Karisma Kapoor’s children, Samaira and Kiaan Raj Kapur, are fighting the validity of their father’s will in the Delhi High Court as part of a growing legal struggle over the assets of the late billionaire Sunjay Kapur. The children, who were represented by Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, said that Priya Kapur, the wife of Sunjay Kapur, had transferred assets to herself using what they said was a fraudulent will. The children claim that two bank accounts were depleted and that Priya Kapur was illegally given a 6% interest in a company, so depriving them of their due inheritance.
Confidentiality Dispute Over Asset Disclosure:
Priya Kapur sought court permission to submit the list of Sunjay Kapur’s assets in a sealed cover, arguing the need to maintain confidentiality. Her lawyer, Senior Advocate Rajiv Nayar, requested that details revealed in court not be made public or discussed outside to protect privacy. However, Jethmalani challenged this, stating confidentiality was being misused as a cover to fritter away assets and emphasized the need for transparency. Justice Jyoti Singh permitted the sealed submission but urged all parties to refrain from public media disclosures to preserve fairness and privacy during the legal process .
Family Trust and Disputed Stake Clarifications:
The RK Trust, named after Sunjay Kapur’s mother Rani Kapur, is a central point of contention. While it was claimed in court that the children hold a Rs 1,900-crore stake in this trust, Jethmalani clarified that the trust’s monies were separate from Sunjay Kapur’s personal assets under dispute. The children reportedly do not have access to funds within the RK Trust, further complicating the inheritance dispute. The court ordered secured custody of the will with the Delhi High Court’s Registrar General to prevent leaks while providing a copy of the will to Rani Kapur under strict confidentiality undertakings.
Timeline of the High-Profile Inheritance Dispute:
The inheritance dispute over Sunjay Kapur’s Rs 30,000 crore estate began following his sudden death during a polo match in June 2025. Sunjay’s two children from his marriage to actor Karisma Kapoor, Samaira and Kiaan, filed a legal suit contesting a will dated March 21, 2025, which leaves the entire personal estate to Sunjay’s widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur. The children allege the will is “forged, fabricated, and surrounded by suspicious circumstances,” revealing it was disclosed to them only seven weeks after their father’s death. They claim lack of transparency and demand a partition of assets, including a permanent injunction to prevent Priya from selling or encumbering the estate. Priya has denied the allegations and insisted sufficient proof exists that the will was executed before Sunjay’s death. The Delhi High Court has ordered Priya to provide a complete asset disclosure as of June 12, 2025, driving the legal battle forward.
Legal Proceedings to Continue Amid High Emotions:
The Delhi High Court continues to oversee this high-profile family dispute as tensions rise over legitimacy and entitlement claims. Both sides have been instructed to avoid media sensationalism, but the deeply personal and financial stakes ensure courtroom battles will persist. With allegations of asset misappropriation and the challenge of a potentially bogus will, Karisma Kapoor’s children seek rightful access to what they claim is their inheritance while safeguarding Sunjay Kapur’s legacy .
