The sudden demise of Sunjay Kapur has left a gaping hole in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, but perhaps no one feels that pain more intimately than his sister, Mandhira Kapur. As tributes pour in for the respected businessman and brother, Mandhira has taken to social media not only to mourn his passing, but also to publicly share the deep regret of an unresolved sibling bond, which is a powerful reminder to all that life is too short for estrangement.
In a raw and emotional note, Mandhira shared her grief over losing her brother, but it wasn’t just his absence she mourned-it was the years they spent apart due to a sibling fallout that spiralled beyond repair. “My brother and I may not have spoken for the last four years,” she wrote, “a silly sibling squabble escalated to crazy levels due to egos and natural bullishness.”
Mandhira's bond with Sanjay
But beneath the pain, Mandhira’s words were soaked in love and nostalgia. She reminisced about a joyful childhood, the kind only siblings who were once best friends could share. “The phenomenal times we experienced, a privileged childhood of happiness with two wonderful parents… the stupid in-jokes that the three of us kept going for years, the hours of laughter we shared whilst others would stare at us in utter confusion,” she reflected.
Sunjay, she wrote, was not just a brother, but a protector and a friend-someone who always looked out for her and their sister. And though the last chapter of their relationship was clouded by silence and hurt, her heart holds on to the belief that love still existed between them. “I am sure he knew despite our recent estrangement that I loved him… I am sure he shared the same hope as I, that one day we would be as amazing as we were for the first 47 years.”
Never take your sibling bonds for granted
Mandhira's post is not just a tribute-it's a lesson for everyone with strained familial ties. “Life is fragile and delicate, each day is a gift,” she reminds us. “Do not miss a day-even an hour in some fickleness. You can never be assured that you will have the opportunity to repair the void. If you don’t, then that’s pretty much all that is left, coupled with regret.”
Her words strike a deep chord in a world where ego often triumphs over love and time slips away quietly. Sibling relationships, no matter how complex, are among the most enduring bonds we share in our lives. But too often, misunderstandings fester, and the silence grows louder than the laughter that once echoed. It is a reminder to cherish your siblings who you have shared childhood memories with and who will continue to be your only family once you enter the adulthood.
Sunjay Kapur's death is a tragic reminder that the window to heal can close without warning. For Mandhira, that closure came too soon, and the regret lingers heavily. “I would give anything to just see my bhaiya one last time and tell him how much I love him,” she wrote.
Let her heartbreak be a wake-up call. If there’s someone you’ve fallen out with-especially a sibling-take the first step, make the call, send the message. As Mandhira’s story shows us, it’s not just about letting go of grudges-it’s about holding on to love while there’s still time.
