Was Priya Kapur Reason For Sunjay Kapur And Karisma's Divorce? Here's What His Sister, Mandhira Say

The sudden death of industrialist Sunjay Kapur in June 2025 came as a shock to everyone. But what was more shocking was the family drama that ensued over his INR 30,000 crore property, beginning personal and legal disputes. Presently, Karisma Kapoor's plea for her children to receive their share of their father's property is being heard in the Delhi High Court. Amid this, fresh family revelations made by Sunjay's sister, Mandira Kapur Smith, have made headlines. Here's what she has to say.

Priya Sachdev was the reason for Sunjay Kapur and Karishma Kapoor's split? 

Mandhira Kapur Smith recently sat down for an interview with Journalist Vickey Lalwani. During her conversation, she accused Priya Sachdev, the late brother's widow, of being involved in the breakdown of Sunjay's marriage to Karisma Kapoor. She revealed that she had heard about Sunjay meeting Priya on a flight, and since then, Mandhira was not happy about their meeting. In her words:

"Lolo (Karisma) and Sanjay, my brother, were in a good place, actually. Kian was born. My brother was obsessed with his kids. I think for another woman to not care about a woman who's just had a child is in bad taste. To come and disrupt a family is in bad taste. You don't break up a marriage that is trying to work on keeping a family together."

Mandira further revealed that their late father had strongly opposed Sunjay's relationship with Priya. He was firm that Sunjay cannot marry her, and he did not want to see their faces. In fact, their father, Surinder Kapur, had clearly mentioned that the duo could not have children. According to Mandira, neither she nor her sister attended Sunjay and Priya's wedding in New York in 2017. She confirmed that if their father had been alive, he would have let Sunjay marry Priya Sachdev. 

Mandhira Kapur regrets not firmly taking a stand for Karisma Kapoor 

In the same conversation, Mandhir opened up about Karisma Kapoor and admitted that she regretted not reaching out to the actress during the turbulent period of her split with Sunjay. She revealed that during that time, she was not on speaking terms with Karisma. Consequently, Mandhira feels that Karisma would have become upset with her. Sharing her feelings, Mandhira told:

"I think she (Karisma) was obviously upset with me as well. And I don't blame her. I feel bad because she was my best friend. I wish I'd taken a stronger stand for her. Lolo did not deserve what came to her."

More about Sunjay Kapur's personal life

Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur tied the knot in 2003 and welcomed two children, Samaira and Kiaan, before their divorce in 2016 after a prolonged legal battle. Just a year after, Sunjay married Priya Sachdev, with whom he remained until his passing. Now, Priya has made her first public appearance since her husband's death, being inducted into the Executive Committee of ACMA for the 2025–26 term. Her new appointment has raised eyebrows due to its timing, coinciding with the ongoing inheritance battle involving Karisma's children.

What do you think about Mandhira Kapur Smith's revelations about Priya Sachdev Kapur? 

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