A high-stakes inheritance battle over late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s ₹30,000 crore estate took a dramatic turn on Monday, as his children with actor Karisma Kapoor, Samaira and Kiaan, alleged glaring irregularities in their father’s purported will before the Delhi High Court.&nbsp;Appearing before Justice Jyoti Singh, Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, representing the siblings, claimed that the will, which allegedly leaves the majority of the estate to Kapur’s third wife Priya Sachdev Kapur and her son Azarias, was “fabricated, casual, and completely uncharacteristic” of the late businessman.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/veteran-actor-annu-kapoor-slammed-by-netizens-for-remarks-on-tamannaah-bhatia-should-have-dignity-of-sensitivity-and-respect-1760350306614">Veteran actor Annu Kapoor under fire for remarks on Tamannaah Bhatia</a>&nbsp;“The document contains glaring errors. It misspells his son’s name multiple times and mentions the wrong address for his daughter. Sunjay Kapur, who had a warm relationship with his children, would never have written such a careless will,” Jethmalani told the court.<h2>‘Digital tampering’ and mysterious WhatsApp exchanges</h2>Jethmalani argued that the will was digitally created and modified on another person’s system, not on Kapur’s. Citing metadata analysis, he claimed that the document was edited on March 17, 2025, on a computer belonging to Nitin Sharma, despite Kapur being vacationing in Goa with his son, Kiaan, on the same day.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/varun-dhawan-quits-no-entry-2-after-diljit-dosanjh-who-will-star-alongside-arjun-kapoor-1760337864171">Is Varun Dhawan exiting No Entry 2? Boney Kapoor breaks silence on rumours</a>&nbsp;“It defies logic that he would rewrite his will during a family holiday, and that too on someone else’s computer,” the counsel said.&nbsp;The court also heard allegations regarding a WhatsApp group titled "Family Office IC," which allegedly included Sunjay, Priya Kapur, Dinesh Agarwal, and others. The purported will was reportedly circulated there as a PDF file, with its name changed multiple times.&nbsp;Jethmalani further alleged that two wills, one for Sunjay and another for Priya, were being prepared simultaneously, but they were not mutual wills. “This raises serious doubts about the intent and authenticity of the documents,” he said, calling the digital trail “an ominously uncertified document.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-6-comedy-web-series-to-binge-on-netflix-disney-hotstar-prime-and-more-1760354792783">Top 6 comedy web series to binge on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Prime and more</a><h2>‘Forgery’ allegations against Priya Kapur</h2>The counsel alleged that Priya Kapur had orchestrated the creation of a forged will to “disinherit” Sunjay’s children from his first marriage. “Only one person stands to benefit from this document, and that’s Priya Kapur,” Jethmalani said.&nbsp;He claimed that Priya received nearly 60% of the assets, while her son got 12%, and Samaira and Kiaan were left with just 26% of the family trust. “She even controls 75% of the trust; this was a calculated attempt to corner the estate,” he alleged.&nbsp;Priya Kapur’s counsel, however, denied all allegations and maintained that the will was “authentic, duly executed, and backed by evidence.” The Delhi High Court has directed Priya to submit a verified list of assets in a sealed cover, with the next hearing scheduled for October 14.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/viral-kbc-17-clip-sparks-debate-did-the-overconfident-kid-go-too-far-fans-applaud-amitabh-bachchan-s-patience-watch-1760344701264">Viral KBC 17 clip sparks debate: Did the overconfident kid go too far? | Watch</a><h2>‘Errors too casual for a Harvard-educated man’</h2>The lawyer also argued that the tone and language of the will were inconsistent with Sunjay Kapur’s personality, describing him as a “meticulous Harvard-educated industrialist.”&nbsp;“The will reads as if written in haste, with spelling mistakes and missing details about jewellery and crypto assets, very unlike Mr Kapur,” Jethmalani said. He further added that the executor of the will was informed only a day before its reading, which, according to him, was “highly suspicious.”&nbsp;<h2>Background of the case</h2>Sunjay Kapur, Chairman of auto components giant Sona Comstar, died on June 12, 2025, in the United Kingdom after suffering a heart attack during a polo match. He was 53. Kapur was married to Karisma Kapoor from 2003 to 2016, and the couple shares two children, Samaira and Kiaan. In 2017, he married Priya Sachdev, with whom he has a son, Azarias.&nbsp;The will, reportedly dated March 21, 2025, surfaced only weeks after his death, something the children’s legal team says is suspicious. They claim the original has never been inspected, and the chain of custody remains unclear. Meanwhile, Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur, has also joined the dispute, saying she was left out of the will entirely.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Karisma Kapoor's children, Samaira and Kiaan, have allegedly pointed out glaring irregularities in their father Sunjay Kapur’s will.   

