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Edinburgh Live
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- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Prince William's billionaire pal took haunting last photo moments before bee death
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Just moments before a friend of Prince William tragically and suddenly passed away, he was all smiles as he posed for a photo. Sunjay Kapur, 53, died after reportedly swallowing a bee during a polo match, triggering a fatal heart attack. The billionaire is survived by three children and wife Priya Sachdev. The tragic incident took place at the Guard Polo Club in Windsor, a location where William has played the elite horseback sport. READ MORE - Heartbreaking reason Prince Harry changed policy on 'sharing photos of children' READ MORE - King Charles' indicates new royal family 'welcome' with move at Royal Ascot The billionaire was the chairman of global car parts giant Sona Comstar, and had played polo with Prince William previously. In a poignant tribute, the final photo he ever posed for was released by the team he had played against before his death in a touching Instagram post. Sunjay was beaming in the image, as he stood hugging Jaisal Singh - the captain of Sujan Indian Tigers, reports the Mirror. "Today we play the final of the Cartier Trophy in the memory of our dear friend Sunjay Kapur who tragically passed away on the field a few days ago," the Sujan Indian Tigers post read. "Our Captain and Patron, Jaisal Singh, will mount up with the team to observe a minute's silence in honour of his dear old friend Sunjay, and then sit out as a mark of respect," they added. "This photograph of Sunjay and Jaisal was taken moments before they mounted up to play the semi-finals a few days ago." They rounded off the touching tribute by saying, "RIP Sunjay; you will be missed - your tireless enthusiasm and patronage will be remembered forever by the entire polo community." The Aureus team penned a heartfelt tribute to Sunjay, saying: "The Aureus team are all in total and utter shock. Sunjay – you were the life and soul of the Aureus Team – you were a true inspiration and that legacy will remain forever." Despite his privileged upbringing, Sunjay carved out a successful career for himself, turning his business into a key player in the electric vehicle sector. His prowess on the polo field saw him rubbing shoulders with high society and even royalty. His participation in a polo match with Prince William stirred controversy during his first marriage to Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, who accused him of neglecting their sick infant son to play the game with the future monarch. "(Sunjay) decided to carry on, leaving me behind to take care of our sick four-month-old son, just to play a Polo match with Prince William. I also realised that he had married me only because I was a famous and successful film star, which would facilitate him to be reported in the press. "It came as a surprise that he always wanted to be known in public and be famous, but since he never did any deed worth mentioning, he was not able to garner any attention," Kapoor revealed about her ex-husband. Tragically, while playing polo, it is believed that Kapur was stung by a bee in his mouth, which may have led to anaphylactic shock and ultimately caused his heart to stop.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Saif Ali Khan's sister Saba Ali Khan mourns Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur's sudden death after heart attack during UK polo match: 'Can't believe it... still'
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 Stories, she wrote, 'Air India... and Sunjay. Shocking to see the news that followed. To a father and wife, son and brother, I can't imagine what it must be like for the families. My sincere condolences and strength and support to them, especially the children. Can't believe it... still.' Sunjay Kapur passed away on June 12 at the age of 53 after suffering a fatal heart attack during a polo match in the United Kingdom. According to reports, Kapur was playing for his team Aureus against Sujan, a rival team owned by hotelier Jaisal Singh, at the Guards Polo Club. During the match, he reportedly felt uneasy and dismounted. Witnesses say he had accidentally swallowed a bee while riding, and the resulting sting in his throat is believed to have triggered a fatal cardiac arrest. Despite immediate medical assistance, he could not be revived. Kareena and Saif visit Karisma Kapoor's home Soon after news of his death broke, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan were seen visiting Karisma Kapoor's Mumbai residence late Thursday night. