The multi-crore inheritance battle surrounding the late Sanjay Kapoor has taken a vicious turn, with Priya Kapoor slapping a civil defamation suit on her husband’s sister, Mandhira Kapoor. Filed in Delhi High Court, the petition seeks Rs 20 crore compensation and a gag order on Mandhira’s alleged smear campaign.
According to Priya’s complaint, Mandhira, alongside podcaster Pooja Choudhary, has peddled vicious lies on digital platforms, podcasts, and media spots. These barbs, Priya claims, aim to demolish her standing in society and paint her as the villain in the estate tussle.
Sanjay Kapoor’s passing ignited this firestorm. With three wives—Karishma bearing two kids, Priya one son—the estate’s division remains mired in controversy. Courts are wrestling with will authenticity, asset splits, and trust controls amid accusations flying from all sides.
Priya had previously lodged a criminal defamation FIR against the duo in lower courts, prompting summons. Undeterred, Mandhira insists her words ring true, decrying Priya’s moves as attempts to hoard the wealth.
Observers see this as a classic case of familial implosion under fortune’s weight. As hearings loom in the high court, the public will get a front-row seat to this explosive mix of legacy, loyalty, and litigation.