A high-stakes inheritance battle over late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s ₹30,000 crore estate took a dramatic turn on Monday, as his children with actor Karisma Kapoor, Samaira and Kiaan, alleged glaring irregularities in their father’s purported will before the Delhi High Court. Appearing before Justice Jyoti Singh, Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, representing the siblings, claimed that the will, which allegedly leaves the majority of the estate to Kapur’s third wife Priya Sachdev Kapur and her son Azarias, was “fabricated, casual, and completely uncharacteristic” of the late businessman. Also Read: Veteran actor Annu Kapoor under fire for remarks on Tamannaah Bhatia “The document contains glaring errors. It misspells his son’s name multiple times and mentions the wrong address for his daughter. Sunjay Kapur, who had a warm relationship with his children, would never have written such a careless will,” Jethmalani told the court. ‘Digital tampering’ and mysterious WhatsApp exchanges Jethmalani argued that the will was digitally created and modified on another person’s system, not on Kapur’s. Citing metadata analysis, he claimed that the document was edited on March 17, 2025, on a computer belonging to Nitin Sharma, despite Kapur being vacationing in Goa with his son, Kiaan, on the same day. Also Read: Is Varun Dhawan exiting No Entry 2? Boney Kapoor breaks silence on rumours “It defies logic that he would rewrite his will during a family holiday, and that too on someone else’s computer,” the counsel said. The court also heard allegations regarding a WhatsApp group titled "Family Office IC," which allegedly included Sunjay, Priya Kapur, Dinesh Agarwal, and others. The purported will was reportedly circulated there as a PDF file, with its name changed multiple times. Jethmalani further alleged that two wills, one for Sunjay and another for Priya, were being prepared simultaneously, but they were not mutual wills. “This raises serious doubts about the intent and authenticity of the documents,” he said, calling the digital trail “an ominously uncertified document.” Also Read: Top 6 comedy web series to binge on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Prime and more ‘Forgery’ allegations against Priya Kapur The counsel alleged that Priya Kapur had orchestrated the creation of a forged will to “disinherit” Sunjay’s children from his first marriage. “Only one person stands to benefit from this document, and that’s Priya Kapur,” Jethmalani said. He claimed that Priya received nearly 60% of the assets, while her son got 12%, and Samaira and Kiaan were left with just 26% of the family trust. “She even controls 75% of the trust; this was a calculated attempt to corner the estate,” he alleged. Priya Kapur’s counsel, however, denied all allegations and maintained that the will was “authentic, duly executed, and backed by evidence.” The Delhi High Court has directed Priya to submit a verified list of assets in a sealed cover, with the next hearing scheduled for October 14. Also Read: Viral KBC 17 clip sparks debate: Did the overconfident kid go too far? | Watch ‘Errors too casual for a Harvard-educated man’ The lawyer also argued that the tone and language of the will were inconsistent with Sunjay Kapur’s personality, describing him as a “meticulous Harvard-educated industrialist.” “The will reads as if written in haste, with spelling mistakes and missing details about jewellery and crypto assets, very unlike Mr Kapur,” Jethmalani said. He further added that the executor of the will was informed only a day before its reading, which, according to him, was “highly suspicious.” Background of the case Sunjay Kapur, Chairman of auto components giant Sona Comstar, died on June 12, 2025, in the United Kingdom after suffering a heart attack during a polo match. He was 53. Kapur was married to Karisma Kapoor from 2003 to 2016, and the couple shares two children, Samaira and Kiaan. In 2017, he married Priya Sachdev, with whom he has a son, Azarias. The will, reportedly dated March 21, 2025, surfaced only weeks after his death, something the children’s legal team says is suspicious. They claim the original has never been inspected, and the chain of custody remains unclear. Meanwhile, Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur, has also joined the dispute, saying she was left out of the will entirely.

