Priya Sachdev Kapur businesswoman, ex-model, and widow of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur has been placed at the focal point of a high-stakes corporate and family battle over succession after the unexpected death of her husband. Sunaay Kapur, chairman of the ₹30,000 crore Sona Group, died of a heart attack playing polo in England on June 12, 2025. Not only did his sudden demise create a leadership vacuum, but it has also set off a bitter succession war within India’s most high-profile business dynasty.
Allegations of Coercion and Corporate Misconduct
The squabble went public when Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur, sent a letter to the Sona Comstar board of directors accusing the group of “gross illegalities” in its management. She accused her of being forced to sign crucial documents “behind closed doors” and denied access to her individual accounts. While she did not specifically mention Priya Sachdev Kapur, the timing and circumstances of the allegations have put Priya’s position under the scanner. Legal analysts hint at a possible long-drawn court war that may adversely affect the stability and direction of the group.
Entrepreneurial Acumen and Boardroom Role
Long before she got married to Sunjay Kapur, Priya had earned a name as a shrewd businesswoman. She was born into a family that has connections with the automobile business and learned mathematics and business management at University College London. Her early professional career involved working for Credit Suisse First Boston in London, where she worked on mergers and acquisitions.
Upon her return to India, Priya co-founded Rock N Shop, India’s first luxury e-commerce site. Her business forays gave her prominence in the business sector. She is now a director at Aureus Investment and works as a non-executive director at Sona Comstar—a more significant role given the leadership void left by her husband’s death.
From Modeling to the Business World
Prior to her foray into the corporate world, Priya experimented with modeling and acting. She appeared in commercials with Bollywood celebrities such as Kareena Kapoor and played a small role in Yash Raj Films’ Neal ‘n’ Nikki (2005). Soon, however, she began to concentrate on business and entrepreneurship.
Her own personal life has frequently been in the headlines initially for her conspicuous marriage and divorce from hotelier Vikram Chatwal, and subsequently for her marriage to Sunjay Kapur, ex-husband of actress Karisma Kapoor.
Conclusion
And now, with attention back squarely focused on her, Priya Sachdev Kapur will have to navigate one of India’s most-watched corporate inheritance wars one that will redefine her personal legacy beyond commerce and into the complicated territory of corporate power and family politics.
