The bitter inheritance battle over late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s Rs 30,000-crore estate has not only reached the Delhi High Court but also brought long-standing family fractures to the surface. Sunjay’s sister, Mandhira Kapur Smith, has now broken her silence, voicing her support for Charisma kapoor and her children, while openly admitting her strained ties with Priya Sachdev Kapur.In an interview with ndtv, mandhira made it clear where she stands. “Priya ne mujhse duuri banayi, lolo meri sabse achi dost hai. (Priya Sachdev Isolated Me, Lolo [Karisma Kapoor] is my best friend.)” She said her bond with Karisma had only grown stronger through the years.
Proud of Samaira and Kiaan
Speaking about her niece and nephew, samaira and kiaan, mandhira praised the way karisma has raised them. “Meri BHateeji Aur Bhatije, Samaira Aur Kiaan, Ko Karishma Ne Jis Tarah Se Paala Hai, Us Par Mujhe Bohot Garv Hai. Hain aur unki zindagi kaisi hai, toh mujhe bohot garv hota hai. in life, I feel immense pride.) “
Distanced from Azarias
Her relationship with Priya’s son Azarias, however, was a different story. “Durbhagya se Azarias se mujhe duur rakha gaya. (Unfortunately, I was kept away from Azarias),” she said, reflecting on how the dispute had impacted personal ties.
Calls for transparency
Mandhira expressed hope that the ongoing court proceedings will finally bring clarity to the matter. “Mujhe khushi hai ki court ke directive Transparency laaye. Matter.)”She also backed Samaira and Kiaan’s challenge to the will, questioning why they would be excluded from their father’s inheritance. For her, full transparency is the only way the family can move past the bitter feud.Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on a legal hearing as reported by a third-party source. The details provided represent allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing, and a final verdict has not been reached. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.