In a heartbreaking twist of fate, industrialist Sunjay Kapurwho was once married to Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, passed away at the age of 53 on June 12. The businessman suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while playing polo in the United Kingdom. What makes his demise even more tragic is the eerie timing of his last social media post a condolence tweet about the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, posted just six hours before his own passing.

Sunjay Kapur’s Final Tweet

On June 12, hours before his unexpected demise, Sunjay took to X to express his sorrow over the deadly Air India crash. The tweet, posted around 2:30 PM IST, read:

Sunjay’s tweet was in reference to the catastrophic incident involving Air India Flight AI171, which had taken off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:38 PM IST, en route to London’s Gatwick Airport. Tragically, minutes after takeoff, the plane crashed into a doctor’s hostel at BJ Medical College, leading to the death of five medical students. All 232 passengers and 10 crew members onboard the flight also lost their lives.

Sunjay Kapur Dies Playing Polo in the UK

The tragic coincidence didn’t end with his tweet. Just a few hours later, news broke that Sunjay Kapur had collapsed and died while participating in a polo match in England. A passionate polo player and the owner of the Sona Polo Team, Sunjay was known to be deeply involved in both national and international polo circuits.

His death was first confirmed by author and social commentator Suhel Seth, who mourned the loss of one of India’s most prominent automotive industry leaders. Sunjay was the Chairman of Sona Comstar, a leading name in the Indian automotive components industry.

Internet Reacts to the Coincidence

The uncanny timing of his tweet and his sudden demise has sent shockwaves across social media. Many users on X expressed disbelief and sorrow. One user wrote:

Another user commented:

A third wrote:

The tweet has since gone viral, with thousands of retweets and tributes pouring in from across the country.

Even more haunting is a motivational tweet Sunjay Kapur posted just three days before his demise. On June 9, 2025, he wrote:

Now being widely shared online, many are calling it a premonition of sorts a poignant reminder of the unpredictability of life.

Sunjay Kapur was earlier married to Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor. The couple, who had two children together, eventually parted ways. He later tied the knot with Priya Sachdev, a model and entrepreneur. Despite his high-profile personal life, Sunjay largely remained away from the public limelight in recent years, focusing on his businesses and his love for polo.

His contributions to the Indian automotive sector and his legacy in promoting polo as a sport will be remembered by many. Tributes from business leaders, sports personalities, and Bollywood celebrities continue to pour in, mourning the untimely loss.

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