Priya Sachdev Kapur, a businesswoman with a diverse background, is now at the center of a major corporate succession controversy following the sudden death of her husband, industrialist Sunjay Kapur. As tensions rise within the influential Kapur family over the control of the ₹30,000 crore Sona Group, here’s a closer look at five key facts about her.
- Strong Academic and Financial Background
Priya holds a degree in Mathematics and Business Management from University College London. She began her career in investment banking, working in mergers and acquisitions at Credit Suisse First Boston in London. - Entrepreneur and Director
After returning to India, Priya co-founded Rock N Shop, one of the country’s early luxury e-commerce platforms. She is currently a director at Aureus Investment and serves as a non-executive director on the board of Sona Comstar, a key company within the Sona Group. - Brief Stint in Entertainment
In the early 2000s, Priya made a short-lived entry into the entertainment industry. She appeared in several commercials, including one with Kareena Kapoor, and had a supporting role in the 2005 Bollywood film Neal ’n’ Nikki. - Personal Life and Marriages
Prior to her marriage to Sunjay Kapur in 2017, Priya was married to American hotelier Vikram Chatwal. That marriage ended in divorce following a custody dispute. Sunjay Kapur was previously married to actress Karisma Kapoor. - Named in Family Dispute After Sunjay Kapur’s Death
Sunjay Kapur died of a heart attack during a polo match in England on June 12, 2025. Following his death, his mother, Rani Kapur, sent a letter to the Sona Comstar board accusing unnamed individuals—widely believed to include Priya—of coercing her into signing documents behind closed doors. She also claimed she was denied access to her personal accounts, raising concerns of potential misrepresentation within the company and sparking fears of a corporate succession battle.
As legal scrutiny intensifies, Priya Sachdev Kapur finds herself at the heart of one of India’s most high-profile business disputes.
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