When Lalit Modi Made His Relationship With Sushmita Sen Official And Shocked The Internet - See VIRAL Post

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IPL chairman Lalit Modi has once again brought his past relationship with actress and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen into the spotlight after candidly speaking about the criticism they faced as a couple. In a recent interview, Modi defended the actress against long-standing ‘gold digger’ allegations, calling the narrative unfair and revealing that Sushmita often paid for their outings. His remarks have reignited discussions surrounding their highly publicised romance, which first stunned the internet in July 2022 after Modi made their relationship Instagram official with a series of cosy holiday pictures. Here’s revisiting Lalit Modi and Sushmita Sen’s relationship timeline.

When Lalit Modi made relationship with Sushmita Sen official

Lalit Modi officially confirmed his relationship with Sushmita Sen on July 14, 2022, through a surprise social media announcement that quickly sent the internet into a frenzy. The revelation grabbed massive attention due to its unexpected nature and the contrasting reactions the couple received online.The former IPL chairman shared a string of cosy photographs with the actress from their holidays in the Maldives and Sardinia on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Calling Sushmita his “better half”, Modi wrote that he was “over the moon”, fuelling speculation about a possible marriage before later clarifying that the two were only dating. Take a look at the viral post:

Following this, Lalit also shared that they are not married but are dating. Take a look:

Not only this post, but also Lalit Modi updated his Instagram bio in 2022 to profess his love for Sen. He wrote, "finally starting a new life with my partner in crime. My love @sushmitasen47. However, he later removed her name and handle, sparking speculation of their split.

What did Lalit Modi say about Sushmita Sen recently?

During a recent conversation with Humans of Bombay, Lalit Modi spoke candidly about his past relationship with Sushmita Sen and defended the actress against the criticism she faced online. “Sushmita is a beautiful, successful and self-made woman. She has more diamonds than almost anyone I know, and she earned everything herself,” he said. Modi further revealed that during their relationship, Sushmita often paid for their outings. “I was like a kept boyfriend,” he remarked humorously, before adding, “If anything, Lalit was the diamond digger.” He also described the former Miss Universe as a true “diamond”.Lalit also looked back on his relationship with Sushmita Sen with admiration, saying she played a deeply meaningful role in his life. Calling the former Miss Universe “very special”, the businessman admitted that their time together influenced him in more ways than one. “She helped me grow into many of the things I am today and was an extremely important part of my life at that time. It was a very special relationship,” Modi shared while speaking about their bond.Meanwhile, their relationship became viral on social media but it eventually came to an end and Sushmita Sen later brushed it off as “just another phase” while reflecting on that chapter of her life during a 2023 interview with Mid-Day.