Sona Comstar Chairman Sanjay Kapur passes away at 53 after heart attack

Sunjay Kapur

, Chairman of

Sona Comstar

and a prominent figure in India’s automotive industry, passed away on Thursday in England. He was 53 years old. Alongside his role in Sona Comstar, he held board positions in several other companies and was closely associated with multiple professional bodies. Most recently, he was appointed Chairman of the

Confederation of Indian Industry

's (CII) northern region.The cause of his untimely demise has been reported as a sudden

heart attack

. The incident has sent shockwaves across the business and motorsport communities in India and abroad. According to reports, Sunjay Kapur fell ill while playing a game of polo.

Business consultant Suhel Seth

also shared his condolences on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Deeply saddened at the passing of @sunjaykapur: he passed away earlier today in England. A terrible loss and deepest condolences to his family and to his colleagues @sonacomstar… Om Shanti.”In an official statement, Sona Comstar said, “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Sunjay J Kapur… A visionary leader, Kapur played a pivotal role in shaping Sona Comstar into a

global mobility technology

company built on innovation, sustainability, and purpose.”Away from the boardroom, Kapur was known to be an avid

polo player

and passionate advocate for Indian industry. He was also a devoted father. He shared two children with actor Karisma Kapoor: daughter Samaira and son Kiaan: from their previous marriage, which ended in 2016. He later married entrepreneur Priya Sachdev.In a poignant moment, just hours before his passing, Kapur had expressed his condolences on X over the

Ahmedabad plane crash

tragedy. “My thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected,” he wrote.