Karisma Kapoor's children, Samaira and Kiaan, have allegedly pointed out glaring irregularities in their father Sunjay Kapur’s will. &nbsp;

Sunjay Kapur will case: Karisma Kapoor’s kids allege forgery, ‘glaring errors’ in ₹30,000 crore estate

Sunjay Kapur's widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur, made her first public appearance since her husband's death on Friday, officially stepping into the role of carrying forward his business legacy. Priya's appearance comes amid a massive legal tussle over the inheritance of Sanjay Kapur's estate, which is worth Rs 300 billion. His children from his former wife, actress Karisma Kapoor, have approached the Delhi High Court seeking a share of Kapur's wealth and claimed that Priya Sachdev has forged his will.&nbsp;<h2>Priya makes her first public appearance</h2> Priya Sachdev Kapur stepped out in public for the first time after Sunjay's death to attend the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) Annual Convention in Delhi's Taj Palace on Friday. Several pictures of her attending the event have surfaced on social media. She was inducted into the ACMA's Executive Committee for 2025-26 following the death of her husband in June 2025. Her updated professional bio now reflects this position, effective from September 12.&nbsp; Her participation is been seen as an important moment, as it signifies her official entry into one of the industry’s top forums. The move came amid a legal battle over Sunjay's crore estate, involving his children, Samaira and Kiaan, and his mother, Rani Kapur, as well as his sister, Mandhira. All have separately accused Priya of keeping them away from the wealth.&nbsp;Priya attended the ACMA meeting in the capacity of director of Aureus Investment (AIPL) and non-executive director and chairperson of the CSR committee at Sona Comstar- the company initially started by Sunjay's father and then handled by him. &nbsp;Sunjay also held the position of chairperson at ACMA.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sunjay-kapur-s-widow-priya-sachdev-responds-to-the-lawsuit-filed-against-her-by-karisma-s-children-claiming-they-have-already-got-rs-19-billion-1757496239984">Sunjay Kapur’s widow, Priya Sachdev, responds to lawsuit filed against her by Karisma’s children, claiming they have already got Rs 19 billion</a><h2>Feud over Sunjay Kapur's Rs 300 billion estate</h2> A month after Sunjay Kapur died in the UK following a cardiac arrest, his family has been embroiled in a high-profile legal battle over his estate. The case has been brought forth by Karisma’s kids, Samaira and Kiaan, with their mother, acting as legal guardian.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sunjay-kapur-s-mother-makes-shocking-claims-says-she-s-left-with-nothing-1757507542612"> Sunjay Kapur's mother makes shocking claims, says she's left with nothing: 'Don't have roof'</a> They, along with Sunjay’s mother and sister, have raised questions about the authenticity of his will and claimed that Priya Sachdev has not rightfully given them their share.&nbsp;

Amid legal battle ove her late husband Sunjay Kapur's vast estate, Priya Sachdev Kapur made her first public appearance since her husband's death at an industry even in New Delhi on Friday. 

Sunjay Kapur's widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur, made her first public appearance since her husband's death on Friday, officially stepping into the role of carrying forward his business legacy. Priya's appearance comes amid a massive legal tussle over the inheritance of Sanjay Kapur's estate, which is worth Rs 300 billion. His children from his former wife, actress Karisma Kapoor, have approached the Delhi High Court seeking a share of Kapur's wealth and claimed that Priya Sachdev has forged his will. Priya makes her first public appearance Priya Sachdev Kapur stepped out in public for the first time after Sunjay's death to attend the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) Annual Convention in Delhi's Taj Palace on Friday. Several pictures of her attending the event have surfaced on social media. She was inducted into the ACMA's Executive Committee for 2025-26 following the death of her husband in June 2025. Her updated professional bio now reflects this position, effective from September 12. Her participation is been seen as an important moment, as it signifies her official entry into one of the industry’s top forums. The move came amid a legal battle over Sunjay's crore estate, involving his children, Samaira and Kiaan, and his mother, Rani Kapur, as well as his sister, Mandhira. All have separately accused Priya of keeping them away from the wealth. Priya attended the ACMA meeting in the capacity of director of Aureus Investment (AIPL) and non-executive director and chairperson of the CSR committee at Sona Comstar- the company initially started by Sunjay's father and then handled by him. Sunjay also held the position of chairperson at ACMA. Also read: Sunjay Kapur’s widow, Priya Sachdev, responds to lawsuit filed against her by Karisma’s children, claiming they have already got Rs 19 billion Feud over Sunjay Kapur's Rs 300 billion estate A month after Sunjay Kapur died in the UK following a cardiac arrest, his family has been embroiled in a high-profile legal battle over his estate. The case has been brought forth by Karisma’s kids, Samaira and Kiaan, with their mother, acting as legal guardian. Also read: Sunjay Kapur's mother makes shocking claims, says she's left with nothing: 'Don't have roof' They, along with Sunjay’s mother and sister, have raised questions about the authenticity of his will and claimed that Priya Sachdev has not rightfully given them their share.

