Sunjay Kapur, a businessman with business interests in various sectors, was never out of focus for long since he got married to actress Karisma Kapoor. Though the union of the couple was in 2016, recent events at the Delhi High Court have seen it become public knowledge that Sunjay’s relationship with Karisma and their kids was far stronger than a lot of their followers could ever have envisaged, even after the divorce.
At the center of this developing legal drama is Sunjay Kapur’s massive wealth, estimated to be worth about Rs 30,000 crore. Following his death on June 12, the fight for a share of his fortune has brought the family’s private matters into the spotlight, with new disclosures showing a more personal side of Sunjay, one that reveals his efforts to secure the future of his children and, interestingly, even his ex-wife.
WhatsApp Chats and Portuguese Dreams
According to court documents, WhatsApp exchanges and supporting papers suggest that Sunjay actively helped Karisma Kapoor and their children in obtaining Portuguese citizenship. This is particularly striking because it shows that despite the end of their marital relationship, Sunjay continued to play a practical and protective role in their lives.
In one of these conversations, Sunjay told Karisma that she would have to forego her Indian citizenship in order to be issued a Portuguese passport, since India does not permit dual nationality. These are moments that reveal one aspect of him that was dedicated to making sure that his children, and even his ex-wife, would be able to avail themselves of global opportunities, a move that transcends parental obligation, one that stems from a greater sense of duty.
The Battle Over His Will at Law
Even though Sunjay’s efforts to tend to Karisma and the children paint a figure of a loving father, the battle in the court after his death is hardly simple. Karisma Kapoor’s children have approached the Delhi High Court, seeking their rightful share in their late father Sunjay Kapur’s properties. The court on a Wednesday recently issued notices to the defendants and requested them to respond within two weeks, pending which the next hearing is on October 9.
The plot thickens with allegations of a forged will. Sunjay’s widow, Priya Sachdeva Kapur, has been accused by the children of producing a document intended to take control of the estate. Their lawyer described the will as unregistered and suddenly appearing under “suspicious circumstances.” On the other hand, Priya’s legal team argued that the plaintiffs had already been provided significant benefits and questioned their intentions. “It’s not as if these people are left on the streets,” her lawyer remarked. “I am a widow with a six-year-old child. For 15 years, they were nowhere to be seen.”
Adding another layer to the dispute, Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur, expressed concern about the situation, saying, “There’s something unholy going on. I am 80 years old and worried about my grandchildren. A trust established by me has nothing for me?” Her protests highlight the emotional and family tensions, and combined with legal intricacies, they picture a family embroiled in a battle of riches, inheritance, and justice.
A Peek Behind Sunjay’s Inner Life
Amid all the court fights and the publicity glare, these disclosures also present us with a peek of Sunjay Kapur, the individual behind the corporate personality. It is easy to reduce such high-profile cases to cold figures, documents, and charges, but behind the property valuation of thousands of crores lies a man who did seem to love his children and their future very much, to the point of worrying even about Karisma Kapoor, his ex-wife, nearly a decade after they split up.
A reminder that money is always complicated, but relationships never are. Sunjay’s efforts on his children’s and ex-wife’s behalf to gain Portuguese citizenship reflect a desire to provide them with security, opportunity, and freedom—a burden that survived marriage longer.
The Road Ahead
As the next tranche of arguments will be presented to the Delhi High Court in October, the ruling cannot be predicted. Priya Kapur has been asked to furnish a comprehensive list of movable and immovable assets of Sunjay, which will serve to make the financial position of the estate more apparent. The case will be followed with fascination, not only for the whopper size of the figures involved but also for the human dramas knit into it—dramas of inheritance, love, conflict, and obligation.
The soap opera that has been enacted is a reflection of modern-day families with complex relationships and staggering amounts of money. Sunjay Kapur’s story, marked by philanthropy, rows, and incessant concern for his children, reminds us of human sentiment and decision in the course of lives behind every headline.
In the end, it’s a story more than one of money or inheritance. It is a story of the filial bonds between children and parents, the shards of relationships gone by, and the struggle of trying to balance personal obligation and legal obligation. While the court struggle continues, one would hope that the verdict honors not just the law but also the desire of a father who cherished his family no matter how many decades behind schedule than he dreamed or otherwise.