Sunjay Kapur's Mom Accuses Priya of Masterminding Asset Grab; Karisma Kapoor's Kids Targeted

The battle over the Kapur family's wealth has taken a dramatic turn, with 80-year-old Rani Kapur, mother of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, approaching the Delhi High Court to challenge the legality of the Rani Kapur Family Trust.

The trust, which holds a significant stake in automotive component giant Sona Comstar, is believed to be worth several thousand crores, though its precise valuation remains undisclosed. The case adds to the already complex litigation surrounding the distribution of Sunjay Kapur's assets, which is pending before the same court.

In her petition, Rani Kapur alleges that the trust was created through fraudulent means and has effectively stripped her of ownership and control over her estate, including the Sona Group of companies. She accuses her daughter-in-law, Priya Kapur, widow of Sunjay Kapur, of being the "chief architect" of the scheme. According to her, Priya moved swiftly after Sunjay's death in June 2025 to consolidate control over key companies without informing her.

The suit details how Rani Kapur, weakened by a stroke in 2017, became dependent on her son and his third wife. She claims this vulnerability was exploited to orchestrate a transfer of her assets into the RK Family Trust without her knowledge or consent. She further alleges that she was compelled to sign numerous documents, including blank sheets, under the guise of administrative convenience.

The petition describes the arrangement as a "complex web of illegal transactions" carried out in collusion between Priya Kapur and Sunjay Kapur, ultimately leaving all of Rani Kapur's assets vested in the trust. The alleged fraud, she says, only came to light after her son's death, which she notes occurred under "mysterious circumstances."

A total of 23 defendants have been named in the case. Besides Priya Kapur, the list includes seven of Rani Kapur's grandchildren, among them two children of Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor, further intertwining the dispute with one of India's most prominent film families.

The suit has been filed through law firm Vidhii Partners, and the matter is expected to intensify the already contentious legal wrangle over the Kapur family's sprawling business empire.
With the stakes running into thousands of crores and allegations of fraud, coercion, and conspiracy, the case promises to be one of the most closely watched corporate family disputes in the capital.