AFTER SANJAY’S DEATH: Karisma Kapoor Takes Shocking Legal Action Against Daughter Samaira — Priya Left Devastated

Mumbai, 
In a shocking posthumous twist following the death of businessman Sanjay Kapur, actress Karisma Kapoor has taken a bold and controversial step that has sent tremors through the Kapoor family and stunned Bollywood watchers — she has filed a legal petition against her own daughter, Samaira.

The move comes barely three weeks after Sanjay’s sudden and tragic demise due to a cardiac arrest in Dubai, leaving behind unresolved tensions between Karisma, their daughter Samaira, and Sanjay’s second wife, Priya Sachdev.

According to exclusive court documents obtained by Bollywood Mirror, Karisma Kapoor has filed for sole legal guardianship of 19-year-old Samaira, alleging “emotional manipulation and external influence” by Sanjay’s second wife, Priya. Even more shocking, Karisma is said to have restricted Samaira’s access to certain parts of Sanjay’s estate, citing concerns over undue pressure and interference in inheritance decisions.

Sources close to the family reveal that Samaira had grown increasingly close to Priya in the months before Sanjay’s death, even spending extended periods at the Kapur-Sachdev household. This allegedly did not sit well with Karisma, who reportedly saw it as a “deliberate attempt to divide the family and confuse loyalties.”

“This isn’t about money — it’s about influence and protection,” a source from Karisma’s legal team stated. “Karisma feels Samaira is still vulnerable and being pulled into an emotional tug-of-war by people who were never truly family to begin with.”

The petition filed in the Bombay Family Court reportedly seeks an injunction preventing Priya from having any direct or indirect contact with Samaira until the young adult completes her university education. It also contests a clause in Sanjay’s will that allegedly gives Samaira “unrestricted access to assets held jointly with Priya,” claiming that the will was manipulated during a period when Sanjay was “mentally unwell and under influence.”

Meanwhile, Priya Sachdev — who married Sanjay in 2017 — has reacted strongly, calling the move a “cruel betrayal” not just to her, but to Sanjay’s memory.

In a fiery public statement released late last night, Priya said:

“Sanjay adored Samaira and always wanted her to have a loving bond with both sides of her family. Karisma’s decision to isolate her own daughter from people who loved her is heartbreaking and dishonors Sanjay’s last wishes.”

Those close to Samaira say the teen is “torn, emotionally wrecked, and feeling betrayed by both sides.” She is currently believed to be residing with her maternal grandparents, Randhir and Babita Kapoor, while processing the legal storm erupting around her.

Social media, meanwhile, has exploded with debate — with fans taking sides in a deeply personal family drama now playing out in public. Some support Karisma for protecting her daughter, while others accuse her of controlling behavior and acting out of spite against Priya.

“This family war is turning uglier than anyone expected,” commented entertainment journalist Aarti Sharma. “It’s rare to see such high-profile, deeply personal cases come to light — especially when it involves a mother taking legal action against her own child.”

Legal experts say the case is unprecedented and complex, given Samaira’s age and partial independence. If the court finds merit in Karisma’s claims of manipulation or financial coercion, it could lead to major changes in how Sanjay’s estate is handled — and who gets access to what.

As this bitter family saga unfolds, one thing is painfully clear: Sanjay’s death didn’t bring closure — it opened the door to a fresh, emotional battleground, with Karisma, Samaira, and Priya now locked in a fight that may scar the Kapoor legacy for years to come.