It started with silence. Then came the glances. The whispers. And finally, the war that Bollywood didn’t see coming.

The passing of Sunjay Kapur was already a storm that shook not just the corridors of his business empire, but the emotional walls of two women—Karisma Kapoor, the ex-wife, and Priya Sachdev, the current widow. But beneath the flowers laid at his memorial and the condolences spoken in hushed tones, something else was brewing. Something worth ₹30,000 crore.

And now, Kareena Kapoor has spoken.

Not with rage. Not with theatrics. But with the calm defiance of a sister who’s watched her sibling carry burdens too heavy for any woman to bear alone.

“I stand by my sister,” Kareena said during a brief interaction outside her Bandra residence. “She’s always put her children first. And she’s doing it again now.”

But this isn’t just a story about loyalty or grief. It’s about inheritance. Power. And what a mother is willing to do to protect the future of her children.

Karisma Kapoor has long stayed out of the media frenzy when it comes to her ex-husband Sunjay Kapur. Their marriage ended years ago, but what remained was a quiet co-parenting relationship and the presence of two children: Samaira and Kiaan. Sunjay moved on with Priya Sachdev, Karisma with her own career and family.

But death has a strange way of unearthing old tensions.

Sunjay Kapur reportedly passed away in June 2025, leaving behind a ₹30,000 crore fortune, mainly tied to his ownership in the booming Sona Comstar automotive empire. Almost overnight, headlines exploded with questions: Who inherits it all? Where does Karisma stand? Does Kiaan have a legal right to the legacy of his late father?

Then came the reports of Karisma landing in Delhi with her children. According to insiders, it wasn’t a coincidence. It was a move made in response to decisions allegedly taken by Priya Sachdev and Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur—decisions that could impact Kiaan’s stake in the empire.

It didn’t help that Priya updated her Instagram bio to reflect her position on the board of the Kapur business, only to delete her profile shortly after netizens erupted. To many, that was confirmation that something was being hidden.

Karisma, known for her grace under pressure, has not publicly commented. But her actions speak louder than any press statement. Friends say she is determined to ensure Kiaan’s name doesn’t get erased from any document that bears Sunjay’s signature. Not for herself. But for her son.

And Kareena? She’s not staying silent anymore.

“She’s not after money,” Kareena said, in what many believe is a direct jab at Priya’s inner circle who claim Karisma is leveraging sympathy for gain. “She’s after fairness. Justice. For Kiaan.”

Sources close to the family claim the biggest hurdle is not Karisma’s legal position—because technically, she may have no direct claim—but proving that Sunjay’s intentions were to provide for all his children equally. That’s where Kareena’s support becomes more than symbolic. It becomes strategic.

Because in Bollywood, when one Kapoor speaks, the industry listens.

The court proceedings haven’t even begun, but the battle has already taken social media by storm. Hashtags like #JusticeForKiaan and #KapurInheritanceWar have begun trending in India, with fans divided. Some sympathize with Priya Sachdev, who also has a son with Sunjay. Others argue that Karisma’s quiet dignity is exactly why she deserves support now.

Priya has not released a statement, but her withdrawal from social media has only amplified the whispers.

Back at the Kapoor household, Kareena has reportedly taken on the role of advisor and protector, meeting with Karisma’s lawyers, shielding her nephew from paparazzi, and making sure the narrative doesn’t turn toxic for the children.

“Kiaan is watching,” Kareena was heard telling a journalist. “And we owe it to him to keep this clean.”

But how do you keep anything clean when ₹30,000 crore is on the line?

Family insiders reveal that Karisma’s move to involve legal counsel may soon result in a formal claim—not for the whole estate, but for a designated trust or share to be locked for Kiaan’s future. Some say she has copies of emails and communications with Sunjay before his death, where he allegedly confirmed his plans to support all his children equally.

Meanwhile, Priya’s allies argue that she was the one who stood beside Sunjay during his health battles, and that the current will reflects Sunjay’s wishes during his final years. It’s not about erasing Kiaan, they say, but about honoring a man’s evolution.

And yet, the world waits.

For a verdict. For a statement. For one sister to win for her son, and for another woman to defend what she believes is her husband’s final truth.

As Kareena left a private gathering this weekend, a reporter shouted, “Are you going to court with Karisma?” She turned, smiled softly, and said, “If I have to.”

In a city of lights, cameras, and endless drama, sometimes the most powerful scenes happen when the cameras aren’t rolling.

And sometimes, all it takes is a sister to remind the world—this isn’t about gold. It’s about blood.