TALENTED Indian actor Barun Sobti has a global fan base dedicated to following all of his work and showing him unconditional support.
One of these fans is Valeria from Buenos Aires in Argentina, who always goes that one extra step for the popular star. Eastern Eye caught up with the super fan to find out more.
What first connected you to Barun Sobti?
My first connection with Barun Sobti was through his series Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon and despite not understanding the language, I saw it countless times. Then when Peru began transmitting it, dubbed into Spanish, I was able to watch it fully.
What made you a super fan?
His acting surprised me. He captivated me and I could not stop looking at him.
Tell us something super you have done for Barun?
I will always support him in whatever way I can. One crazy thing I did for Barun was getting up at 2.30am to see the premiere of The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family even though it was in Hindi. I had to wait almost three months to see it again with subtitles, but it was worth it.
What has been your most memorable moment?
The most memorable moment without a doubt was the arrival of Sifat his daughter. All Sobtians looked forward to her arrival. The Sobtians are a big family and I’m happy to be one of them.
What is the thing you most love about Barun?
It’s his simplicity, which makes it feel like he is one of us. He is able to show all his talent when the cameras are on and is constantly growing as an actor.
Which quality in Barun do you most relate to?
His way of being. No matter how much is said about him, he just carries on and is unstoppable. I also relate to the way he loves his family, friends and animals. I also play Candy Crush like him and would like to know at what level he is. Finally, his crazy hair – I usually have mine like that, but only at home. I love him and relate to him in many ways.
What is your favourite work he has done?
Without a doubt (his character) Arnav Singh Raizada. I fell in love with him and continue to fall in love with all his characters from start to finish.
Why do you love being a super fan?
Barun has his feet on the ground, knows what he wants and continues to rise as an artist. He is admirable in so many ways and I am proud to be a fan. Twitter: @valeriamateo80.
Karisma Kapoor’s children allege late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s will is forged.
Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani claims the document is riddled with digital edits and contradictions.
Delhi High Court to resume hearing on the £3 billion inheritance case.
A digital will at the centre of a family feud
The inheritance dispute over the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s £3 billion estate has intensified, as Karisma Kapoor’s children, Samaira and Kiaan, accused their stepmother, Priya Sachdev Kapur of fabricating his will.
Appearing before the Delhi High Court, senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani said the document in question was “a deliberate fabrication engineered by Priya Kapur to gain control of every major asset,” including company shares, trusts, and prime real estate, while excluding Kapur’s children and his mother, Rani Kapur.
“The will exists only in digital form, no signatures, no registration, and no handwriting. There’s no trace of Sunjay Kapur’s involvement,” Jethmalani told Justice Jyoti Singh, arguing that the industrialist had become “a digital ghost in his own will.”
Contradictions raise questions of authenticity
The senior counsel drew the court’s attention to several glaring inconsistencies in the document, particularly its repeated use of feminine pronouns. “When you find ‘she’ and ‘her’ used multiple times in a will attributed to Sunjay Kapur, it’s difficult to believe he drafted it,” Jethmalani argued.
Adding to the doubts, the document identifies the deceased as a ‘testatrix’, a term used exclusively for women leaving behind a will. “A document like this would have been an embarrassment to someone as meticulous and image-conscious as Mr Kapur,” he said, stressing that the language itself undermines the will’s credibility.
Legal experts say such inconsistencies could play a crucial role in determining the case’s outcome. Rahul R. Shelke, civil lawyer at the Bombay High Court, told Moneycontrol: “In high-value succession cases, even small linguistic errors can have major implications. The Court will assess whether these were simple drafting mistakes or evidence of tampering after death. Establishing authorship and intent will be key.”
Samaira and Kiaan Kapur with mother Karishma KapoorGetty Images
Control of the empire under scrutiny
According to Jethmalani, Priya Kapur currently controls 60% of the estate directly, 12% through her son, and 75% of the Kapur family trust, giving her near-total control over Sunjay Kapur’s business interests. “This isn’t inheritance,” he said. “It’s a takeover disguised as widowhood.”
The Delhi High Court is expected to resume the hearing at 2:30 pm on October 15, 2025.
Last month, Samaira and Kiaan Kapur moved the court seeking their rightful share in their father’s vast estate. On September 26, the court allowed Priya Sachdev Kapur to submit a sealed list of assets. During an earlier hearing on October 9, the children compared their stepmother to “Cinderella’s evil stepmother.”
Sunjay Kapur, chairman of Sona Comstar, passed away in London in June following a heart attack. He was married to Karisma Kapoor from 2003 to 2016 and later to Priya Sachdev in 2017.
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