Sunjay Kapur was richer than even Shah Rukh Khan, here's how much Karisma Kapoor's kid may inherit from his fortune

The Delhi High Court has admitted a petition filed by actor Karisma Kapoor’s two children, who are disputing the alleged will of their late father, industrialist Sunjay Kapur. The court has issued notice to Kapur’s widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur, and directed her to submit a response, along with a detailed list of all movable and immovable assets in her knowledge, as of June 12. The matter is scheduled for the next hearing on October 9.

The plea argues that Sunjay never spoke of leaving behind a will, nor was its existence ever mentioned by Priya or anyone else during his lifetime. The children claim that Priya introduced the supposed document only at a family meeting in July this year, raising suspicion that it may have been fabricated.

How wealthy was Sunjay Kapur?

Sunjay Kapur, chairman of Sona Comstar, died suddenly in London last week at the age of 53 after suffering a heart attack while playing polo. Known for his business acumen, Kapur transformed Sona Comstar into a global auto components powerhouse, with operations in the US, Mexico, China, and Serbia. The company, founded by his father Surinder Kapur in 1997, is today valued at nearly ₹31,000 crore ($4 billion). The name “Sona” itself comes from the jewellery business once run by his grandfather.


At the time of his passing, Forbes pegged his net worth at $1.2 billion (₹10,300 crore). His wealth peaked at $1.6 billion (₹13,000 crore) in 2022 and again in 2024. This placed him financially ahead of even Shah Rukh Khan, whose net worth is estimated at around $880 million (₹7,700 crore), and far beyond the combined fortune of the extended Kapoor film dynasty, said to be close to ₹2,000 crore.

Kapur’s personal life was as much in the limelight as his business empire. He was married to actress Karisma Kapoor from 2003 to 2016, with whom he has two children. Before that, he was briefly married to designer Nandita Mahtani. In 2017, he married model and entrepreneur Priya Sachdev, with whom he has a son.

What Karisma’s children may inherit

In their plea, Karisma and Sunjay’s children argue that their father had always assured them of financial stability and long-term security. They allege he made investments in their names, added them as beneficiaries of the family trust, and often included them in business discussions.

The dispute intensified after Priya produced a will dated March 21, 2025, which the children claim is forged. They also point out that the original document has not been shared with them. Alongside Priya and her son, the plaint names Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur, and Shradha Suri Marwah—the appointed executor of the will—as defendants.

According to reports, which cited court filings, Sunjay had initiated legacy planning for his children. Reports suggest he gifted bonds worth ₹14 crore to his daughter Samaira and son Kiaan, while also ensuring each received a monthly income of ₹10 lakh. Karisma herself was granted ownership of a property once belonging to Sunjay’s father.

Adding to the tensions, Sunjay’s mother Rani had earlier objected to Priya’s appointment as a director at Sona Comstar, alleging undue influence, just ahead of the company’s annual general meeting. The children further claim they were asked to sign corporate papers without full disclosure about the trust deed or related records.