Samaira and Kian. This was her first public appearance since Sunjay's death.
Along with Karisma, her sister Kareena Kapoor Khan and brother-in-law Saif Ali Khan were also seen at the airport. All three were dressed in white traditional outfits, showing signs of mourning. Karisma wore a simple white suit, Kian wore a kurta-pyjama, and Samaira also wore a white suit.
The last rites of Sunjay Kapur will be performed on Thursday, June 19, at the Lodhi Road crematorium in Delhi at 5 PM. His family confirmed the funeral details in a press note issued on Wednesday. The note said that the funeral was delayed due to legal formalities, as Sunjay held US citizenship, and bringing his body to India took time.
How Sunjay Kapur died
Sunjay Kapur, a well-known businessman and the ex-husband of Karisma Kapoor, died on June 12 while playing polo in London. The cause of his death is not officially confirmed yet. Some sources say he died of a heart attack, while others suggest the incident may have happened because a fly entered his mouth, causing him to lose control and collapse.
The sudden and unexpected nature of his death has shocked his family and friends. He was known to be active and fit and had a passion for playing polo. At the time of the incident, he was attending a polo match in the UK.
As per reports, his body was flown to India a few days ago after completing the required legal procedures. His family planned the funeral for June 19, giving enough time for close friends and relatives to travel and attend.
The press note released by Sunjay Kapur’s family mentioned all close members. It included his mother Rani Surinder Kapoor, his wife Priya Sachdev, and his children Safira and Azaarius. The note also included the names of Karisma, and her children Samaira and Kian, acknowledging their place in Sunjay’s life.
According to the family statement, a prayer meeting will be held on June 22 at the Taj Palace Hotel in Delhi from 4 to 5 PM. This gathering will be for extended family, close friends, and people from the business and film industry who want to pay their last respects.
Sunjay and Karisma’s relationship
Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur got married in 2003. They have two children together – Samaira, who is now 19 years old, and Kian, who is 13. Their marriage faced many ups and downs, and after years of separation and legal battle, they got divorced in 2016.
In 2017, Sunjay Kapur married Priya Sachdev, a model and businesswoman. The couple has a son named Azaarius. Since then, both Karisma and Sunjay had moved on with their lives and co-parented their children.
Karisma Kapoor has largely kept her personal life private after the divorce, focusing on her children and work. She has appeared in a few web series and public events but has remained away from full-time acting. Her family, including Kareena Kapoor, has always been seen supporting her.
At the Mumbai airport on Thursday, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan were also seen in mourning attire. Kareena wore a white salwar suit, and Saif was in a white kurta-pyjama. Their presence shows the closeness between the Kapoor family members, who have always stood by each other during emotional times.
The paparazzi captured videos of Karisma holding Kian’s hand as they walked into the airport. Though visibly emotional, she kept her calm in front of the cameras. Samaira, the elder daughter, walked quietly beside her mother. The family did not speak to the media and made their way directly to the flight.
Who was Sunjay Kapur?
Sunjay Kapur was a well-known businessman and industrialist. He was associated with several companies and was known for his connections in both business and social circles. He also had an interest in sports, especially polo, and was active in polo events in India and abroad.
Over the years, Sunjay remained in the public eye, partly due to his marriage to Karisma Kapoor and later due to his marriage to Priya Sachdev. Despite controversies during his divorce phase, he continued to maintain a dignified silence on personal matters.
After marrying Priya, he appeared to lead a more settled life, focusing on his business and his new family.
Sunjay’s sudden death has left both his families in deep shock. Friends and relatives have expressed sadness over the untimely loss of a healthy and active man. Many from the film and business world are expected to attend his funeral in Delhi.
Social media was also filled with condolence messages after the news of his death broke. Fans of Karisma Kapoor, who remembered the past years of their relationship, also posted emotional messages in support of her and her children.
While Sunjay and Karisma had gone their separate ways years ago, their bond through their children remained strong. The fact that Karisma and her children are attending the funeral shows the deep respect and emotional ties that still existed.
The coming days will be emotionally tough for the families, especially the children. Karisma and her kids, as well as Sunjay’s wife Priya and their children, are all going through a difficult time. The funeral and the prayer meet will be a time for everyone to come together, remember Sunjay, and say their goodbyes.
The funeral at Lodhi Road crematorium will likely see many known faces from Bollywood and business circles. Security arrangements are expected, and media presence will be there too, though the family has requested privacy.
As of now, the family has not released any official statement beyond the press note, and Karisma has remained silent on the matter.