Many were startled when businessman Sunjay Kapur passed away on June 12, 2025, following a sudden cardiac arrest while playing polo in London.
However, the circumstances that transpired after his death- a significant shift in his family, inheritance, and corporate leadership- are currently attracting even more public attention. The chairman of Sona Comstar, a multinational automotive component company, and the ex-husband of actress Karisma Kapoor, Sunjay Kapur, left behind a complex web of personal and professional ties. Following his demise, his wife, model and businesswoman Priya Sachdev, changed her Instagram handle to Priya Sunjay Kapur to reflect her new position on the Comstar board.
Meanwhile, new rumours have recently surfaced regarding her daughter from her previous marriage to hotelier Vikram Chatwal. According to reports, Safira removed the “Chatwal” last name from her Instagram bio. Until recently, she was known on social media as Safira Chatwal. Although no official statement has been made, this minor but important shift has sparked intense online debates.
How netizens reacted to the development?
Social media and Reddit saw a surge in viral discussions about the development. One user wrote, “This is all playing out like a corporate soap opera. First Priya changes her name, now her daughter? Looks like a calculated move in a bigger game.”
Others stood up for Safira and Priya. “Sunjay had legally adopted Safira. She has every right to honor him in her name,” commented one user.
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Concerns regarding Karisma Kapoor’s children and their inheritance were also voiced by others. “Karisma’s kids are the biological heirs. This all seems strategic,” read another post.
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There is still a great deal of disagreement on the Internet, with some claiming that Priya is manipulating the situation while others highlight her valid legal rights and responsibilities.
These name changes coincide with a growing succession dispute worth Rs 30,000 crore. Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur, who is also a significant shareholder in Sona Comstar, has accused Priya and the board of directors of forcing her to sign agreements soon after her son’s death. She wrote an emotional letter to the board alleging that she was refused access to financial accounts, isolated, and manipulated.