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Step-by-Step Warehouse Cleaning Guide SearchMore Learn More Undo Karisma, who shares two children—Samaira and Kiaan—with Sunjay, has been in Mumbai through the tragic development. Kareena, visibly emotional, avoided paparazzi while Saif accompanied her to offer support to Karisma and the family. Hours before his own passing, Sunjay Kapur had posted a condolence message for victims of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. 'Terrible news of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad. My thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected. May they find strength in this difficult hour. 🙏 #planecrash,' he wrote on Twitter. Funeral may be delayed due to legal formalities Sources close to the family say Kapur's funeral may be delayed due to legal processes, as he was a US citizen who died in the UK. Repatriation of the body to India requires completion of several legal formalities. Saif, Kareena & Malaika Visit Karisma After Sunjay Kapur's Sudden Death Ashok Sachdev, father of Sunjay's current wife Priya Sachdev, confirmed to NDTV: 'The postmortem is currently underway. Once the paperwork is complete, the body will be brought to India for the last rites.' He also confirmed the funeral will be held in Delhi. Sunjay Kapur was the chairman of Sona Comstar and a passionate polo player. He was previously married to designer Nandita Mahtani and then 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 also has a daughter, Safira, from her previous marriage. Kapur is survived by Priya, Azarias, Samaira, and Kiaan.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Prince William's friend Sunjay Kapur dies after heart attack ‘triggered by swallowing a bee' at polo match
Prince William's friend and Aureus polo team owner, Sunjay Kapur, has died after having a heart attack during a polo match. Guards Polo Club issued a statement about Kapur's death Friday on Instagram, noting he died 'after becoming unwell when playing in a match at Smith's Lawn' in Windsor. On Thursday, he was playing for the Sujan Indian Tigers polo team in the Cartier Trophy Semi-Finals when he fell ill. 'The Club sends its deepest condolences to his wife, Priya Sachdev, his children, the wider Kapur family and his Aureus team-mates,' the organization wrote in the caption. His death was also confirmed by Sona Comstar, where Kapur worked as Chairman and Non-Executive Director. The automotive company noted that the 53-year-old died 'of a sudden heart attack' on Thursday. However, the heart attack was reportedly triggered by a freak accident. According to The Mirror, a bee stung Kapur in the mouth during the polo match, sending him into anaphylactic shock, before his heart stopped. He then collapsed on Smith's Lawn, according to the outlet. A witness told The Telegraph that before he collapsed, Kapur said: 'I've swallowed something.' Anaphylactic shock is a type of anaphylaxis, 'a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction,' according to the Mayo Clinic. When someone goes into shock due to anaphylaxis, their 'blood pressure drops suddenly and the airways narrow, blocking breathing.' A friend of Kapur also issued a statement about the businessman's death to Telegraph Sport, saying: 'He will be greatly missed not only by his family and friends but the local community around his club as he employed so many people and made so many friends – he was fun, kind and generous.' 'He didn't distinguish between his grooms or high net worth friends – when he had a party, everyone was invited and everyone was equal.' In 2015, Kapur inherited Sona Comstar from his father, Dr. Surinder Kapur, who founded the company in 1987. Sona Comstar has nine factories spread across India, China, Mexico, Serbia, and the U.S., according to Forbes. The publication also noted that Sunjay Kapur had an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion. Sona Comstar also paid tribute to Kapur in its statement, writing: 'A visionary leader, Mr. Kapur played a pivotal role in shaping Sona Comstar into a global mobility technology company built on innovation, sustainability, and purpose. His passion, foresight, and relentless commitment to excellence inspired everyone who had the privilege of working with him.' An avid polo player, Kapur was known to play with members of the British royal family, including Prince William. The team Kapur owned, Aureus Polo, also paid tribute, calling him the 'life and soul' of the team. Kapur was married to Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor from 2003 to 2016. The pair welcomed two children, Samaira, 20, and Kiaan, 14. In 2017, he married model Priya Sachdev, and they welcomed a son, Azarias, 7. Only hours before his death, Kapur issued an emotional statement on X about the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed all but one of the 242 passengers onboard. 'Terrible news of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad," he wrote on X. "My thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected. May they find strength in this difficult hour.' The Independent has contacted a representative for Prince William and the Guards Polo Club for comment.
