Karisma Kapoor’s husband Sanjay Kapoor’s funeral has taken place.

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Unanswered Questions Swirl Around Sanjay Kapoor’s Death: Where Is His Body and Why the Silence?

More than a week has passed since Sanjay Kapoor, the industrialist and polo enthusiast, died suddenly during a match at London’s Guards Polo Club on June 12, 2025. But as time drags on, a cluster of unsettling questions looms large — chief among them: Where is his body? And why has his funeral not been publicly acknowledged?

An Accidental Tragedy — or Something More?

Eyewitnesses recount an ordinary afternoon on the polo field, until a fateful moment disrupted everything: Sanjay paused mid-game, clutching his throat, declaring “I think I’ve swallowed something,” before collapsing from his horse. Despite immediate CPR and epinephrine injections, he could not be revived. The official postmortem attributed his death to anaphylactic shock — caused by a sting from a European honeybee (Apis mellifera) — which closed his airway and caused cardiac arrest. Interestingly, those closer to him claim Sanjay had only mild known allergies, without any medical bracelet or team alert.

A Hushed Exit: The Ongoing Silence

Across newsrooms in India and London, the question echoes: If the incident was natural, why the prolonged silence? It’s now been over six days with no funeral photos, no official press statement, and no clear confirmation from his family or estate.

Sources suggest his status as a U.S. citizen may play a role: additional formalities might delay repatriation of his remains. Some British outlets report a “Indian-origin male” lying in an unnamed mortuary — possibly Cross-Charing hospital — but confidentiality protocols have kept even close friends in the dark.

The Family Left Waiting

The first to receive the devastating call from London staff was ex-wife Karisma Kapoor — prompting shock and heartbreak. But the greatest tragedy may lie in the anguish of Sanjay and Karisma’s daughter, Samaira. A 20-year-old psychology student in Delhi, Samaira broke down upon hearing of her father’s death. Over the next 48 hours, she vanished from her hostel — refusing food or company, gripping the gold locket Sanjay had given her on her 18th birthday.

The couple’s son, Kiaan, is less visible in the media, protected from the spotlight. Keepers of privacy report Karisma is withdrawing from public life, solely focused on her children, especially after being seen comforting Samaira late at night.

Despite their 2016 divorce, both parents maintained a cordial relationship — united in their devotion to the children. The Kapoor family had often appeared together at school events and holiday outings, sharing polite exchanges. But now, no shared funeral presence is evident — only silence.

Property, Citizenship, and the Missing Will

As grief compounds the emotional loss, legal drama looms large over his multi-crore estate. Sanjay reportedly held US citizenship and assets spanning India, the UK, Germany, and the United States. He carried a controlling stake in Sona Comstar, valued around ₹400 crore, plus real estate — including a London Belgravia mansion worth upwards of ₹80 crore — and over ₹12,000 crore in total assets across ventures.

Under Indian succession law, his wife Priya Sachdeva and children Samaira, Kiaan, and Azarius (his son with Priya) are entitled heirs. Priya’s daughter, Safira, however, whose maternal link to Sanjay is unclear, may face inheritance challenges. Then comes the question of the updated will he allegedly commissioned in 2022 through a private law firm under strict confidentiality — perhaps hinting at non-traditional asset distributions or beneficiaries.

If Priya is named beneficiary, will Karisma challenge it on behalf of her children? Will heirs from different jurisdictions complicate proceedings across Indian, British, and American legal frameworks? And will his business – including his chairmanship at Sona Comstar – stay intact, or is board-led restructuring imminent?

Why No Funeral Photos?

In India, a high-profile funeral is met with immediate media attention. That hasn’t happened here. There exists no verified image of Sanjay’s final rites. Despite rumors that a private ceremony was held in London with a select attendance, the Kapoor family has neither confirmed nor denied the existence of any religious or civil service.

If his body was returned silently to India, it still hasn’t been brought home weeks later. Were funeral plans quietly executed in India? If so, why has no one – family, business associates, or Bollywood personalities — spoken publicly? Or is the body still held as potential evidence in an investigation into his death, or as part of unresolved legal processes related to citizenship?

Theories Circle

Among many theories circulating:

Legal Formalities
U.S. citizenship might invoke mandatory forensic processes in both the UK and U.S., prolonging body repatriation.

Confidential Will or Estate Disputes
A silent will could be causing internal family rifts, delaying public announcements or funerary rituals.

Private Family Decision
The Kapoolas might be honoring Sanjay’s preference for a quiet farewell, shutting out media scrutiny during grieving.

Evidence-Seizure Hypothesis
Some conjecture — though unsubstantiated — that the body is being held pending an inquiry into potential negligence or suspicion around the bee sting and lack of medical preparedness.

A Slow-Burning Mystery

What is clear, however, is this: Sanjay’s death is no longer seen as a mere “accident.” With each passing day and each unanswered question, the public narrative transforms into an escalating legal, emotional, and geopolitical puzzle — one with missing pieces, uneasy suspicions, and growing speculation.

What Still Needs Answers?

Confirmation of Death: Is the body still in London, or has it been returned to India?

Funeral Details: When and where was the last rites held, and who attended?

Will Existence: Who are the named heirs, and what assets were bequeathed to whom?

Legal Proceedings: Have claims or suits been filed over inheritance or negligence?

Investigation Status: Is there any formal probe into the polo club incident or his medical allegations?

Why This Matters

At first glance, Sanjay’s death was a bizarre sports-related medical tragedy. But as details emerge — missing bodies, secret wills, cross-border estate rights — what was once a compassionate obituary now reads like a thriller of wealth, secrets, and potential conflict.

To the public, it raises uncomfortable reflections: modern tragedies are often left un-answered; institutions and families may withhold what people have a right to know; and those left behind—Samaira, Kiaan, Azarius—are thrust into adult legal entanglements while mourning.

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Conclusion: A Family’s Grief Declared, but Not Yet Concluded

Sanjay Kapoor is gone. But the questions surrounding his departure — where he was buried, who inherited what, what secrets his will may hold — remain. The silence around his death speaks volumes, and each missing detail deepens the mystery.

If you believe this story is bigger than a news story — if you believe truth and transparency are owed to those left behind — follow for the next installment. Because this story is far from closed.