New Delhi: The petition challenges the validity of Sunjay Kapur’s alleged will, raising questions of forgery and a possible cover-up in the Rs 30,000 crore inheritance dispute.
Children contest will in high court
New Delhi: Two children of Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor have approached the Delhi high court seeking their rightful share in the vast estate of their late father, industrialist Sunjay Kapur, valued at nearly Rs 30,000 crore. The case, scheduled for hearing on September 10, centres around a disputed will that the children allege may have been fabricated.
According to the petition, neither their father nor his widow, Priya Kapur, ever disclosed the existence of any will during his lifetime. The plaintiffs argue that Priya’s conduct after Sunjay’s death has only deepened suspicions, as she initially denied any will existed, only to later present a document purportedly signed on March 21, 2025.
Sudden demise sparks legal battle
Sunjay Kapur, a businessman with interests across multiple sectors, passed away suddenly on June 12, 2025, while playing polo in Windsor, UK. His unexpected death set off a series of disputes over the handling of his assets.
The children, represented in court through their mother Karisma Kapoor, say they maintained a close and affectionate relationship with their father until his passing. They cited regular holidays, frequent visits, and active involvement in his personal and business milestones as evidence of his commitment to their well-being.
They further claimed that Sunjay had repeatedly assured them of financial security, initiated business ventures in their names, and made them beneficiaries of the RK Family Trust.
Allegations of forgery and concealment
The petition accuses Priya Kapur, Sunjay’s widow, of misleading conduct. She allegedly first asserted that all of Sunjay’s assets were held under the RK Family Trust, only to later produce a will that named herself and her son as primary beneficiaries.
The plaintiffs insist this sudden revelation raises strong doubts of forgery and manipulation. They argue that if Sunjay had indeed drafted a will so close to his death, his children, who were deeply involved in his life, would have been informed.
The case names four defendants: Priya Kapur and her minor son, both residing at the family’s farmhouse in Rajokri; Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur; and a woman identified as the executor of the contested will.
Mother questions ‘mysterious death’
The legal dispute comes amid separate concerns raised by Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur, former chairperson of Sona Comstar. In August, she filed a criminal complaint with British police seeking a full investigation into her son’s death.
She has alleged “credible and concerning evidence” pointing to foul play, citing possible murder, abetment, conspiracy, fraud, and forgery. In an emotional video statement, she appealed for closure, saying, “I still don’t know what happened to my son. I’m old now. I need closure before I go.”
Given Sunjay’s US citizenship, American authorities are also said to be monitoring the case closely.
Estate dispute set to intensify
The case over the Rs 30,000 crore estate is expected to grow more complex in the coming weeks, given the multiple parties and layers of allegations. The high court’s upcoming hearing will decide the immediate course of action, including whether the will presented by Priya Kapur can be admitted as valid.
Until then, the dispute has not only shaken one of India’s most prominent business families but also cast a spotlight on questions of inheritance, succession, and accountability in high-value estates.