Sunjay Kapur Dies at 53 While Playing Polo – A Shocking Goodbye to an Industrial Giant
The Day Polo Turned Tragic
You know how we often say, “He died doing what he loved”? That line hit differently on June 12, 2025, when news broke that Sunjay Kapur—business tycoon, polo enthusiast, and ex-husband of actress Karisma Kapoor—passed away at just 53 while playing polo in England. A heart attack. Just like that.
He wasn’t at a boardroom table or on a private jet—he was doing something he was deeply passionate about. And that’s what made the news so startling. Fit, active, wealthy—yet still vulnerable.
Who Was Sunjay Kapur, Really?
For most people, he was the guy who was once married to a Bollywood star. But in the business world, Sunjay was much more.
- Chairman of Sona Comstar, a leading global supplier of automotive parts—especially in the electric vehicle space.
- Son of the late industrialist Surinder Kapur, he carried forward the family legacy with sharp focus.
- A regular in the elite polo circuit, balancing business meetings with horse saddles.
He wasn’t just a name on a LinkedIn page—he was known for his vision, clarity, and charisma, even outside the film tabloids.
Sudden Deaths and Silent Alarms
Here’s the thing—heart attacks don’t discriminate. You can be rich, successful, and athletic, and still not see it coming.
Reports suggest Sunjay may have even swallowed a bee during the match, though the heart attack itself was the cause of death. It’s a jarring reminder that health is never a given, no matter how perfect things may look on the surface.
Experts are already talking about how intense sports like polo can spike blood pressure, especially in middle-aged men with undiagnosed heart issues.
Final Visits and Family Grief
In Mumbai, Karisma Kapoor's residence saw visits from Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, and Malaika Arora. There’s no right thing to say in moments like these. Just silence. And support.
