Imagine a family torn apart by a legal battle over a staggering Rs 30,000 crore estate, all while trying to honor the memory of a loved one. This is the heartbreaking reality for Karisma Kapoor’s children, Samaira and Kiaan, as they navigate a contentious dispute over their late father Sunjay Kapur’s will. Sunjay, Karisma’s ex-husband, passed away in June this year, reportedly from a heart attack triggered by swallowing a bee. His sudden death left his family grieving, but the discovery of his will has since sparked a bitter feud between his widow, Priya Sachdev, and his children from his previous marriage.
But here’s where it gets controversial: Karisma’s children have filed a court plea accusing Priya of forging their father’s will. As the case remains subjudice, the family marked Sunjay’s birthday on October 15 with a mix of emotions. Priya shared an emotional video tribute, while Karisma posted a late-night photo of a cake inscribed with ‘Happy birthday dad.’ Kareena Kapoor Khan, ever the supportive sister, reshared the photo with a heartfelt message: ‘My Sam and Kiu, dad is protecting you always and forever.’ Kareena, along with Saif Ali Khan, has stood by Karisma and her children throughout this challenging time, even accompanying them to Sunjay’s funeral.
And this is the part most people miss: The alleged will is riddled with inconsistencies that raise serious questions about its authenticity. Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani has pointed out multiple ‘glaring errors,’ including repeated grammatical mistakes and the use of feminine pronouns like ‘she’ and ‘her.’ For instance, the document states, ‘Signed and declared by Sunjay Kapur the testatrix above named as and for her last will.’ Jethmalani emphasized the absurdity of this, noting, ‘The female form of testator is used... testator is now a she! Unless Sunjay was incapable of reading English or of sound mind, he could never have signed this.’ He further highlighted the lack of physical evidence, such as handwriting or photographs, and the absence of detailed affidavits from witnesses, leaving the will’s legitimacy in doubt.
This case not only exposes the complexities of estate disputes but also raises thought-provoking questions about trust, family dynamics, and the lengths people might go to secure an inheritance. What do you think? Is the will genuinely flawed, or is there more to this story than meets the eye? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
