Who Is Safira Chatwal, Sunjay Kapur’s Stepdaughter?
New Delhi, India – July 30, 2025 — Safira Chatwal, the stepdaughter of the late Indian industrialist Sunjay Kapur, has recently drawn attention amid speculation about her role in the inheritance of Kapur’s estimated ₹30,000-crore business empire. Safira, a 19-year-old student, is the daughter of Priya Sachdev Kapur from her first marriage to American hotelier and businessman Vikram Chatwal. Following Kapur’s sudden death on June 12, 2025, due to a heart attack during a polo match in London, Safira’s name has surfaced in discussions about the future of Sona Comstar, the auto components company Kapur chaired.
Background and Family Ties
Safira was born to Priya Sachdev and Vikram Chatwal, whose high-profile marriage ended in divorce in 2011 after a contentious custody battle, with Priya gaining custody. When Priya married Sunjay Kapur in 2017, Safira moved into Kapur’s household, and he reportedly adopted her as his stepdaughter, fostering a close relationship. Kapur, who was previously married to Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor (2003–2016), had two children with her, Samaira and Kiaan, and a son, Azarias, with Priya. Priya has described their blended family of four children—Samaira, Safira, Kiaan, and Azarias—as tightly knit, with Safira and Samaira sharing a particularly close bond.
Education and Interests
Safira is currently a student at Marlborough College in England, where she is pursuing studies with a focus on international relations and contemporary geopolitical issues. Her academic interests reflect a commitment to social causes, notably demonstrated through her initiative R.I.G.H.T. (Real Inclusion in Gender Health Treatment), a project aimed at establishing gender-inclusive health centers across Delhi-NCR to address discrimination faced by the transgender community in India.
Inheritance Speculation
Following Kapur’s death, media reports have speculated that Safira could inherit a significant portion of his wealth, potentially surpassing the shares of Kapur’s biological children, Samaira, Kiaan, and Azarias. While Kapur’s will has not been publicly disclosed, sources suggest that under Indian law, Safira, as an adopted stepchild, holds equal inheritance rights to his other children. The Sona Group, including Sona Comstar with a market cap of over ₹31,000 crore, is at the center of a succession dispute involving Kapur’s mother, Rani Kapur, and Priya Sachdev Kapur, who was recently appointed as a non-executive director of Sona Comstar with 99.44% shareholder approval.
Adding fuel to the speculation, reports indicate Safira may have changed her surname from Chatwal to Kapur on social media, though her Instagram bio currently lists neither surname, leaving the claim unconfirmed. This alleged change, alongside Priya’s shift to “Priya Sunjay Kapur,” has sparked online theories about strategic moves to secure the Kapur legacy. Some netizens suggest the surname change could be linked to inheritance claims, while others argue it reflects a personal choice to honor her stepfather.
Public Perception and Family Dynamics
Priya Sachdev Kapur has publicly emphasized the unity of their blended family, noting in a 2025 interview that Azarias’s birth acted as a “glue” for the family, strengthening ties between Safira and her stepsiblings. She described Safira’s warm relationship with Kapur, built through direct communication and mutual respect, despite initial challenges in integrating into his household. However, tensions have emerged, with Rani Kapur alleging coercion and unauthorized control over the family’s assets, implicitly targeting Priya. These claims have intensified scrutiny on Safira’s potential role in the family’s financial future.
Ongoing Developments
As the succession battle unfolds, Safira remains a figure of interest, balancing her academic pursuits and social activism with the complexities of her family’s high-profile legacy. While some reports highlight her potential to inherit a significant share of Kapur’s fortune, others caution that the final distribution depends on his undisclosed will and ongoing legal proceedings. The Sona Comstar board has maintained that its operations remain stable, honoring Kapur’s legacy, but the resolution of the inheritance dispute will likely shape Safira’s and the family’s future.
Sources: India.com, Hindustan Times, News18, BollywoodShaadis.com