Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband, businessman Sunjay Kapur's sudden death sent shockwaves across the nation. He passed away on June 12 after suffering a heart attack while playing polo in the United Kingdom. Now, Sunjay's last picture taken with a friend, just moments before his death, has gone viral on social media.
According to media reports, Sunjay was participating in the Cartier Trophy polo semi-finals when he accidentally swallowed a bee, which allegedly triggered a heart attack.
Sunjay's polo team, Sujan India Tigers, shared an emotional tribute by posting his last photo with team captain Jaisal Singh, taken moments before they mounted their horses for the semi-finals, where Sunjay tragically lost his life.
The Cartier Trophy final was played in his memory, with a minute's silence observed before the match. Also, captain Jaisal Singh sat out the final as a mark of respect.
Sharing the photo, the team wrote on Instagram on June 15, "Today we play the final of the Cartier Trophy in memory of our dear friend Sunjay Kapur, who tragically passed away on the field a few days ago. 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 further wrote, "This photograph of Sunjay and Jaisal was taken moments before they mounted up to play the semi-finals a few days ago. RIP Sunjay; you will be missed - your tireless enthusiasm and patronage will be remembered forever by the entire polo community."
As per ANI, Sunjay was riding a horse and playing polo, when he accidentally swallowed a bee, which stuck in his throat and caused irritation. The state of panic led to a heart attack, and he succumbed to it.
Sunjay made headlines in the early 2000s for his high-profile marriage to Karisma. The couple tied the knot in 2003 and have two children - Samaira and Kiaan.
However, their marriage ended in a highly publicised divorce in 2016, involving serious allegations from both sides. Karisma accused Sunjay of domestic abuse and emotional trauma, while Sunjay claimed she married him for financial reasons. The settlement awarded Karisma full custody of the children, a house in Mumbai, and financial support.
In 2017, Sunjay married model and entrepreneur Priya Sachdev, and the couple welcomed a son in 2018. Before tying the knot with Karisma, Sunjay was married to fashion designer Nandita Mahtani. They parted ways four years after marriage in 2000.
