This Christmas held a poignant significance for Samaira and Kiaan, the children of actor Karisma Kapoor and the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur. It marked their first festive season without their father, who passed away in June this year at the age of 53. A heartfelt picture shared by their aunt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, captured a touching tribute from the siblings.
A Bittersweet Holiday Tribute
Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is on a vacation with Karisma, her children, and Saif Ali Khan, first posted a photo of a placard reading "Christmas with the Pataudi's." She then shared an image of her niece and nephew, Samaira and Kiaan, calling them her 'Christmas Angels' with rainbow emojis. In the photo, the children are seen wearing jerseys from the Aureus Polo team, the polo club founded and captained by their late father.
The Aureus Polo team, under Sunjay Kapur's leadership, had clinched championships across India, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The choice of attire was a silent yet powerful homage to their father. Sunjay Kapur, the chairman of Sona Comstar, was a well-known polo enthusiast. Tragically, he passed away during a polo match at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor, UK. According to a report in The Telegraph, he suffered a fatal anaphylactic shock after accidentally swallowing a bee, which stung him inside his mouth.
The Shadow of a High-Stakes Legal Battle
The emotional family moment comes amidst a high-profile legal battle over Sunjay Kapur's substantial estate. The picture was shared just a day after the Delhi High Court completed the proceedings in a civil case related to the late industrialist's estate, estimated to be worth a staggering Rs 30,000 crore.
The dispute involves allegations from Karisma Kapoor's children, Samaira and Kiaan, who moved the Delhi High Court. They have alleged that Priya Sachdev, Sunjay Kapur's widowed wife, forged his Will. Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur, has also raised concerns, accusing Priya of underreporting her son’s bank balances. On Wednesday, the court concluded hearings and reserved its order on the interim injunction plea. This decision is expected to significantly shape the future course of the inheritance battle.
A Legacy Remembered
Sunjay Kapur and Karisma Kapoor were married before their divorce in 2016. Despite the separation, the bond between the industrialist and his children remained. The image of Samaira and Kiaan in their father's polo jerseys is a poignant reminder of a legacy that extends beyond business and legal disputes—one of family, sport, and remembrance during a season of togetherness.
