What Led To Ugly Divorce Between Karisma Kapoor And Sunjay Kapur After 11 Years Of Marital Bliss?

Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband and renowned industrialist Sunjay Kapur, passed away from a heart attack while playing in polo on June 12, 2025. The 53-year-old Automotive Component Manufacturers Association's (ACMA) former president alleged to have suffered a heart arrest after swallowing a bee while playing polo at the Guards Polo Club, UK according to media reports.

Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapoor were married in 2003, but their marriage quickly turned bitter, and they had an ugly divorce in 2014. With both sides leveling grave accusations against one another, the divorce procedures gained widespread attention.

Let's look back at Karisma Kapoor's bitter divorce fight with Sunjay Kapur, as his untimely and terrible death shocked many.

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Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur's marriage ended in a tense public divorce after allegations of abuse and financial disputes. For the unversed, their lavish marriage was one of the most talked-about occasions of 2003. The couple exchanged vows on September 29, 2003, in Mumbai's Krishan Raj Bungalow. Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur's first child, Samaira was born on March 11, 2005. They were then blessed with Kiaan, their second son, five years later.

Karisma Kapoor, Sunjay Kapur on their D-day with Kareena Kapoor and Babita Kapoor (Image: X)

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What Happened Between Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur?

Nearly eleven years after their marriage reached its lowest point, the couple filed for divorce in 2014, which was finalised in 2016. The case turned into an unpleasant legal battle with grave accusations, even though the couple had originally filed for divorce by mutual consent.

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Karisma Kapoor accused Sunjay Kapur of both mental and physical assault in her divorce suit. The allegation that he coerced her into sleeping with his friends during their honeymoon was among the most unsettling. Additionally, the Bollywood star stated that Sunjay allegedly urged his mother to slap her during her pregnancy because she was unable to fit into a clothing that his mother-in-law had requested she wear.

Randhir Kapoor Opposed Karisma Kapoor's Marriage

Veteran actor Randhir Kapoor, Karisma's father, had opposed the relationship from the beginning. Speaking to Hindustan Times, he said, "Sunjay is a third-class man… We don’t need to run after anyone’s money. Our talent is enough to support us for life."