Kapur Family Inheritance Battle Intensifies: Mandhira Kapur Alleges Fraud and ‘Bloodline Erasure’
A bitter inheritance dispute within the prominent Kapur family has dramatically escalated, with Mandhira Kapur leveling serious accusations of fraud and manipulation against her late brother Sunjay Kapur’s widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur. In a candid and explosive interview on the podcast InControversial with Pooja Chadhuri, Mandhira characterized the situation as a calculated scheme, stating it amounts to “major theft, major fraud, pure robbery,” and questioning the legitimacy of the Will currently under scrutiny by the Delhi High Court.
The core of the dispute centers on the distribution of Sunjay Kapur’s estate, particularly the alleged exclusion of his biological children, Samaira and Kiaan, and the inclusion of Priya’s children, Safira and Azarius. Mandhira alleges Priya actively sought to control the narrative surrounding the Will, demanding strict confidentiality throughout the process. “You wanted an NDA. You wanted the Will in a sealed envelope. And now you don’t want a forensic [examination]? What are you hiding? How many games are we going to play?” she questioned, suggesting a deliberate attempt to conceal crucial information from the family.
Mandhira has vowed to vigorously contest the Will’s validity, declaring, “As far as I go, I’m going to fight this till the end. Who is she not to pay the tuition fees? It’s not her money that she’s claimed. This is pure robbery.” She further contends that her mother, Rani Kapur, was pressured into signing documents shortly after Sunjay’s death without fully understanding their implications, claiming her mother was “overwhelmed, grieving and vulnerable” at the time.
The Kapur Legacy and Allegations of ‘Bloodline Erasure’
Beyond the financial implications, Mandhira argues that the current situation represents an attempt to rewrite the family’s history and diminish the contributions of those who built the Kapur legacy. “There is a family in which there were five of us who built this with dad. You can’t cut us off,” she asserted, emphasizing the collective effort behind the family’s success. A key point of contention is the identification of Sunjay’s children within the Will.
Mandhira vehemently objects to Safira being designated as Sunjay’s “daughter,” clarifying that Safira is his stepdaughter, with a living biological father, Vikram Chatwal. “Samaira is the daughter – not Safira. Safira is the stepdaughter. Stop rewriting lineage,” she stated, accusing Priya of attempting to erase the biological connection between Sunjay and his children with his first wife.
These concerns echo arguments presented before the Delhi High Court by senior counsel Mahesh Jethmalani, who has raised questions about the inconsistencies and potentially manipulated nature of the Will. Jethmalani highlighted that the document’s digital metadata indicates it was not created on any of Sunjay Kapur’s devices. Instead, the file originated from the computer of Nitin Sharma, an employee of Sona BLW with no apparent personal connection to the Kapur family.
“Who prepared this Will?” Jethmalani asked the court, pointing out that the document was created and modified on March 17th – a date when Sunjay Kapur was reportedly vacationing with his son, Kiaan. Mandhira echoed this sentiment, questioning the logic of simultaneously disinheriting a child while on holiday with him. “You’re on holiday with your child – and simultaneously disinheriting him? Stop insulting our intelligence.”
Further scrutiny of the digital trail reveals the file was scanned and converted to a PDF on March 24th at 10:06 a.m., immediately before a WhatsApp group titled “Family Office IC” was created, including Priya, Sharma, and aide Dinesh Agarwal. A family associate described this sequence of events as “the theatre of grief, not the truth of it.”
A Pattern of Control and Shifting Power Dynamics
Mandhira alleges this dispute is not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern of control and a deliberate shift in power dynamics within the family. She recalled a past confrontation between her father and brother, during which her father explicitly stated his disapproval of Priya. “My dad very clearly told him… I will never look at her. I never want her around me. She’s not welcome into my house. Today you’ve taken over the damn house.”
Following Sunjay’s death, the Kapur name was reportedly removed from the Sona BLW promoter group within a quarter, a move Mandhira attributes to Priya’s influence. She emphasized that her brother did not create the family wealth, but rather inherited and built upon the foundation laid by their father. Furthermore, Mandhira claims Sunjay never intended for Priya to have control over any part of the Sona Group, referencing Priya’s previous removal from the board of AIPL in 2023 and subsequent reinstatement in 2025. “When you hear the whispers going around, you’ll understand what’s going on… the whispers are very clear that there were problems in the marriage.”
Mandhira expressed strong disapproval of Priya’s public representation of the family, stating, “Priya should be ashamed to be walking around representing our family. This is our estate. Our inheritance.” She also revealed that her mother is now barred from entering the family home in Rajokri, a property she helped build “brick by brick.” “My mother sat under a tree supervising the labourers. Today, she cannot even enter her own home.”
Allegations Against Aides and the Isolation of the Family
Mandhira leveled criticism at long-time family aides Dinesh Agarwal and Nitin Sharma, accusing them of acting as “little Priya’s puppets.” She expressed disappointment in their loyalty, given their long-standing relationship with her father. “I grew up around them. They worked for my father. Where is their loyalty? Shame on them.” She added that both aides have severed all communication with the family, contributing to a sense of intentional isolation.
The impact of the dispute on Sunjay’s children, Samaira and Kiaan, is a central concern for Mandhira. “Those two kids… they’ve lost their best friend. And now they’re being robbed of everything that is rightfully theirs.” She also accused Priya of withholding funds for their basic needs, such as school fees, reiterating her claim of “major theft” and “major fraud.”
Despite the deeply entrenched conflict, Mandhira indicated a willingness to negotiate a resolution. “If everything my mother signed post-2017 is shown to my sister and our lawyers, they will sit at the table.” However, she remains resolute in her determination to protect her father’s legacy, stating, “I will not let her take my father’s legacy away. I will fight till the end.”
What does this ongoing legal battle reveal about the complexities of family wealth and inheritance? And how will the court’s decision impact the future of the Kapur family’s legacy?
Frequently Asked Questions About the Kapur Inheritance Dispute
Disclaimer: This article provides news coverage of an ongoing legal dispute. It is not intended to provide legal advice. Readers should consult with a qualified legal professional for advice on specific legal matters.
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