Karisma Kapoor’s personal life has once again found itself in the spotlight after the recent passing of her ex-husband, Sunjay Kapur, on June 12, 2025, following a heart attack. His funeral was held a week later, and naturally, people have been revisiting different chapters of Karisma’s life, including her high-profile engagement with Abhishek Bachchan that made headlines back in the early 2000s.
The big announcement that shocked Bollywood
For those who may not recall, the announcement of Karisma and Abhishek’s engagement was nothing short of grand. It took place during Amitabh Bachchan’s 60th birthday celebrations. But within a year, in 2003, their wedding was called off for reasons best known to the two families. Soon after, life took them on different paths. Karisma went on to marry Delhi-based industrialist Sunjay Kapur, while Abhishek found his life partner in Aishwarya Rai.
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Karisma calls it ‘traumatic’
Ending a relationship is never easy, but calling off a wedding, especially when the world is watching, comes with its own share of heartbreak. Karisma herself admitted much later that the entire experience was nothing short of “traumatic.”
In a candid 2003 interview with Rediff, the actress said, “It was deliberate. I withdrew into a shell. I just was not ready to go public with my grief. I chose a dignified silence because that is the kind of person I am. I have always been a woman of few words.”