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Priya Sachdev seeks funds to pay school fees of Karisma Kapoor’s kids amid estate dispute

Priya Sachdev seeks funds to pay school fees of Karisma Kapoor’s kids amid estate dispute

The legal battle over late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s estate has taken a fresh turn. Amid the ongoing dispute involving his mother Rani Kapur, widow Priya Sachdev, and kids from ex-wife Karisma Kapoor, it has now come to light that Priya has sought permission to withdraw funds from the estate to pay school fees of Samaira and Kiaan. Sunjay Kapur and Karisma Kapoor share two children – Samaira and Kiaan. Priya seeks funds for Karisma’s kids On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court issued a formal notice on an application filed by Priya, who has sought permission to access Sunjay’s Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accounts to pay the school fees and educational expenses of his children, Samaira and Kiaan, with former wife Karisma Kapoor. The plea was heard on May 26 and sought clarification and partial modification of an interim injunction passed by a coordinate bench on April 30, which had frozen Sunjay Kapur’s estate amid the ongoing inheritance battle. According to court filings, Priya has requested changes to clauses (b) and (d) of paragraph 79 of …

Supreme Court asks Priya Sachdev to settle estate feud amicably with Sunjay Kapur’s mother Rani: ‘She is 80 years old’

Supreme Court asks Priya Sachdev to settle estate feud amicably with Sunjay Kapur’s mother Rani: ‘She is 80 years old’

The family of late businessman Sunjay Kapur is embroiled in a bitter legal battle over his estate, involving his 80-year-old mother Rani Kapur, his widow Priya Sachdev, and his children with ex-wife Karisma Kapoor. Amid the ongoing feud, the Supreme Court has urged the family to settle the matter amicably, while asking them to keep Sunjay’s elderly mother’s well-being in mind. Sunjay Kapur died of cardiac arrest while playing polo in London on June 12, 2025. Supreme Court’s stance on Sunjay Kapur’s mother On Thursday, the Supreme Court heard the ongoing dispute between Rani Kapur and Priya Sachdev Kapur over his estate. During the hearing, a Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Ujjal Bhuyan said it would like to review the progress of the mediation process underway in the high-profile family dispute. “We have already requested the mediator to start with the mediation proceedings. For the present, we request the opponents not to do anything which may directly affect mediation. Time and again we have said it will be in the interest of all parties …

Ex-CJI DY Chandrachud to mediate in Priya Sachdev, Rani Kapur dispute over Sanjay Kapur estate | Bollywood News

Ex-CJI DY Chandrachud to mediate in Priya Sachdev, Rani Kapur dispute over Sanjay Kapur estate | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiMay 7, 2026 03:37 PM IST Nearly a year after the death of businessman Sunjay Kapur, his wife Priya Sachdev Kapur and mother Rani Kapur have agreed to resolve their dispute over the Rani Kapur Family Trust (RK Family Trust) through mediation, following a push from the Supreme Court of India. According to Live Law, a bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Ujjal Bhuyan referred the matter to mediation after both parties mutually consented to the process. Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has been appointed as the mediator in the high-profile family dispute. While passing the order, the Supreme Court urged all parties to approach the mediation process with an open mind and avoid making public statements or discussing the matter on social media. “It’s a family dispute, let it remain confined within the family. It should not become a source of entertainment,” Justice Pardiwala observed during the hearing. The remark reportedly came after senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Priya Kapur, requested the court to direct Rani Kapur not …

Jasmine Sandlas says Dhurandhar music composer Shashwat Sachdev worked like a madman: ‘Bohot anxiety tha’

Jasmine Sandlas says Dhurandhar music composer Shashwat Sachdev worked like a madman: ‘Bohot anxiety tha’

