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Sunjay Kapur’s Funeral Held in New Delhi After Repatriation Delays

A funeral was held in New Delhi following legal delays in repatriating his body, with a prayer meeting set for June 22 as his family grieves his sudden death.

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Overview

  • His funeral took place on June 19 at Lodhi Road Cremation Ground, New Delhi, and a prayer meeting is scheduled for June 22 at the Taj Palace Hotel.
  • Legal formalities related to his US citizenship postponed the return of his body from Windsor, England, delaying the last rites.
  • Kapur collapsed during a Guards Polo Club match on June 12 after reportedly swallowing a bee, which triggered a fatal heart attack.
  • As chairman of Sona Comstar, he built a global auto components firm with a major presence in the electric vehicle market and held a personal net worth of about $1.2 billion.
  • He is survived by wife Priya Sachdev, their son Azarias, two children from his marriage to Karisma Kapoor, and other family members who continue to mourn his passing.