Who is Priya Sachdev? Late Sunjay Kapur’s 3rd wife

Industrialist Sunjay Kapur, known for his past marriage to actress Karisma Kapoor, died on June 12 in England at the age of 53. Sources report that Kapur suffered a fatal heart attack while engaged in a game of polo. At the time of his passing, he was married to entrepreneur Priya Sachdev.

Sunjay Kapur married Priya Sachdev in 2017, a year after his divorce from Karisma Kapoor was finalized in 2016. The couple's relationship blossomed in New York, and they married after five years of dating, both having previously been divorced.

About Priya Sachdev

Priya Sachdev, 49, is the daughter of prominent car dealer Ashok Sachdev. She holds a business management degree from the London School of Economics (LSE) and has a background in investment banking, modeling, and acting.

Priya Sachdev, who is now married to Sunjay Kapur, was previously married to Vikram Chatwal from 2006 to 2011, and they have a daughter, Safira Chatwal.

Priya and Sunjay were introduced through mutual friends within Delhi's high-society circles. Their relationship began while Kapur was in the process of divorcing Karisma Kapoor. Priya and Sunjay welcomed their son, Azarias, in December 2018. She is known for fostering a warm, blended family dynamic and often celebrates special occasions with Sunjay’s children and her own.

Priya’s workfront

Priya Sachdev is recognized for her role in Yash Chopra’s romantic comedy 'Neal ’n’ Nikki' (2005), alongside Uday Chopra and Tanishaa Mukherji. She has also appeared in television commercials with Amitabh Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor, and in Punjabi music videos, including Jazzy B’s 'Soniye.'

Sunjay and Priya are dedicated to improving their parenting skills. In a recent interview on the YouTube channel Indian Silicon Valley, Sunjay mentioned they have a “parenting coach.” He elaborated, “It’s not always easy when you have a blended family, but we have been very fortunate to have a system where we all work together, where we all love each other and I want that to continue even after my wife and I, our lifetime.”

About Sunjay Kapur

Sunjay was previously married to fashion designer Nandita Mahtani from 1996 to 2000. Sunjay's first wife was Nandita Mahtani, a well-known fashion designer who has worked with Bollywood celebrities and notable figures like Virat Kohli. Nandita Mahtani is a leading fashion designer celebrated for her distinctive cocktail and resort wear collections. With over two decades in the industry, she has gained recognition both in India and internationally.

Sunjay Kapur, who passed away in the UK at the age of 53 due to a reported heart attack during a polo match, was a prominent figure in business and sports. As the chairman of Sona Comstar, he was a major player in the automotive industry. Additionally, he was actively involved in motorsports and polo. His loss is felt across both business and sporting communities.

Sunjay Kapur, who married Karisma Kapoor in 2003, had two children, Samaira and Kiaan, with her. They separated in 2014 and divorced in 2016. In 2017, he married model Priya Sachdev and had a son, Azarias, while also co-parenting Priya’s daughter from a previous marriage.

Moments before his unexpected death, Sunjay had used X (formerly Twitter) to offer his condolences to the victims of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, writing, “Terrible news of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad… May they find strength in this difficult hour."

A couple of days before his death, Sunjay Kapur, Karisma Kapoor’s ex-husband, shared a note on his X handle. It discussed having ‘limited time on earth’ and showed Kapur's belief in ‘Why Not’ over ‘What if’.

Your time on earth is limited. Leave the ‘what ifs’ to the philosophers and instead dive head first into the ‘why nots’," the note read. Sharing the same, Sunjay wrote, “Progress demands bold choices, not perfect conditions. #MondayMotivation.