In a dramatic escalation of their inheritance battle, the children of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur from his marriage to Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor told the Delhi High Court on Tuesday that their father could not have draughted his purported will, as it uses feminine pronouns like "she" and "her" to describe him. Represented by counsel, siblings Samaira and Kiaan Raj challenged the document's validity before Justice Jyoti Singh, arguing it exposes fundamental flaws in a will governing an estate valued at around ₹30,000 crore. The submission highlighted repeated instances of gendered language in the declaration clause, such as "her last will", "her witness", and "her presence", suggesting the author was female and casting serious doubt on Kapur's involvement.

Sunjay Kapur, chairman of Sona Comstar and heir to a prominent auto ancillary empire, died on June 12, 2025, at age 50 from undisclosed health issues, leaving behind a sprawling legacy that includes stakes in automotive firms, real estate, and trusts. His 2019 marriage to entrepreneur Priya Kapur, his third, produced a son, and she has emerged as the will's primary beneficiary, allegedly receiving 60% of assets and 75% of a family trust, with her son allotted about 12%.

Kapur's earlier unions—with fashion designer Namrata Kapur (divorced in 2009) and Karisma Kapoor (married 2003-2016)—yielded Samaira (born 2005) and Kiaan (born 2010), who now contest the will's authenticity, claiming it was forged amid a "glaring hurry" to limit their shares. The family rift, playing out publicly despite court gag orders, echoes Bollywood's high-stakes family dramas but underscores real vulnerabilities in estate planning for ultra-wealthy Indians.

The counsel lambasted the will's anomalies, stating, "The author of the clause could not have been Sunjay Kapur... The testator is now a she. This is an absurdity." He noted no explanation for the errors, insisting a man of Kapur's stature—with access to top legal advisors—would never sign such a document, even if of "unsound mind". Previous hearings revealed further irregularities: Kapur allegedly misspelt Kiaan's name multiple times and listed Samaira's address incorrectly, fuelling forgery allegations against Priya and unnamed defendants. On October 9, the children branded Priya a "greedy Cinderella stepmother", invoking the fairy tale's archetype of favouritism toward her own child. They demanded a probe, status quo on asset transfers, and disclosure of the will's drafter—information Priya's side has withheld, prompting accusations of secrecy from beneficiaries.

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Priya Kapur, who informed the court on September 10 of receiving ₹1,900 crore from a family trust as nominee, has countered by filing a sealed asset list as directed on September 26, with the judge urging media silence to protect sensitivities. The executor's receipt of the will just a day before its reading, coupled with claims it was altered during Kapur's vacation with Kiaan, adds intrigue, as does the alleged reward to the forger. Justice Singh, balancing the plea for investigation against procedural norms, deferred further arguments to Wednesday.

This case highlights broader issues in Indian probate law, where wills lacking witnesses or professional oversight often invite challenges, especially in blended families. As the hearing resumes, the outcome could redefine inheritance norms for high-net-worth individuals, with the Kapoor-Kapur offspring seeking not just equity but vindication.

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