13 JUNE 2025 FACT RECORDER
Bollywood Desk: Industrialist and Karishma Kapoor’s Ex-Husband Sanjay Kapoor Passes Away at 53 in the UK Sanjay Kapoor, prominent Indian industrialist and former husband of Bollywood actress Karishma Kapoor, has died at the age of 53. The incident occurred in the United Kingdom, where Sanjay reportedly suffered a fatal heart attack while playing polo — a sport he deeply loved.
According to reports from India Today and ANI, Sanjay’s business associate Sahel Seth confirmed that the heart attack was triggered after he accidentally swallowed a bee during the match.
Personal Life and Family
Sanjay Kapoor was previously married to Karishma Kapoor, with whom he had two children — daughter Samaria and son Kian. Their divorce, finalized in 2016, was widely covered in the media. Prior to Karishma, he was married to fashion designer Nandita Mahtani, and later tied the knot with Priya Sachdev, ex-wife of American hotelier Vikram Chatwal.
Legacy
Beyond his personal life, Sanjay was respected in the business community and admired for his passion for polo and equestrian sports. His sudden passing has sent shockwaves through elite circles in India, with friends, colleagues, and well-wishers expressing grief and sharing tributes to a man known for his charisma, athletic spirit, and business leadership.
