Karishma Kapoor's Ex Husband Sunjay Kapur Passes Away at 53, Kareena Kapoor to Malaika Arora, Celebrities Visit Lolo

Sunjay Kapur, 53, industrialist and Karisma Kapoor’s ex-husband, died in the UK after a bee sting triggered a heart attack during a polo match. Hours earlier, he had shared condolences on the Air India crash. Bollywood stars mourned his sudden loss.

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In a shocking turn of events, industrialist and polo enthusiast Sunjay Kapur, the former husband of actress Karisma Kapoor, passed away at the age of 53 in the UK. The sudden tragedy has left the film and business fraternity in deep shock.

As news broke, a stream of celebrities including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Malaika Arora, and other close friends were seen visiting Karisma, fondly known as Lolo, to offer support during this difficult time.

Freak Accident During Polo Match Leads to Sudden Demise

Celebrity photographer and reporter Viral Bhayani shared a heartbreaking update on social media about industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s sudden passing. In his post, he wrote, "Sunjay Kapur, who happens to be actress Karisma Kapoor's ex husband, had got married to Priya Sachdev." He then revealed the shocking development: "The shocking news is that he is no more." According to the update, Sunjay was competing at the Guards Polo Club when tragedy struck. 

A bee reportedly flew into his windpipe mid-match, clogging his airway and triggering a fatal heart attack. He collapsed shortly after requesting to pause play. What many found chilling was the post he had made just hours earlier, mourning another tragedy, "Terrible news of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad. My thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected." "May they find strength in this difficult hour. 🙏 #planecrash" The eerie timing of his message and his own sudden demise left fans and friends stunned.

He shared shocking news that Sunjay Kapur was no more after a sudden health event. He mentioned that Sanjay suffered a heart attack and died on the ground shortly after requesting to pause play. Fans and friends found the timing eerie because he posted thoughts about an Air India crash earlier.

A Legacy in Industry and Passion for Polo

According to close sources, Kapur felt suffocated at Guards Polo Club during a recent game. He asked to stop play and left the field before collapsing from a heart attack. Doctors said he apparently swallowed a bee, and the sting led to the fatal attack.

Sunjay ran the Aureus polo team as patron and faced the Sujan team led by Jaisal Singh. His leadership in business and sports earned him respect among his peers.

Eerie Coincidence: Final Post Was About Air India Crash

News of his death came hours after he shared condolences on the Air India crash. He wrote on social media: "Terrible news of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad. My thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected. May they find strength in this difficult hour. 🙏 #planecrash."

Fans saw another post days before urging a 'Why not' attitude instead of fearing 'what ifs'. That post read: "Your time on earth is limited. Leave the 'what ifs' to philosophers and dive heads first into 'Why nots'. Progress demands bold choices, not perfect conditions."

Kareena Kapoor’s Ex Husband’s Passing Brings Bollywood Friends to Karisma’s Residence

Friends and stars gathered at Karisma Kapoor's residence to pay respects late Thursday night soon. Karisma Kapoor's ex husband, Sunjay, often spoke about family bonds and deep faith. Kareena and Saif arrived together to support Karisma in grief. 

Malaika Arora and Amrita Arora also joined to show solidarity with the grieving family members. Their presence highlighted strong bonds among Bollywood families during moments of personal tragedy and support. 

Sunjay Kapur left a legacy in the industry that fans will remember truly forever. Karisma Kapoor's ex husband's memory will live in the hearts of those who knew him well.

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