The sudden death of industrial titan Sunjay Kapur on June 12, 2025, has ignited a blazing family feud, pitting his sister and mother against his widow and stepdaughter, all tied to a staggering ₹30,000 crore empire. Buckle up, because the high-stakes drama is far from over.
Family vs. Family: A Rajah’s Mansion Turns Into a War Zone
Sunjay’s sister, Mandhira Kapur, has finally spoken out, slamming the cold shoulder given to their 80-year-old mother, Rani Kapur, accusing the family team running Sona Comstar of pushing her into submission. She describes their reality as “one big shock,” laying bare how swiftly a once-cozy legacy is crumbling.
Mandhira’s emotional Raksha Bandhan post only fueled the intensity, her words dripping with grief and resolve: “Protecting your memory is my sacred duty… if you were still here, everything would be different.”
Karisma Kapoor in the Crossfire, or the Peacemaker?
In a dramatic twist, Mandhira lauded ex-daughter-in-law Karisma Kapoor, calling her “a very good mother” and commending her for keeping the children, Samaira and Kiaan, close to the family fold during the tension-laden aftermath. She praised Karisma’s role in binding the family together.
Let’s be clear: Karisma holds no legal claim to the fortune and has been firm in staying clear of the battle, her only interest lies in her children’s safety.
Priya & Safira: The Power Play and a Name Switch That Spoke Volumes
Meanwhile, Sunjay’s current wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur, has turned up the heat by stepping onto the board of Sona Comstar, adopting the Instagram handle “Priya Sunjay Kapur” a calculated move that whispers, “I’m here to stay.”
Adding a diary-worthy subplot, Priya’s stepdaughter, Safira, quietly dropped the surname ‘Chatwal’ from her social profile, fueling widespread speculation that she’s maneuvering to align herself more closely with the Kapur legacy, and potentially stake her own claim.
A Legacy at War and the Legal Storm Looms
As invoices are calculated and boardroom tables set, lawsuits are now pending. Rani Kapur alleges coercion, naming Priya indirectly in a UK police letter suggesting foul play. Sona Comstar has pushed back staunchly, denying any wrongdoing and claiming Rani held no stake since 2019.
Sunjay Kapur may be gone, but his empire is now the battlefield. On one side stand his sister and mother, righteous defenders of the legacy. On the other, his widow and stepdaughter, making bold moves through social media and boardroom strategy. All the while, Karisma remains a guardian of emotional roots, quiet, poised, and undeniably poignant.
With accusations of coercion, secret name changes, and looming court battles, this isn’t just a family feud, it’s a power struggle worthy of a palace drama.
