Who was Sanjay Kapur? Here's everything about Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband

Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband, Sanjay Kapur, has passed away while playing polo in the UK. Who was Sanjay Kapur, and what was his background? Here’s everything you need to know. 

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Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband, Sanjay Kapoor, suffered a heart attack and collapsed while playing polo in the UK. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

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Sanjay Kapoor was the son of Rani Kapoor and the late Surinder Kapoor. His father was a founder of India's auto component industry and established the Sona Group, which manufactures automotive parts.

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Sanjay Kapoor took charge of his family business at a young age. In 2003, he joined his father's company and played a key role in taking it to a global level in the automotive world.

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Later, Sanjay Kapoor became the chairman of Sona Comstar, a company known for manufacturing auto components for electric vehicles and others. Under his leadership, the company gained prominence both in India and abroad.

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Sanjay Kapoor was not only a successful businessman but also highly educated. He studied at some of the finest schools in India and abroad, including Doon School, Cathedral and John Connon School, and pursued a BBA in Corporate Strategy and HR in London. He also studied at MIT and Harvard Business School.

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Sanjay Kapoor kept his personal life quite private. Besides business, he was fond of sports, with polo being his favorite. He was often seen enjoying the sport and had a great affection for horses.

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Sanjay Kapoor was married three times: first to Nandita Mahtani, then to Karisma Kapoor in 2003 (they divorced in 2016), and finally to Priya Sachdev.