Saba Ali Khan Pataudi, sister of actor Saif Ali Khan, has expressed shock and grief over the sudden demise of businessman Sunjay Kapur, former husband of actress Karisma Kapoor. Taking to Instagram Tales, she wrote, “Air India… and Sunjay. Stunning to see the information that adopted. To a father and spouse, son and brother, I can not think about what it have to be like for the households. My honest condolences and power and assist to them, particularly the youngsters. Cannot imagine it… nonetheless.”Sunjay Kapur handed away on June 12 on the age of 53 after struggling a deadly coronary heart assault throughout a polo match in the UK. In keeping with studies, Kapur was taking part in for his group Aureus towards Sujan, a rival group owned by hotelier Jaisal Singh, on the Guards Polo Membership. Throughout the match, he reportedly felt uneasy and dismounted. Witnesses say he had by accident swallowed a bee whereas driving, and the ensuing sting in his throat is believed to have triggered a deadly cardiac arrest. Regardless of quick medical help, he couldn’t be revived.
Kareena and Saif go to Karisma Kapoor’s dwellingQuickly after information of his loss of life broke, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan have been seen visiting Karisma Kapoor’s Mumbai residence late Thursday night time. Karisma, who shares two youngsters—Samaira and Kiaan—with Sunjay, has been in Mumbai by means of the tragic improvement. Kareena, visibly emotional, averted paparazzi whereas Saif accompanied her to supply assist to Karisma and the household.Hours earlier than his personal passing, Sunjay Kapur had posted a condolence message for victims of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. “Horrible information of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad. My ideas and prayers are with all of the households affected. Might they discover power on this troublesome hour. 🙏 #planecrash,” he wrote on Twitter.Funeral could also be delayed attributable to authorized formalitiesSources near the household say Kapur’s funeral could also be delayed attributable to authorized processes, as he was a US citizen who died within the UK. Repatriation of the physique to India requires completion of a number of authorized formalities.
Ashok Sachdev, father of Sunjay’s present spouse Priya Sachdev, confirmed to NDTV: “The postmortem is at the moment underway. As soon as the paperwork is full, the physique can be delivered to India for the final rites.” He additionally confirmed the funeral can be held in Delhi.Sunjay Kapur was the chairman of Sona Comstar and a passionate polo participant. He was beforehand married to designer Nandita Mahtani after which to Karisma Kapoor, with whom he finalized his divorce in 2016. He later married Priya Sachdev in 2017, and the couple had a son, Azarias. Priya additionally has a daughter, Safira, from her earlier marriage.Kapur is survived by Priya, Azarias, Samaira, and Kiaan.