Priya Sachdev, the wife of the late Sunjay Kapur, recently shared details of her first encounter with him, revealing that they met on a flight while he was still married to actress Karisma Kapoor. This revelation has resurfaced following Sunjay Kapur's death on June 12, 2025, after suffering a heart attack during a polo match in England.
In a podcast interview given in May 2025, Priya discussed her relationship with Sunjay and her perspective on his prior marriage to Karisma. She explained that Sunjay was still married when they met, and his then-wife and children resided in Mumbai. Sunjay, whose business was based in Delhi, would travel to Mumbai frequently to see his family. Priya recounted that she and Sunjay began chatting on a flight, which initiated their friendship. This friendship eventually blossomed into a relationship after he separated from Karisma.
Priya emphasized that Sunjay's marriage to Karisma "was not a conventional marriage," but it resulted in two children whom she deeply loves. She noted that they have since become "one beautiful blended family." Priya's statements provide insight into the complexities of Sunjay's personal life and his relationships.
Sunjay Kapur's personal life was marked by three marriages. His first marriage was to fashion designer Nandita Mahtani in 1996, which ended after four years. In 2003, he married Karisma Kapoor in a high-profile ceremony. Together, Karisma and Sunjay had two children: Samaira, born in 2005, and Kiaan, born in 2010. After 11 years of marriage, Karisma and Sunjay filed for divorce in 2014, which was finalized in 2016 amidst a highly publicized and contentious legal battle. Following his divorce from Karisma, Sunjay married Priya Sachdev in 2017, and they had a son named Azarias.
The divorce between Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur was far from amicable. Karisma accused Sunjay of domestic violence, while Sunjay alleged that Karisma married him for financial reasons. The actress's father, Randhir Kapoor, openly criticized Sunjay, calling him a "third-class man" and stating that he never wanted his daughter to marry him. Despite the acrimony, after the divorce was finalized, Karisma was granted custody of their children, while Sunjay had visitation rights. Sunjay also paid Karisma a substantial alimony and invested in bonds for their children's future.
In the wake of Sunjay’s passing, Priya Sachdev, Karisma Kapoor, and their children have shown a united front. Karisma Kapoor, along with her children Samaira and Kiaan, attended Sunjay's prayer meeting in Delhi. A photograph circulated showing Karisma standing in support of Priya, demonstrating a sense of unity and respect during a difficult time. Kareena Kapoor Khan and her husband, Saif Ali Khan, were also present to offer their support to Karisma and the family.
Priya has spoken about the dynamics of their blended family, noting that her daughter Safira from a previous marriage also lives with them. She highlighted the initial challenges of integrating their families and establishing relationships between the children. Priya also mentioned Sunjay's passion for polo, which often took the family to England.