Dhurandhar The Revenge has been the talk of the town since its release in theatres on March 19. The music album of the film, composed by Shashwat Sachdev, has also received tremendous acclaim. Singer Jasmine Sandlas has 5 songs in the Dhurandhar The Revenge album. In an interaction with Ranveer Allahbadia on his podcast, the singer shared how the album was created. (Also read: Singer Jasmine Sandlas reveals this Dhurandhar 2 song was created on the day of the music album launch at 4 am) Jasmine Sandlas called Shashwat Sachdev a ‘genius’. What Jasmine said During the chat, Jasmine said, “He [Shashwat] is such a genius, a dear friend and yes, I agree the fact that, ‘What an album!’ Both times! The freedom to create with his intuition. Aditya Dhar is a major reason, he gave all the freedom to him and to me to write the songs. It was such a vast space where we could create those songs.” Jasmine said that Sashwat used to wake up in the morning and pray and set …

‘Our story isn’t over’: Priya Sachdev shares emotional post for Sunjay Kapur on their ninth anniversary amid estate dispute | Bollywood News

‘Our story isn’t over’: Priya Sachdev shares emotional post for Sunjay Kapur on their ninth anniversary amid estate dispute | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiApr 13, 2026 06:51 PM IST Things turned contentious after the death of businessman Sunjay Kapur, when Priya Sachdev reportedly claimed that he had transferred his entire estate to her. The matter is currently being contested in court, with Sunjay’s mother and sister, along with the children he shared with Karisma Kapoor, on one side, and Priya on the other. Amid the ongoing legal battle, Priya took to Instagram to share a series of pictures remembering Sunjay on their ninth wedding anniversary. Posting moments from their wedding day, she penned a heartfelt note. In the images, Priya is seen in an orange and gold Banarasi kurta set, while Sunjay wears a white kurta with a pink turban, reflecting a traditional Punjabi ceremony. The couple is seen praying, taking pheras, and posing together as newlyweds. The post also featured a note Priya said Sunjay had handwritten for her on their seventh anniversary. It read: “Us. This is just the beginning of our time together. To 7 years of marriage and to 7 more …

Sunjay Kapur’s mother says Priya Sachdev ‘wouldn’t have had the guts’ if he was alive, opens up about bond with Karisma’s kids | Bollywood News

Sunjay Kapur’s mother says Priya Sachdev ‘wouldn’t have had the guts’ if he was alive, opens up about bond with Karisma’s kids | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiApr 9, 2026 10:53 AM IST Late business tycoon Sunjay Kapur’s will and estate dispute continues to make headlines as tensions between the family members increase. The legal battle started when Karisma Kapoor’s children moved the Delhi High Court, alleging that their father’s widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur, forged his will. The row has also spilled into the RK Family Trust, where Priya, both a trustee and beneficiary, served a notice removing Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur, as trustee effective March 25. Now, in a recent interview, Sunjay’s mother Rani, opened up about her relationship with Karisma and her kids, Samaira and Kiaan. Rani Kapur says she was very close to her son Sunjay During a conversation with ANI, she spoke about the ongoing legal dispute, emphasising on her bond with her son Sunjay. “She (Priya Kapur) wouldn’t have had the guts to have a dispute (if Sunjay Kapur had been alive today). When Sunjay was alive, she didn’t have the guts to say anything. I was very close to Sunjay. He never went …

Aditya Dhar lauds Shashwat Sachdev for creating ’14 songs in 11 days’ for Dhurandhar 2, working in ’21–22-hour stretches’ | Bollywood News

Aditya Dhar lauds Shashwat Sachdev for creating ’14 songs in 11 days’ for Dhurandhar 2, working in ’21–22-hour stretches’ | Bollywood News

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar has been making headlines for its marvelous storytelling and performances of the star cast. The action thriller’s music has also won millions of hearts, going viral on social media. Now, the film’s director Aditya Dhar has given a special shoutout to music composer Shashwat Sachdev on social media, for working relentlessly on Dhurandhar’s songs. Taking to his Instagram handle, Dhar wrote a heartwarming message for Sachdev, applauding his skills and their personal connection. The filmmaker revealed that the young music director composed nine songs in nine days for Dhurandhar Part 1, along with the background music in six days. For Dhurandhar 2, he made 14 songs in 11 days and did the BG score in three days. “Here’s to Shashwat Sachdev. Some collaborations go beyond work, they become deeply personal.
Sha has been that for me. Not just the music composer of Dhurandhar but someone I see as a younger brother, someone I’ve shared chaos, silence, ideas and some of the most intense creative days with. What he’s done on this film still …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Shashwat Sachdev wins the award for Best Background Score for Dhurandhar | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Shashwat Sachdev wins the award for Best Background Score for Dhurandhar | Bollywood News

