Introduction: A business empire and its untold story
Sona Comstar, one of India’s leading automotive technology companies, is in the news today—but for all the wrong reasons. It’s a ₹30,000 crore fortune, a sudden death, and a family that’s now at the doorstep of a courtroom.
Since the passing of the company’s chairman Sunjay Kapur in 2025, the case has quickly spiraled into a high-profile dispute. The question is no longer just of succession, but also of truth, ethics, and family trust.
Sunjay Kapur’s death: Just an accident or something more
Sunjay Kapur died during a polo match when he went into a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting. The postmortem confirmed that he died of anaphylactic shock, but his mother, Rani Kapur, considers it suspicious. He says that the death was not fully investigated and it cannot be “just an accident”.
Who is the real heir? Battle over property
Rani Kapur claims that she is the real heir of Sona Group as per the will of her husband Surinder Kapur. She alleged that she was forced to sign documents and changes were made in the company without her knowledge.
On the other hand, the company clarified that Rani Kapur has no shareholding in the company, nor has she been a part of the board. Her name is only associated with a family relationship, not a formal stake.
Priya Sachdev Kapur’s role: New face, new power
Sunjay Kapur’s wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur, has recently been appointed as a Non-Executive Director on the board of Sona Comstar. Although this appointment has been done under the legal process, her silence on social media and sudden name change deepened the suspicion.
Adding “Kapur” to her name and deleting her Instagram profile is being seen as a strategic move to tighten her grip on the property and legacy.
Karisma Kapoor and children: Away from the controversy, but involved in the impact
Sunjay Kapur’s ex-wife Karisma Kapoor has publicly clarified that she is not involved in this property dispute. However, her two children—Samaira and Kiaan—are Sanjay’s legal heirs. According to reports, they were already given financial protection by Sunjay.
This also makes it clear that the root of the dispute lies in the will and control of shareholding, and not in family ties.
Legal and corporate consequences: What happens next?
Sona Comstar is a listed company and hence the dispute is not only affecting the family but also the stock market and investors. The company will have to ensure that it follows the rules of corporate governance and maintains transparency.
If Rani Kapur goes to court in this case, the matter can go to NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal), where judicial review will be done on the basis of the structure of the company, the validity of the board and the will.
Conclusion: Is this just a battle for inheritance?
This dispute is not just the story of the succession of a business empire—it is a mirror of the questions that lie buried in many Indian business families: transparency of wills, women’s rights, and the complexities of family relationships.
Sunjay Kapur’s death has exposed a deep rift—which is now becoming a case study in the business world of India.