Sunjay Kapur, a close friend of Prince William and owner of the Aureus polo team, has died after suffering a heart attack during a polo match. The incident occurred on Thursday at Smith's Lawn in Windsor during the Cartier Trophy Semi-Finals, where Kapur was playing for the Sujan Indian Tigers polo team.
According to reports, the heart attack was triggered by a bee sting. The Mirror reported that Kapur was stung in the mouth, sending him into anaphylactic shock before his heart stopped. A witness told The Telegraph that Kapur said, "I've swallowed something," shortly before collapsing.
Guards Polo Club confirmed Kapur's death in a statement on Instagram, expressing condolences to his wife, Priya Sachdev, his children, and his family. Sona Comstar, where Kapur served as Chairman and Non-Executive Director, also confirmed his death, describing him as a "visionary leader" who played a pivotal role in shaping the company into a global mobility technology firm.
Kapur, 53, inherited Sona Comstar from his father in 2015. Forbes estimated his net worth at $1.2 billion. He was an avid polo player and often played with members of the British royal family, including Prince William. A friend described him as "fun, kind and generous," noting that he treated everyone equally, from grooms to high-net-worth friends.
Kapur was previously married to Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor from 2003 to 2016, with whom he had two children. He later married model Priya Sachdev in 2017, and they had a son. Hours before his death, Kapur posted on X about the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, expressing his thoughts and prayers for the affected families.
