Sunjay Kapur, the ex-husband of actor Karisma Kapoor, who passed away at the age of 53 due to a heart attack in the UK earlier this month, left behind a vas business empire valued at staggering$4.7 billion (about Rs 31,000 crore) business empire. However, neither Karisma Kapoor, nor any of any of Kapur’s ex-wives, sisters, or children inherited the fortune.
Let us find out who is the new boss of Sona Comstar, a leading auto parts manufacturer which Sunjay Kapur took to new heights under his brief yet impactful leadership as the company’s Chairman and non-executive director.
Contrary to speculations that suggested Sunjay Kapur’s, Superna Kapur Motwane and Mandira Kapur Koirala– both well-settled professionals in their respective careers– were poised to lead Sona Comstar after his sudden demise, the company’s board has appointed a new Chairman, Jeffrey Mark Overly.
Overly, who had been an independent director at the company since 2021, will now take charge of Sona Comstar, less than a month after the demise of his predecessor Sunjay Kapur.
In a regulatory filing, Sona Comstar paid tribute to Sunjay Kapur, and announced its deceased leader had been posthumously accorded the title of Chairman Emeritus of the company. Sona Comstar recalled Kapur’s vision, leadership and dedication, stating that the late Chairman had left a deep impact on the board and the company.
Jeffrey Mark Overly is an accomplished and well-known name in the corporate world, who has held senior positions at top automotive brands such as General Motors and Delphi Corporation in a career spanning more than 25 years. Overly is an alumnus of the prestigious University of Cincinnati where he graduated with a degree in Industrial Management, and has been active in the automotive industry for over four decades.
As per media reports, Karisma Kapoor and her two — Samaira and Kian — did not receive any share from the stake owned by Sunjay Kapur in Sona Comstar, or anything from his personal assets worth Rs 13,000 crore. Kapur’s third wife, Priya Sachdev and her children, including the one from her earlier marriage, will now reportedly hold rights over his personal property.
However, Sunjay Kapur has already left a handsome inheritance for Samaira and Kian, which includes a Rs 14 crore bond he purchased for them after divorcing Karisma Kapoor in 2016. The bond generates a monthly interest of Rs 10 lakh, which is meant to cover the daily expenses of his two kids with Karisma. Additionally, his house in Khar is also registered in their names.
Karisma Kapoor had also received Rs 70 crore in alimony after her divorce.
Meanwhile, Priya Sachdev has also been appointed as a non-executive director in the company. She had previously worked in the world of corporate finance, beginning her career as an M&A analyst at Credit Suisse First Boston in London. Sachdeve also has a deep understanding of sectors like automotive, insurance and fashion.
Sunjay Kapur, the ex-husband of famous Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, died of a heart attack while playing a polo match in the United Kingdom on June 12. At first, it was believed that the 53-year-old had died due to a sudden heart attack, but later reports emerged that he had reportedly swallowed a bee by accident, and its sting caused an allergic reaction, triggering a cardiac arrest that led to his demise.
“It is with deep sorrow that we inform that Sunjay Kapur, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Sona Comstar, passed away on 12 June 2025 in England, UK due to a heart attack at the age of 53. As a visionary leader, Kapur played a key role in building Sona Comstar into a global mobility technology company based on innovation, stability and purpose. His inspiration, vision and dedication to excellence inspired us all,” Sona Comstar said in an official release.
“Apart from his professional contributions, Sunjay Kapur was a devoted father, a mentor to many, and a strong supporter of India’s manufacturing and mobility sector. His demise is a huge loss to the industry and the Sona family,” the release added.
