Here’s a refined biography of Priya Sachdev Kapur, blending insights from fashion, film, business, and her life with the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur:
Early Life & Education
- Born: 15 December 1977, New York City; raised in Delhi
- Family: Daughter of renowned car dealer Ashok Sachdev and Pinky Sachdev; siblings include sister Charu and brothers Harpreet and Hans
- Education: Studied at The British School, Delhi; earned a BSc in Mathematics & Business Management from University College London (UCL) in 1999
Early Career
- Finance: Began as an investment banking analyst in M&A at Credit Suisse First Boston, London (2000–2002)
- Auto Business: Returned to join her family’s dealership, The Sachdev Group (TSG), in India
- Entrepreneurship: Founded Harpreet Insurance (2003), launched luxury boutiques such as Kitsch (Delhi, Mumbai), Lanvin, Jean Paul Gaultier, Stella McCartney, Love Moschino & co-launched e‑commerce site Rock N Shop (2014)
Modelling, Acting & Media
- Modeling & Ads: Featured in TV commercials — with Kareena Kapoor (Lux soap) and Amitabh Bachchan — and music videos (Jassi Sidhu, Jazzy B)
- Film: Appeared in a supporting role in Yash Raj’s Neal ‘n’ Nikki (2005) opposite Uday Chopra
Personal Life & Family
- First Marriage: Married American hotelier Vikram Chatwal in February 2006; they had a daughter, Safira. The marriage ended in divorce by 2011
- Marriage to Sunjay Kapur: Met in 2012, married in April 2017. Sunjay was previously married to Nandita Mahtani, then Karisma Kapoor
- Children: Together they had a son, Azarias, born in December 2018. She also embraced stepchildren — Samaira and Kiaan — from Sunjay’s previous marriage; the family maintained warm ties
Corporate Roles
- Leadership Positions: Managing Director of Sona Autocomp Holding (since 2017) and Group Director, Corporate Communications (since 2018) at Sona Group
- Fashion Ventures: Continues to run fashion boutiques and her e‑commerce platform, maintaining a strong presence in high-end retail
Public Persona & Influence
- Social Media: Recognized for her family-focused, fitness, and fashion content; viewed as a graceful presence in social circles
- Media Coverage: Gained attention post the death of Sunjay Kapur, particularly for an emotional anniversary tribute that went viral
Summary
Priya Sachdev Kapur is a multifaceted personality—an LSE/UCL-educated finance professional, former model and actress, savvy entrepreneur in fashion and autos, and a high-profile corporate leader. Beyond business, she’s known for her blended family, graceful public image, and emotional resilience during personal upheavals.