Sunjay Kapur's mother, Rani Kapur, has opened up about her son's death amid the ongoing disputes within their company, Sona Comstar. The company, in its statement, alleged that Rani did not have a say in company matters
Rani Kapur
Rani Kapur, mother of the late Sunjay Kapur and the former Chairperson of Sona Comstar, has publicly spoken for the first time since her son's untimely death in June 2025. Sunjay Kapur tragically lost his life to a heart attack while playing polo in London. Following his death, there have been disputes in their family-owned company, Sona Comstar. Her recent message was filled with grief, longing, and a steadfast passion to protect the legacy she helped build alongside her late husband.
Rani Kapur's statement
Talking to ANI, she said, "I still don't know what happened to my son," her voice heavy with sorrow. She added, "I'm old now. I need closure before I go." Rani recalled the early days of the company, which she spent building and nurturing with her late husband. She shared, "I remember the early days of Sona--built with care, sacrifice, and love," highlighting her emotional connection to the company's roots. She spoke with conviction about her role in shaping the business, alongside her husband, as they laid its foundation.
#WATCH | Mumbai | Mother of late businessman Sunjay Kapur, Rani Kapur says, "I still don't know what happened to my son. I'm old now and need closure before I go. I may be old and frail now, but my memory of being with my husband when Sona (Sona Comstar) was set up is strong. I… pic.twitter.com/rHVoB3MpZP
— ANI (@ANI) July 29, 2025
Notably, her statement comes in the wake of Sona Comstar's official stance that Rani Kapur has not held any direct or indirect involvement in the company since 2019. However, her words challenge that narrative and show efforts to preserve her family's vision and legacy. She said, "I am here to remind the world that our family's legacy must not be lost. It must be passed on, as my husband always wanted it to be."
Further citing her declining health, Kapur said that she would not make further public comments. "Given my health and my age, I will not be making any further comments. My legal team will address everything necessary." While she spoke, her tone was dignified yet resolute, hinting that the next steps would be handled formally and decisively.
Sona Comstar calls her claims baseless
Prior to her public statement, Rani Kapur had issued a letter to the board alleging that she was coerced into signing documents behind locked doors soon after her son's death, something she described as "highly suspicious."In the letter, she also claimed that she had been denied access to her accounts, leaving her dependent on a few individuals for basic survival. She revealed that no one had been authorised to represent the Kapur family on the company's board. She had even called for the postponement of the Annual General Meeting of the company, which was ultimately held as scheduled.
The controversy took a new turn when Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar) issued a detailed response to Rani Kapur's claims. The company noted that her allegations were "baseless" and "legally untenable," asserting that she has no standing in its affairs in a statement to the BSE.
On July 28, Sona BLW Precision Forgings issued a fresh statement amid a conflict over family representation on the board, wherein they clarified that Rani Kapur, mother of late Sunjay Kapur, has 'no locus standi' on any matters related to the company. The statement also denied any assertion of the firm being a family-run business as 'factually incorrect and misleading'.
The company stated that Rani Kapur, who wrote to the company through her legal representative seeking deferral of the board meeting on July 25, is neither a shareholder nor an official of the company, and that her consent is not legally required to run the business. The statement read, "Mrs. Rani Kapur has had no role, direct or indirect, in Sona Comstar since at least 2019. She is neither a shareholder, director, nor officer of the Company. As such, she has no locus standi on any matter related to the Company. Any insinuation that she was coerced into signing documents or that her consent is required for Company affairs is completely baseless and legally untenable."
"The current board of 9 members include two executive directors -- both seasoned professionals with no affiliation to the Kapur family -- and six independent directors with exemplary reputations and distinguished careers. The promoter entity holds no executive roles and has no involvement in day-to-day management or strategic control of the Company," it further added.
Sona BLW emphasised that the company has 71.98% shareholding with institutional and public investors, and thus it is not a family-run business. "The promoter entity holds a stake of 28.02% and exercises no special rights or control. The assertion that the Company is a family-run business is factually incorrect and misleading," the company said.
Notably, following the untimely demise of Sunjay Kapur, the board had re-appointed industry veteran Jeffrey Mark Overly as an Independent director for a second term. Later, Priya Sachdev Kapur, Sunjay Kapoor's wife, was appointed as a Non-Executive director on the board. In her letter to the board, Rani Kapur claimed that she is the sole beneficiary of her late husband Surinder Kapur's estate and the majority shareholder of the Sona Group, including Sona Comstar.
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