Mandhira Kapur, the sister of the late businessman Sunjay Kapur, has publicly slammed his widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur, and regretted convincing her family to allow the marriage, all while defending her brother against claims that he was a “womanizer” and ill-treated his second wife, actor Karisma Kapoor.
The explosive statements were made during an appearance on the InControversial Podcast, amid an escalating legal battle over Sunjay Kapur’s estate.
🗣️ Defense of Sunjay and Karisma’s Marriage
Mandhira forcefully rejected the public narrative surrounding her brother and his divorce from Karisma Kapoor (known as Lolo):
- Against ‘Womanizer’ Tag: She slammed people for disrespecting her late brother by calling him a “womanizer,” stating, “Everybody including Priya knew what he was. He’s never hidden it.”
- No Ill-Treatment: Mandhira dismissed rumors that Sunjay ill-treated Karisma, stating, “He didn’t treat Lolo badly. Yes, they had a bad divorce. All divorces are bad.”
- Relationship with Karisma: She emphasized the close bond between the Kapur family and Karisma, revealing that Karisma and Sunjay got together during Mandhira’s own honeymoon.
🛑 Regret and Accusations Against Priya Sachdev
Mandhira expressed profound regret over her role in Sunjay’s third marriage to Priya Sachdev:
- Change After Marriage: “What she showed she was before her marriage with my brother has completely changed after the marriage. I’m the one who said to my dad, ‘If he’s happy, let it be.’ I feel like a fool to have done that.”
- ‘Blended Family’ Lie: She specifically criticized Priya for calling their collective family a “blended family,” a claim she calls “rubbish” that “came in later.”
🏛️ Inheritance Dispute and Legal Update
The public spat is directly linked to the ongoing legal battle over Sunjay Kapur’s estate, which allegedly excludes his biological children with Karisma, Samaira and Kiaan Kapur:
- The Plea: Samaira and Kiaan filed a plea in the Delhi High Court claiming that the will presented by Priya, Sunjay’s widow, is forged and fabricated.
- Court Action: Following a hearing on November 17th, the Joint Registrar (Judicial) issued notices to Priya Kapur and the alleged will’s executor, Shradha Suri Marwah, asking them to file their replies within three weeks.
- Next Hearing: The matter has been listed for December 16th.
- Authenticity Questioned: The plaintiffs have filed a fresh petition questioning the authenticity of Sunjay Kapur’s signature on the document, an issue raised after Priya’s counsel had previously argued that a will could not be called fake merely due to spelling errors.