Amid legal battle ove her late husband Sunjay Kapur's vast estate, Priya Sachdev Kapur made her first public appearance since her husband's death at an industry even in New Delhi on Friday.&nbsp;

Priya Sachdev Kapur makes her first public appearance since Sunjay Kapur's death amid legal fued over his wealth

Priya Sachdev Kapur, former model turned businesswoman and wife of the late Sunjay Kapur, has come into the spotlight amid a high-stakes succession battle over the Rs 30,000 crore($3.4 billion) Sona Group empire. This follows the sudden death of Sunjay, who suffered a heart attack during a polo match in England just over a month ago. On Friday, tensions escalated publicly when Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur, addressed the board of Sona Comstar in a letter. She alleged she had been pressured into signing documents after her son’s death and accused “certain people” of falsely claiming to represent the family, a statement widely seen as a reference to Priya.<h2>Sona Group denies allegations</h2>In response, Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd rejected Rani Kapur’s claims, stating she is not a shareholder in the company. The firm asserted that it had proceeded based on legal counsel and that its decisions complied with regulatory standards.<h2>Who is Priya Sachdev Kapur?</h2>Born in Delhi to automobile dealer Ashok Sachdev, Priya pursued studies in mathematics and business management at University College London (UCL) and also attended UCLA. She began her professional career as a financial analyst in London before joining her family's automotive dealership business in Delhi.&nbsp;She later transitioned into modelling, appearing in advertisements alongside Kareena Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan, and briefly acted in Yash Chopra’s Neal 'n' Nikki (2005). Priya went on to found the luxury boutique chain Kitsch through TSG International and has since led various high-end fashion ventures in India.<h2>Priya’s role in the family empire</h2>Currently, she serves as a non-executive director at Sona Comstar and heads Aureus Investment, the Kapur family’s investment arm. She also leads the Aureus Polo team, which was founded by her late husband.&nbsp;Priya was previously married to American hotelier Vikram Chatwal (2006–2011), with whom she shares a daughter, Safira Chatwal. She married industrialist Sunjay Kapur in 2017, around a year after his divorce from actress Karisma Kapoor. The couple have a son, Azarias, born in December 2018.

The wife of the recently deceased industrialist Sunjay Kapur, Priya Sachdev Kapur, has found herself at the centre of the ongoing Sona Group family feud. Sunjay suffered a heart attack during a polo match in England just over a month ago.

Priya Sachdev Kapur, former model turned businesswoman and wife of the late Sunjay Kapur, has come into the spotlight amid a high-stakes succession battle over the Rs 30,000 crore($3.4 billion) Sona Group empire. This follows the sudden death of Sunjay, who suffered a heart attack during a polo match in England just over a month ago. On Friday, tensions escalated publicly when Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur, addressed the board of Sona Comstar in a letter. She alleged she had been pressured into signing documents after her son’s death and accused “certain people” of falsely claiming to represent the family, a statement widely seen as a reference to Priya. Sona Group denies allegations In response, Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd rejected Rani Kapur’s claims, stating she is not a shareholder in the company. The firm asserted that it had proceeded based on legal counsel and that its decisions complied with regulatory standards. Who is Priya Sachdev Kapur? Born in Delhi to automobile dealer Ashok Sachdev, Priya pursued studies in mathematics and business management at University College London (UCL) and also attended UCLA. She began her professional career as a financial analyst in London before joining her family's automotive dealership business in Delhi. She later transitioned into modelling, appearing in advertisements alongside Kareena Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan, and briefly acted in Yash Chopra’s Neal 'n' Nikki (2005). Priya went on to found the luxury boutique chain Kitsch through TSG International and has since led various high-end fashion ventures in India. Priya’s role in the family empire Currently, she serves as a non-executive director at Sona Comstar and heads Aureus Investment, the Kapur family’s investment arm. She also leads the Aureus Polo team, which was founded by her late husband. Priya was previously married to American hotelier Vikram Chatwal (2006–2011), with whom she shares a daughter, Safira Chatwal. She married industrialist Sunjay Kapur in 2017, around a year after his divorce from actress Karisma Kapoor. The couple have a son, Azarias, born in December 2018.

The wife of the recently deceased industrialist Sunjay Kapur, Priya Sachdev Kapur, has found herself at the centre of the ongoing Sona Group family feud. Sunjay suffered a heart attack during a polo match in England just over a month ago.

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Sunjay Kapur will case: Karisma Kapoor’s kids allege forgery, ‘glaring errors’ in ₹30,000 crore estate

Priya Sachdev Kapur makes her first public appearance since Sunjay Kapur's death

Everything to know about Priya Sachdev Kapur, wife of the late Sunjay Kapur