Indian‑born business magnate and polo enthusiast Sunjay Kapur, aged 53, tragically passed away on June 12, 2025, due to a sudden cardiac arrest during a polo match at England’s Guards Polo Club in Windsor.
Sudden Collapse on the Polo Ground
During a prestigious Queen’s Cup semi-final, Kapur reportedly swallowed—or was stung by—a bee while riding, which led to anaphylactic shock and a fatal heart attack, according to eyewitness accounts and medical experts . Local specialists noted that this acute reaction could align with a rare condition known as Kounis syndrome, where allergic responses induce cardiac symptoms.Just hours before his demise, Kapur expressed his condolences regarding the Air India crash in Ahmedabad via social media—offering prayers for the victims and their families.
Bollywood actress Karisma Kapur's ex-husband Sanjay Kapur is no more in this world. He has died due to a heart attack at the age of 53. Everyone is shocked by Sanjay's death on the polo ground. But Kangana Ranaut has made a shocking disclosure about his death. After hearing which everyone is surprised. Kangana surprised everyone with her post. Kangana Ranaut expressed grief over Sanjay Kapur's death on Instagram and said - Another unbelievable event has happened. Sanjay Kapoor, Karisma Kapur's ex-husband, was on the polo ground and was playing. Suddenly a bee went inside his mouth. Yes, a bee on the polo ground. Which stung him and blocked his windpipe. He was unable to breathe. 'He instructed to stop the game midway. During this he had a heart attack. What a tragic news this is. I am tired of hearing all this news. So many strange incidents are happening in the year 2025. These are affecting our lives. I pray that everyone stays safe and keep praying to God.' When Kareena Kapur came to know about this news, she immediately reached her sister Karisma late at night. Saif Ali Khan also reached Karisma's house to meet her. Everyone is taking care of Karisma. Karisma has two children with Sanjay Kapur - Samaira and Kian.
Sanjay Kapur married Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor in 2003, sharing two children: daughter Samaira and son Kiaan. After a difficult divorce in 2016, he later wed model Priya Sachdev in 2017; they had a son, Azarias. His sudden demise leaves behind his widow and three children.
Name:Sunjay Kapur
Age: 53
Cause of Death : Anaphylactic shock → heart attack (suspected Kounis syndrome) during polo
Date & Location: June 12, 2025, Guards Polo Club, Windsor, England
Position: Chairman, Sona Comstar
Net Worth : Estimated US $1.2 billion
Family: Ex‑wife: Karisma Kapoor (2 children), Wife: Priya Sachdev (1 son)
Last Social Post: Condolence message on Air India crash
Public Impact: parks discussions on sudden allergic reactions and athlete heart risks