Karisma Kapoor consoles son Kiaan at ex-husband Sunjay Kapur’s funeral, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan pay respects | Bollywood News
Actor Karisma Kapoor’s ex-husband, business tycoon Sunjay Kapur passed away on June 12. Sunjay, who was a polo player, swallowed a bee during a match in London and suffered a cardiac arrest. Several associates of Sunjay and actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor were spotted supporting Karisma and her kids, while paying their respects at Sunjay’s funeral held on Thursday.
While Karisma was seen consoling her son Kiaan during the last rites, Kareena stayed her ser’s side throughout the event.
Karisma Kapoor at Sunjay Kapur’s funeral. (Photo: APH)
Karisma Kapoor and children at Sunjay Kapur’s funeral. (Photo: APH)
Saif Ali Khan (right) at Sunjay Kapur’s funeral.
Earlier, Sunjay Kapur’s family issued a statement, revealing that his last rites would be held on Thursday at 5 pm at the Lodhi Road Cremation Ground, New Delhi. The statement also mentioned that a prayer meet will be held from 4 to 5 pm on June 22, at Taj Palace, New Delhi. The statement was signed Sunjay’s mother, Rani Surinder Kapur; his wife, Priya Kapur; their children, Safira and Azarias; and Samaira and Kiaan, his children from his previous marriage to Karisma.
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Sunjay Kapur got married to Karisma Kapoor in 2003, and the couple shared two children – daughter Samiara and son Kiaan. After 13 years of marriage, the couple decided to call it quits, and in the divorce settlement, Karisma was awarded custody and ownership of a house in Khar that earlier belonged to Sunjay’s father. Sunjay was granted visitation rights, and the businessman also decided to buy bonds for his children. worth Rs 14 crore each. After his divorce, Sunjay went on to marry model and actor Priya Sachdev. Soon, the couple welcomed their first child, a son named Azarias. Priya already had a daughter named Safira Chatwal from her previous marriage.
Sunjay inherited his father’s legacy in the form of his company Sona Comstar back in 2015. The polo enthusiast served as chairman of the auto components manufacturer.
