Amid the continued inheritance dispute inside the Kapur family, Mandhira Kapur Smith, sister of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, has spoken publicly following a defamation case filed against her by Sunjay Kapur’s widow, Priya Sachdeva Kapur.
‘I’m not here to lie’: Mandhira Kapur responds to defamation case amid Sunjay Kapur inheritance dispute
Chatting with Republic TV, Mandhira described the developments as unlucky and said that issues surrounding the family’s estate have come to light only recently. She supported claims earlier made by her mother, Rani Kapur, alleging that the Rani Kapur Family Trust was created through forgery and manipulation.
“It’s unlucky we’re checking out these things now… And it’s something we’ve to call out because your entire estate of my father’s was left to my mother. And it was to be divided after my mother’s sole beneficiary. It was to be divided between all of the three siblings and… grandchildren,” Mandhira said.
When asked whether she believed Priya Sachdeva Kapur exerted pressure on Sunjay Kapur in matters related to the trust, Mandhira declined to invest. “I’m not going to comment on that… [But] I don’t think [my brother] was the form of person to have done this,” she stated.
Mandhira also spoke in regards to the impact of the dispute on her mother, Rani Kapur. “What has happened together with her is incredibly unfair. You understand she’s lost her husband. She’s lost her son. She’s lost the legacy which they’ve built together. So we wish to make certain she has that peace,” she said.
Addressing the situation involving Karisma Kapoor’s children, Samaira and Kiaan, Mandhira said the youngsters have been deprived of what she believes are their rightful interests. “My father was very clear about my mother being the only real beneficiary and the grandkids being taken care of,” she said.
Speaking about Karisma Kapoor, Mandhira added, “Like all mother she desires to make certain kids are secure. They’ve had an enormous loss of their life. She’s a superb support system for her children and he or she desires to make certain her kids are secure and they’ve anyway had such an enormous loss.”
The inheritance dispute has also resulted in a defamation case filed by Priya Sachdeva Kapur under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The grievance alleges that Mandhira made defamatory statements through interviews, podcasts, and digital platforms, causing reputational harm at a vulnerable time following Sunjay Kapur’s death.
Responding to the allegations, Mandhira rejected claims of malicious intent. “I’m not… being malicious or anything. If the reality is what it’s, there’s nothing I can do about it. I’m not here to lie,” she said. Questioning the idea of the case, she added, “What’s the defamation here? What bit is the defamation? She may not like what’s being said but then I can’t help it if it’s the reality… I’m literally telling the reality.”
The legal proceedings related to Sunjay Kapur’s estate and the defamation case remain ongoing.
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