New York Times
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- New York Times
Sunjay Kapur, Businessman and Ex-Husband of Bollywood Star, Dies at 53
Sunjay Kapur, a prominent Indian businessman and the former husband of the Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor, died on Thursday after participating in a polo match in Windsor, England. He was 53. The cause was a 'sudden heart attack,' Sona Comstar, an automotive components manufacturer based in India, where Mr. Kapur was the chairman, said in a statement. Guards Polo Club said on Instagram on Friday that Mr. Kapur had been playing in a match on its Smith's Lawn when he appeared to become unwell. A wealthy industrialist and the owner of the Aureus polo team, Mr. Kapur had traveled to England to compete in polo matches this summer. Guards Polo Club is known for its close association with Britain's royal family: its current president is King Charles III, who succeeded his father, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Prince William is a regular. Mr. Kapur took over leadership of Sona Comstar, an automotive company founded by his father, Surinder Kapur, in 2015 and helped drive its expansion as a global supplier of automotive components and systems for electric vehicles and other types of cars. Based in Gurugram, India, just southwest of New Delhi, the company has more than 4,600 employees and factories across India, China, Mexico and the United States. In a social media post on Thursday, Mr. Kapur paid tribute to the victims of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, India, that killed more than 250 people. In 2003, Mr. Kapur married Karisma Kapoor, one of the leading Bollywood actresses at the time, in a Sikh ceremony in Mumbai that received breathless coverage from local news outlets and tabloids. The couple had a daughter, Samaira, and a son, Kiaan. The couple divorced in 2016. A previous marriage to Nandita Mahtani, an Indian fashion designer, also ended in divorce. Mr. Kapur married Priya Sachdev, a model, in 2017. She survives him along with their son, Azarias. His other survivors include a daughter, Samaira, and a son, Kiaan, from his marriage to Ms. Kapoor. Sunjay Kapur was born on Oct. 15, 1971. He attended schools in India and held a degree from the University of Buckingham. The Doon School, a boarding school in Dehradun, India, that he attended as a child, said on social media that Mr. Kapur had held positions on its governor's board and other committees. 'A passionate fitness and sport enthusiast and a learner for life, he worked to make polo more accessible beyond its traditional roots,' the school said.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Indian billionaire dies during Queen's Cup polo
An Indian billionaire has died of a suspected heart attack after falling ill during a Queen's Cup polo match in Windsor. Sunjay Kapur, patron of the Aureus polo team and an established name in the English polo scene, was the ex-husband of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor. It was initially reported by witnesses that he was heard to have said 'I've swallowed something', prompting assumptions he may have swallowed a bee. However, other people with knowledge of the situation have dismissed this theory, saying instead that he lost consciousness after bending over on his horse during a break in play. The 53-year-old's team, which is captained by Mark Tomlinson, were playing Sujan Indian Tigers in the subsidiary final of the Queen's Cup when he fell ill. Kapur had been playing at the prestigious Guards Polo Club in Windsor. A friend of Kapur's told Telegraph Sport: 'He will be greatly lost not only by his family and friends but the local community around his club as he employed so many people and made so many friends – he was fun kind and generous. He didn't distinguish between his grooms or high net worth friends – when he had a party everyone was invited and everyone was equal.' Kapur was chairman of auto components maker Sona Comstar. 'A visionary leader, Kapur played a pivotal role in shaping Sona Comstar into a global mobility technology company built on innovation, sustainability, and purpose,' Sona Comstar said in a statement. The University of Buckingham graduate took over Sona Comstar in 2015 after the death of his father, Surinder Kapur, a pioneer in the Indian auto parts industry who founded the company in 1995. According to Forbes, Kapur, who was also a US citizen, had an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion. He had children with Kapoor prior to divorce in 2016. Kapur later married Priya Sachdev, a former model and entrepreneur, with whom he had a son. Just before his death, Kapur posted a condolence message on X about Thursday's fatal crash of an Air India flight in Ahmedabad. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
