14 JUNE 2025 FACT RECORDER
Bollywood Desk: Breaking: Industrialist Sanjay Kapur, Ex-Husband of Karisma Kapoor, Passes Away During Polo Match in London Business tycoon and former spouse of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor suffered fatal cardiac arrest after allegedly swallowing a bee during a polo game.
Shocking Final Moments
London, June 12: Sanjay Kapur (53), chairman of auto component giant Sona Comstar and ex-husband of actress Karisma Kapoor, collapsed during a polo match in London on Thursday. Eyewitnesses revealed his last words were “I’ve swallowed something” – believed to be a bee that triggered an allergic reaction leading to cardiac arrest. Official statements cite “heart attack” as cause of death.
Industry & Bollywood Stunned
The sudden demise of the billionaire industrialist (net worth: $1.2 billion/~₹10,300 cr) sent shockwaves through business and entertainment circles. Close friend Suhel Seth told ANI: “A tragic accident… likely caused by anaphylactic shock from bee ingestion.” No official confirmation exists regarding the bee theory.
Funeral Arrangements
Kapur’s body is undergoing autopsy in London before being flown to Delhi for last rites, confirmed father-in-law Ashok Sachdev. Delays are expected due to his US citizenship formalities.
A Life of Glamour & Business
Marriages: Karisma Kapoor (2003-2016, two kids), Nandita Mahtani (divorced 2000), current wife Priya Sachdev (married 2017, one son)
Connections: Close ties with British royalty, notably Prince William
Legacy: Built Sona Comstar into a global automotive leader
This developing story updates as authorities investigate the exact cause of death.
Alternate Headline Options:
“Bee Sting Tragedy? Sanjay Kapur’s Last Words Before Fatal Polo Match Collapse”
“Industrialist Sanjay Kapur Dies Mid-Polo After Medical Emergency – ‘Swallowed Something'”
“Karisma Kapoor’s Ex-Husband Sanjay Kapur Passes at 53: Inside the Shocking Polo Ground Incident”
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