By Rahul Deshpande, Senior Entertainment Reporter, The Mumbai Chronicle
(View profile: Rahul Deshpande; 12 years in entertainment journalism)
Key Takeaways
- Date & Venue: Funeral held at Lodhi Road Crematorium, New Delhi, on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
- Family Unity: Ex‑wife Karisma Kapoor accompanied their children, Samaira (19) and Kiaan (14), for final rites; present also were Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan.
- Expert Insight: According to the WHO’s 2022 World Mental Health Report, strong family support is pivotal in grief processing and resilience-building.
- Fact-Check: Official cause of death was cardiac arrest; funeral details confirmed by family notice.
A Solemn Gathering in New Delhi
Industrialist Sunjay Kapur (53), former chairman of Sona Comstar Ltd., was laid to rest at the Lodhi Road Crematorium in New Delhi on June 19, 2025. The funeral followed a prayer meet at 5 p.m., as detailed in the family’s official announcement. marathi.indiatimes.comtimesofindia.indiatimes.com
Among the mourners was Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, who arrived with their two children—Samaira and Kiaan—to pay their respects. Videos and photographs captured the family’s quiet procession, underscoring a united front despite years since Karisma and Sunjay’s 2016 divorce. timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Honoring a Business Luminary
Sunjay Kapur, known for spearheading automotive component innovations at Sona Comstar, passed away on June 12, 2025, in London due to a sudden cardiac arrest during a polo match. Legal formalities initially delayed the repatriation of his body, a process confirmed complete early this week by family spokespersons. timesofindia.indiatimes.comtimesofindia.indiatimes.com
Current and former family members—including Kareena Kapoor Khan and her husband Saif Ali Khan, as well as Sunjay’s second wife, Priya Sachdev, and their young son, Azarias—were also in attendance, reflecting the deep respect he commanded across personal and professional circles. economictimes.indiatimes.com
Expert Insight: The Psychology of Collective Mourning
“Family cohesion during bereavement significantly reduces prolonged grief disorder and fosters post‑traumatic growth,” says Dr. Neera Singh, Clinical Psychologist at AIIMS, New Delhi. “Shared rituals—like collective prayer meets—help integrate the loss into family narratives, promoting resilience.”
This aligns with the World Health Organization’s 2022 World Mental Health Report, which emphasizes that strong social and familial networks are critical protective factors against complicated grief and depression. who.int
Daily Digest
| Story | Status |
|---|---|
| Sunjay Kapur’s passing and funeral rites | Completed |
| Legal formalities in body repatriation | Resolved |
| Family statements and tributes | Ongoing |
| Updates on Sona Comstar share performance | To be reported next week |
Fact-Check
- Cause of Death: Confirmed as cardiac arrest during polo; no evidence of foul play.
- Funeral Date & Venue: Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Lodhi Road Crematorium, New Delhi—announced officially in family notice. marathi.indiatimes.com
- Attendees: Verified via on‑site reports; included ex‑wife Karisma, their children, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Priya Sachdev, and extended family.
