126 Dishes, diamond heels, gown worth Rs..: Here’s how much Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur’s lavish wedding cost
GH News June 25, 2025 03:06 AM

Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapurs extravagant wedding in 2003 is back in the news after his death. A lot of people were shocked when industrialist Sunjay Kapur died earlier this month. Karisma Kapoor who had been separated from him for years went to his funeral with their kids Samaira and Kiaan. Several members of the Kapoor family including Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan were there to support the grieving family and pay their last respects.
Karisma and Sunjay got divorced in 2016 but their wedding in 2003 is still one of Bollywoods most famous and extravagant events. People often remember the event for its grand scale and royal charm. It took place at the famous RK Cottage (Krishna Raj Bungalow) in Mumbai. After Sunjay died old wedding photos have come back to light.
A Wedding That Set the Standard for Bollywood Glam from the Early 2000s
Their wedding on September 29 2003 was the most luxurious Bollywood wedding of the early 2000s. There has never been an official cost but reports from entertainment sites like Bollywood Bubble and people who work in the industry say that the party may have cost between ₹5 and ₹8 crore at the time. That number could now be between ₹15 and ₹20 crore when you take inflation into account. Everything from the brides dress to the flowers was carefully chosen to show off the grandeur of the Kapoor legacy.
Karismas pastel lehenga started a trend for brides.
At the peak of her career Karisma chose a wedding dress that went against the norm. She wore a different color than the usual red. The set was worth about ₹5–7 lakh in 2003 and had intricate zari work sequins and gota details. It was a trendsetting moment in bridal fashion because of the pastel colors and fine craftsmanship.
Her jewellery and shiny shoes
Karisma wore a long necklace over a statement diamond choker to complete her look. Her Punjabi heritage was honored by her accessories which included drop earrings a floral-design maang tikka and traditional golden kaleeras. It is thought that she wore gold heels with diamonds on them which made her look even more glamorous.
A Royal Feast
The wedding feast was as fancy as the clothes. There were 126 different dishes on the menu including Mughlai Thai Italian Oriental Indian and fusion. A group of 60 chefs from Mumbais famed Sun n Sand Hotel prepared the meal. At the time hosting such a wide-ranging and varied culinary spread could have cost anywhere from ₹40 to ₹60 lakh though precise figures were never disclosed.
Decor Inspired by Sheesh Mahal
The events décor was equally lavish. RK Cottage was converted into a flower palace that resembles the Sheesh Mahal of today. A mystical scene was created with chandeliers ambient lighting pastel flowers and mogra garlands. Teams from Delhi and Mumbai are said to have organized the decoration which is estimated to have cost between ₹25 and ₹30 lakh.