Karishma Kapoor—this name reflects the Kapoors’ Khandan, a legacy of cinema, grace, and glam on demand. She is Bollywood’s most versatile and legendary actress. From a young age, she has entertained the audiences through her different roles–traditional betti to ultra modern chic and cool girl. Her constant collaboration with Govinda, the famous actor of Bollywood, brought her infinite success. In the industry, their pair was a super hit, together they have starred in Raja Babu, Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Saajan Chale Sasural, Khuddar, and more in the late 90s and early 2000s. Karishma’s professional career as a leading actress soared, but her personal life took a turn for the hill.
Engagement With Abhishek Bachchan
Fate often brings two souls together at any moment. In Karishma’s life, her meeting with Abhishek Bachchan at his sister’s wedding in 1997 led to a budding romance. Later, they officially announced the engagement to the public in 2002 at Amitabh Bachchan’s 60th birthday party. Though Abhishek and Karishma did one film together, “Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya” in 2002, their split also affected their professional career, thus stopping them from acting together in the later years.
Marriage to Sunjay Kapur
Karishma’s marriage to Sunjay Kapur in 2003 enlightened her life with solace, until a certain period. Together, they welcomed two children—a boy and a girl. However, they drifted apart in 2016, after a long battle.
Who is Sunjay Kapor, and What Went Wrong in their marriage?
Businessman
Sunjay Kapor, an industrialist, was the chairman of auto components maker Sona Comstar. Sunjay took over his father’s business and expanded it globally. Since childhood, his passion for auto design and engineering led him to pursue a BBA in Corporate Strategy and HR, followed by executive programs at MIT and Harvard Business School. His early education was at The Doon School in Dehradun and The Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai. He was the most influential and famous personality in the Indian business industry. Under his leadership, the Sona company, which is responsible for manufacturing automotive parts for electric vehicles, achieved success nationally and internationally.
Marriage to Karishma Kapoor
Sunjay’s name as a businessman was succeeding, and this success was enriched by his marriage to Karishma Kapoor. Though he was previously married to a fashion designer, his marriage to Karishma Kapoor garnered huge spotlight from various industry leaders. It was one of the most high-profile marriages of the time.
Split.. Domestic Abuse
Karishma and Sunjay separated but continued to co-parent their children. During the separation, reports of domestic abuse surfaced. Karishma sued Sunjay for physically assaulting her and causing mental distress. She also filed a case accusing him of dowry harassment and having an extramarital affair, which further intensified the dispute. Apart from this, Karishma also alleged that during their honeymoon, Sunjay exhibited inappropriate behaviour, including pressuring her into uncomfortable and unacceptable situations involving his friends. However, in the later years, Sunjay married Priya Sachdev and welcomed a boy.
The Tragedy
Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed soon after its takeoff, leaving a sole survivor. This flight was headed from Ahmedabad to Gatwick Airport, London.
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This news left everyone emotionally shaken and brought the nation together, prompting people to rethink the purpose of life and redefine its meaning. Sunjay Kapor, devastated by this accident, penned a heartfelt message on social media to those who lost their loved ones in the plane crash, and stated, “Your time on earth is limited. Leave the ‘what ifs’ to the philosophers and instead dive headfirst into the ‘why nots.'” Unfortunately, Sunjay rested in peace due to a heart attack while playing Polo in London, after a few hours of the social media message. This hits at the core and reminds us that life is unpredictable and cherish every day.
Written By: Tejaswini Prasad