Karisma Kapoor’s Marriage in the Spotlight

The marriage of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor to businessman and polo player Sunjay Kapur has once again captured public attention following Sunjay’s untimely death at 53 during a polo match in London on June 12. Director-producer Suneel Darshan, who worked with Karisma on several films, recently shared insights into her married life during an interview with journalist Vickey Lalwani. According to Darshan, Karisma faced an identity crisis in her marriage, aspiring to be a “domesticated” wife but instead becoming a “trophy” wife.

Friendship and Marriage Dynamics

Suneel Darshan revealed that Karisma was initially a friend of Sunjay’s sister and showed no romantic interest in him. Despite frequent visits to Delhi, Darshan never perceived them as a couple. He described the marriage as an “ugly turn” in Karisma’s life, noting her desire for a homely lifestyle rather than the glamorous world she found herself in. The cultural differences between Mumbai and Delhi further complicated her adjustment to Sunjay’s opulent lifestyle.

Cultural and Personal Challenges

Darshan elaborated on the cultural challenges Karisma faced, highlighting how she struggled to fit into the lavish world of Delhi’s elite. Despite her fame and success as Raj Kapoor’s granddaughter and a leading actress, Karisma yearned for a simpler life focused on family. Her abrupt decision to marry Sunjay, following a broken engagement with Abhishek Bachchan, added to the complexity of her situation.

Marriage and Divorce Timeline

Karisma and Sunjay married in 2003 and had two children together: daughter Samaira in 2005 and son Kiaan in 2011. However, their marriage faced numerous challenges, leading to their filing for divorce by mutual consent in 2014, which was finalized in 2016. After their separation, Sunjay remarried Priya Sachdev.

Reflections on a Troubled Union

In light of Sunjay Kapur’s passing, the focus has returned to his troubled marriage with Karisma Kapoor. Suneel Darshan’s candid remarks offer a glimpse into the personal struggles faced by the actress during her marriage and highlight the cultural and personal factors that contributed to its challenges.