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Lalit Modi Defends Sushmita Sen: ‘I Was Like a Kept Boyfriend’

IPL founder Lalit Modi opens up about his relationship with Sushmita Sen, shutting down gold digger rumours with a surprising revelation.

By Cinecrazy · · 1 min read

Lalit Modi Shuts Down Gold Digger Claims

When Lalit Modi and Sushmita Sen went public with their relationship back in 2022, the internet had a field day. Speculation ran wild, and soon enough, the ‘gold digger’ tag was being thrown at the former Miss Universe. Now, years later, the IPL founder has finally broken his silence – and his defense is nothing short of surprising. In a candid chat, Modi called Sushmita ‘a very beautiful and very well-to-do lady’ who has more diamonds than anyone he knows – all earned by herself. He revealed that she has her own diamond stores and is a self-made wealthy woman. He insisted that their relationship was never about money, yaar.

The ‘Kept Boyfriend’ Confession

Modi dropped a bombshell when he admitted that Sushmita paid for almost everything when they went out. ‘I was like a kept boyfriend,’ he said, adding that he never had to pay for a single outing. The businessman didn’t hold back in praising her financial independence, saying she has done it all on her own. It’s a complete 180 from the narrative that was being spun online, and fans are loving the twist. Kya baat hai, Sushmita!

What Really Happened Between Them?

Though the relationship eventually fizzled out, Modi made it clear that he holds nothing but respect for Sen. He emphasized that she doesn’t need anyone’s money – she’s a self-made icon who built her empire from scratch. The internet, which once accused her of gold-digging, is now eating its words. As for Lalit, he seems happy to have set the record straight. This is one Bollywood gossip that just got a whole new chapter.