Sudden End on the Polo Field

In an incident stranger than fiction, billionaire businessman Sunjay Kapur, chairman of auto giant Sona Comstar, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2025, while playing a polo match in London. Reports suggest that the 57-year-old died due to anaphylactic shock, allegedly after swallowing a bee during the game. The tragic and unusual demise has not only shaken up the auto industry but also sparked widespread speculation about the fate of his ₹10,300 crore ($1.2 billion) personal fortune — and who will inherit it.

Sunjay Kapur: The Tycoon, the Families, and the Legacy

Sunjay Kapur was no stranger to headlines — whether it was his high-profile marriage and divorce with Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor, or his rise as a savvy auto parts mogul. As the chairman of Sona Comstar, he transformed the company into a global supplier of electric vehicle components, steering it into a ₹31,000 crore valuation.

He was also a father of three: Samaira (20) and Kiaan (14), his children with Karisma, and Azarias (6), with his third wife Priya Sachdev, a former model and entrepreneur.

Sona Comstar in Shock Mode: Who Takes the Wheel?

Following Kapur’s death, Sona Comstar tried to calm investor nerves with a statement assuring that “operations and prospects remain unchanged.” But the markets didn’t quite buy it — the company’s shares dropped 7% as speculation brewed over who would step in.

With none of Kapur’s children old enough or involved in the business, insiders hint that his sisters could take on temporary leadership roles, while the existing board steers the ship for now. A formal succession plan has not been made public yet, adding to the uncertainty.

The Big Inheritance: Who Gets What?

Sunjay Kapur’s net worth was estimated at $1.2 billion at the time of his death. And while his six-year-old son Azarias is likely to be the primary heir under the care of his mother Priya Sachdev, Samaira and Kiaan aren’t out of the inheritance picture.

According to reports:

·       Kapur had already gifted ₹14 crore worth of bonds to his older children.

·       He had also arranged for each of them to receive a monthly income of ₹10 lakh — a move many see as part of his structured legacy planning.

·       His wife Priya will manage his estate for now, but with three kids and multiple stakeholders, the distribution could eventually become a boardroom-worthy drama.

The Internet Reacts

While the boardroom focused on share prices and succession, the internet was a buzz — literally. Twitter (X) users had a field day with the cause of death, with hashtags like #BeehindTheScenes and #PoloAndPollens trending briefly.

One user wrote, “Only a billionaire could make dying by bee sound like a Bond villain exit.” Others were more cynical: “Hope he left a will. That bee sure left a sting on ₹10,000 crore!”

A Legacy Beyond the Billion

Sunjay Kapur was more than a businessman; he was a bridge between industries, families, and markets. His sudden and surreal exit leaves behind not only a vacuum in his company but also an inheritance saga that could unfold for years. As Sona Comstar charts its way forward without its visionary leader, the world watches to see whether the next chapter is driven by legacy, litigation, or both.

One thing’s certain — when a billionaire gets stung, the buzz doesn’t end with the obituary.

(With agency inputs)