2 min readMumbaiApr 5, 2026 08:36 PM IST Chetak Screen Awards 2026: A star-studded night witnessed Shashwat Sachdev taking home the Chetak Screen Award for Best Background Score for the film Dhurandhar. Given that the film was quite loved, the background score was also lauded by the audience. Other than Shashwat Sachdev, the other nominees in the category were AR Rahman for Chhaava, Shashwat Sachdeva for Dhurandhar, Sandeep Chowta for Haq, Naren Chandavarkar, and Benedict Taylor for Homebound, and John Steward Eduri for Saiyaara. Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, comedians Zakir Khan and Sunil Grover, and eminent journalist Saurabh Dwivedi (Editor – Hindi, The Indian Express) served as hosts in the ceremony. ALSO READ | Chetak Screen Awards 2026 LIVE Updates: India’s credible film awards back; Dhurandhar leads with 24 nominations About Chetak Screen Awards 2026 Presented by The Indian Express Group, the Chetak Screen Awards are widely regarded as one of India’s most credible film honours, guided by a commitment to merit, fairness, and peer-led recognition. Winners are selected by the independent Screen Academy, a not-for-profit …

Delhi High Court Summons Priya Sachdev Kapur In Rani Kapur’s Suit Over Family Trust Dispute | India News

Delhi High Court Summons Priya Sachdev Kapur In Rani Kapur’s Suit Over Family Trust Dispute | India News

Last Updated:January 29, 2026, 12:58 IST The Delhi High Court has issued summons to Priya Sachdev Kapur and notice on Rani Kapur’s interim relief plea in a fresh suit challenging the RK Family Trust. Priya Kapur, wife of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur (File photo/PTI) The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued summons to Priya Sachdev Kapur in a fresh civil suit filed by Rani Kapur, the mother of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, over the creation and functioning of the RK Family Trust. The court has also issued notice on Rani Kapur’s application seeking interim relief and said it has granted Priya Kapur and the other respondents an opportunity to file their responses to the plea. Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit First Published: January 29, 2026, 12:54 IST News india Delhi High Court Summons Priya Sachdev Kapur In Rani Kapur’s Suit Over Family Trust Dispute Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 …

Sunjay Kapur’s sister Mandhira sides with Karisma Kapoor and her children; reacts to Priya Sachdev filing defamation suit: ‘Kids lost their best friend’ | Bollywood News

Sunjay Kapur’s sister Mandhira sides with Karisma Kapoor and her children; reacts to Priya Sachdev filing defamation suit: ‘Kids lost their best friend’ | Bollywood News

Late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s wife Priya Kapur has been fighting a legal battle with his family over the ownership of his Rs 30,000 crore estate. Recently, Priya filed a criminal defamation case against Sunjay’s sister, Mandhira Kapur Smith. Now, Mandhira has reacted to her complaint, claiming she has never lied about anything. As per a Bar and Bench report, Priya’s defamation case alleges that Mandhira repeatedly uploaded and circulated videos across social media platforms such as Instagram and X, explicitly naming Priya and made “false allegations designed to cause hatred, ridicule and social ostracism; thereby demolishing the reputation of the complainant.” The complaint also mentioned that in a podcast, Sunjay’s sister implied that Priya’s marriage with him was troubled and not legitimate. Addressing the same, Mandhira said, “All of what I said is mentioned in court, how am I defaming? Anything I have lied about, let me know, because I can guarantee I’ve lied about nothing. The funny thing is the media got it before me! These are all tactics to distract me from what …