After Sunjay Kapur's wife Priya Sachdev, stepdaughter Safira changes her surname amid Rs 30,000-crore succession battle

After Sunjay Kapur's wife Priya Sachdev, stepdaughter Safira changes her surname amid Rs 30,000-crore succession battle

The passing of businessman Sunjay Kapur on June 12, 2025, after a sudden cardiac arrest during a polo match in London, shocked many. But what followed his demise is now drawing even more public attention, a dramatic turn of events involving his family, inheritance, and company leadership.

Sunjay Kapur, the ex-husband of actress Karisma Kapoor and chairman of Sona Comstar, a global automotive component giant, left behind a web of complex personal and corporate relationships. After his death, his wife Priya Sachdev — a model and entrepreneur — changed her Instagram name to Priya Sunjay Kapur, aligning herself with her new role as a board member of Comstar.

Now, fresh speculation surrounds her daughter from her previous marriage to hotelier Vikram Chatwal. Safira, until recently known as Safira Chatwal on social media, has reportedly dropped the "Chatwal" surname from her Instagram bio. Though there's been no formal announcement, this small yet significant change has ignited heated discussions online.

The development sparked viral conversations on Reddit and social media. One user wrote, “This is all playing out like a corporate soap opera. First Priya changes her name, now her daughter? Looks like a calculated move in a bigger game.”

Others defended Priya and Safira. “Sunjay had legally adopted Safira. She has every right to honor him in her name,” commented one user. Meanwhile, some raised concerns about Karisma Kapoor’s children and their inheritance. “Karisma’s kids are the biological heirs. This all seems strategic,” read another post.

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The Internet remains sharply divided with some accusing Priya of manipulating the situation and others pointing to her legitimate legal rights and roles.

These name changes come amid an escalating Rs 30,000-crore succession battle. Rani Kapur, Sunjay’s mother and a major shareholder of Sona Comstar, has accused Priya and company board members of coercing her into signing documents shortly after her son’s passing. In a heartfelt letter to the board, she claimed she was isolated, manipulated, and denied access to financial accounts