While Sunjay Kapur may be known in Bollywood as Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband, his recent passing has garnered attention from the international media for his role as an industrialist and friend of royalty. The coverage of his death has focused on his business ventures and connections to prominent figures, rather than his ties to the Indian film industry.

How International Media Reported Sunjay Kapur's Death

Sunjay Kapur tragically passed away after suffering a heart attack during a polo match in London. The 53-year-old was well-known in the UK's polo circles, which led to his association with Prince William. The Prince of Wales was described as a close friend of the late businessman.

The New York Post's headline highlighted Sunjay's friendship with Prince William, emphasizing the unusual circumstances of his death: 'Prince William's billionaire pal Sunjay Kapur dead after swallowing bee during polo match.' People Magazine also focused on this unique aspect, with the headline 'Prince William's friend dies after swallowing a bee at Windsor polo match.'

On the other hand, The New York Times chose to spotlight Sunjay's previous marriage to Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor: 'Sunjay Kapur, businessman and ex-husband of Bollywood star, dies at 53.' Most British publications also mentioned Prince William in their coverage, with headlines like 'Billionaire friend of Prince William dies from heart attack after 'swallowing a bee'' from the Daily Mail.

Sunjay Kapoor's Life and Death

Sunjay Kapur served as the chairman of auto components maker Sona Comstar, overseeing its expansion into various countries after his father's passing in 2015. The company, with a market cap of ₹31000 crore (nearly $4 billion), experienced significant growth under his leadership. At the time of his death, Sunjay Kapur had a net worth of $1.2 billion (₹10300 crore) according to Forbes.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Sunjay was known for his personal life, having been married to Karisma Kapoor from 2003-2016 and fashion designer Nandita Mahtani from 1996-2000. His most recent marriage was to model Priya Sachdev, with whom he had a son. Sunjay Kapur's passing has left a void in both the business and personal spheres of those who knew him.