In a stunning twist that stunned even the inner circles of Bollywood’s elite, actress Karisma Kapoor took complete control over her ex-husband Sunjay Kapur’s funeral proceedings — reportedly denying his current wife, Priya Sachdev, any say or ceremonial rights. The move left many asking: what really happened between these two women?

🕯️ THE DEATH THAT REIGNITED A FEUD

When industrialist Sunjay Kapur — the controversial ex-husband of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor — suddenly passed away, all eyes were on how the family would handle the rites. Sunjay had been married to model and entrepreneur Priya Sachdev since 2017, and the public naturally assumed she would play a central role in the final ceremonies.

Instead, to everyone’s surprise, it was Karisma Kapoor — his first wife and the mother of his children — who took full charge of the funeral rituals. According to sources close to the family, Priya was allegedly sidelined and not given the traditional widow’s rights typically expected in Indian customs.

👩‍⚖️ THE LEGAL & TRADITIONAL ANGLE

Why did Karisma have the authority to make such a bold move?

Insiders say that prior to his death, Sunjay had a legal arrangement naming Karisma as the guardian and primary decision-maker for their children, and next of kin for certain rights involving family customs — a clause reportedly included as part of their divorce settlement and revised wills.

While this might seem shocking, it’s important to note that in many traditional Indian families, the mother of the deceased’s children is given ceremonial precedence, especially when the second marriage is fraught with tension or legal ambiguity.

💥 KARISMA VS PRIYA: A HISTORY OF TENSION

The relationship between Karisma Kapoor and Priya Sachdev has long been icy at best and hostile at worst. Their names have appeared side by side in gossip columns for years, often involving:

Custody battles

Allegations of disrespect

Rumors of interference and manipulation

There have even been whispers that Priya Sachdev once tried to block Karisma from attending a private school event for her children, claiming it was her “rightful space” as Sunjay’s current wife.

Now, Karisma seems to have flipped the script — making it crystal clear who still holds sway over the Kapur legacy.

😢 PRIYA SACHDEV’S REACTION: IGNORED & ISOLATED?

Reports say Priya was present at the funeral but kept at a noticeable distance. Several sources claim she wasn’t allowed to speak during the rituals, nor did she take part in the ‘mukhagni’ (final fire ceremony) — a role traditionally reserved for the spouse or eldest son.

Photos circulating online show Priya seated apart, visibly emotional, but with no direct involvement in the proceedings.

Her inner circle has remained tight-lipped, but a cryptic Instagram story she posted hours later said:

“Respect is earned, not demanded. Silence is dignity.”

🧾 WHO REALLY HAD THE RIGHT?

According to family law experts, while Priya Sachdev was the legal wife at the time of Sunjay’s death, Karisma Kapoor may still have certain legal and spiritual claims — especially as the primary guardian of his children and holder of joint family customs under Hindu law.

In some cases, the presence of minor children from the first marriage can heavily influence who performs the rites.

🧨 CONCLUSION: A FAMILY DIVIDED IN DEATH

Sunjay Kapur’s funeral wasn’t just a farewell — it was a battlefield of unresolved tensions, hidden paperwork, and emotional scars that refused to heal.

Karisma Kapoor may have stood tall as the dignified protector of her children, but many couldn’t help but wonder: was this about tradition, love… or long-standing revenge?

As Bollywood mourns another chapter in its messy legacy of marriages and power struggles, one thing is clear: even in death, the Kapoor-Kapur-Sachdev triangle is far from over.