Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has finally spoken in detail about his past relationship with actress and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen. Addressing the controversy that followed the public revelation of their romance in 2022, Modi strongly defended the actress against the “gold digger” allegations that surfaced online and shared why their relationship eventually came to an end.
Lalit Modi Calls Sushmita Sen ‘Very Special’
In a recent conversation, Lalit Modi reflected on his relationship with Sushmita Sen, describing her as one of the most important people in his life.
According to Modi, Sushmita played a significant role during a crucial phase of his life and helped him grow personally. He recalled their relationship fondly and said he continues to hold deep respect and affection for the actress even after their separation.
Modi described their bond as a special chapter in his life and emphasized that he only has positive memories from their time together.
Why Did Lalit Modi And Sushmita Sen Break Up?
Speaking about the reason behind their split, Lalit Modi revealed that distance ultimately became the biggest challenge in the relationship.
According to him, Sushmita’s professional life and commitments were centered in India, while he was based in London. The geographical separation gradually became difficult to manage, leading the couple to part ways.
Despite the breakup, Modi said the two remain on good terms and continue to share mutual respect.
He also praised Sushmita for her journey as a single mother, calling her achievements and dedication toward her daughters, Renee Sen and Alisah Sen, truly remarkable.
🟥NEW SENSE#LalitModi#SushmitaSen #MUniverseEx#Actress
••••••••••#GOLDDIGGER..!*After these photos, people started calling Sushmita Sen a gold digger, but Lalit Modi made it clear now.*
Lalit and Sushmita were on a plane, and they were arguing about how he was… pic.twitter.com/m1rTNy1oL1
— NEW SENSE (@Shyamsundarak6) June 2, 2026
Lalit Modi Defends Sushmita Against Criticism
One of the most controversial aspects of their relationship was the criticism directed at Sushmita after Modi publicly announced their romance.
Social media was flooded with comments labeling the actress a “gold digger,” an accusation that generated widespread debate at the time.
Lalit Modi has now firmly rejected that narrative.
He described Sushmita as a self-made and financially independent woman who built her career and success through hard work and determination.
According to Modi, the criticism was unfair and failed to acknowledge everything the actress had achieved on her own.
जब Sushmita Sen और Lalit Modi की तस्वीरें सामने आई थीं, तब सोशल मीडिया पर सुष्मिता को लेकर कई तरह की बातें कही गईं। कुछ लोगों ने उन्हें गोल्ड डिगर तक कह दिया था।
लेकिन अब ललित मोदी ने खुद उन आरोपों को खारिज करते हुए सुष्मिता का बचाव किया है।
ललित मोदी ने कहा,
सुष्मिता एक… pic.twitter.com/SLfai5okgP
— Md Zeyaullah🇮🇳 (@MdZeyaullah20) June 2, 2026
The Viral Instagram Post That Shocked The Internet
Lalit Modi also revisited the viral Instagram post through which he made their relationship public in July 2022.
The announcement instantly became headline news across the country and sparked intense discussion on social media.
Recalling the moment, Modi revealed that the post was completely spontaneous.
He said he shared it while sitting next to Sushmita during a flight and that she did not expect him to actually publish the pictures and message.
According to Modi, Sushmita never asked him to remove the post afterward.
He added that he does not regret making the relationship public and continues to view that period of his life positively.
"ऐसा कभी नहीं हुआ कि मैं सुष्मिता के साथ कहीं बाहर गया हूं और मुझे किसी चीज की पेमेंट करनी पड़ी हो, वह करती थीं"
◆ IPL के फाउंडर ललित मोदी ने सुष्मिता सेन को लेकर कहा@LalitKModi | #LalitModi | Lalit Modi | #SushmitaSen | Sushmita Sen pic.twitter.com/OJ0GbFCbIu
— News24 (@news24tvchannel) June 2, 2026
Sushmita Sen’s Response To ‘Gold Digger’ Trolls
Shortly after the relationship became public, Sushmita Sen responded to the criticism through a strongly worded social media post.
Without naming anyone directly, the actress dismissed the accusations and made it clear that she was unaffected by the trolling.
One of her most talked-about remarks at the time was her statement that she preferred diamonds and bought them herself, a response that quickly went viral across social media platforms.
In subsequent interviews, Sushmita said the incident revealed how quickly people judge women and turn personal lives into public gossip.
The actress maintained that she never relied on public approval and remained focused on living life on her own terms.
