In a recent candid interview, former IPL chairman Lalit Modi strongly clapped back at trolls who have repeatedly called Sushmita a “gold digger” ever since they went public with their relationship in 2022. Instead of staying silent, Modi flipped the entire narrative with refreshing honesty.
He described Sushmita as a “remarkable, self-made lady” who is “very wealthy” and owns “more diamonds than anybody.” Most powerfully, he admitted: “There was a time when I went out with her and didn’t have to pay for anything. She paid for everything. I was like a kept boyfriend.”
He even added with a smile that if anyone was digging, it was him — calling Sushmita “the diamond.”
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Lalit Modi’s Powerful Defense in His Own Words
| Statement | What He Actually Said |
|---|---|
| On Gold Digger Allegations | “That was completely wrong” |
| On Sushmita’s Wealth | Self-made, very wealthy, owns more diamonds |
| On Their Dynamic | “I was like a kept boyfriend. She paid for everything” |
| Humorous Twist | “Lalit was a diamond digger. And she was the diamond” |
Their 2022 romance had made headlines for all the wrong reasons. While many celebrated the couple, a loud section of social media chose to body-shame, age-shame, and financially attack Sushmita instead. Modi’s defense four years later feels like long-overdue respect.
This story adds to the ongoing conversation around celebrity relationships and toxic trolling we’ve been following alongside Doctor on the Edge’s chaotic island drama, Joy and Kim Hyun-jin’s healing romance, Park Ji-hoon’s military kitchen struggles, and even big box office wins like Deool Band 2.
For more on her inspiring journey from Miss Universe to actress, entrepreneur, and single mother, visit the Sushmita Sen page on Wikipedia. Stay updated with all the latest in our Bollywood News Hub.
It’s rare to see an ex-partner defend someone so publicly and honestly years later. Lalit Modi didn’t just shut down the trolls — he celebrated Sushmita’s success and independence. In an industry that loves judging successful women, this kind of respect feels genuinely refreshing. Sushmita has always been a queen. Glad someone finally reminded the internet of that.
❓ FAQs
Q: What exactly did Lalit Modi say about the gold digger trolls targeting Sushmita Sen?
A: He firmly rejected the claims, stating she is self-made and wealthy, and revealed that she often paid for everything, making him feel “like a kept boyfriend.”
Q: Why did Lalit Modi choose to defend Sushmita Sen now?
A: He spoke out against the persistent online hate and false narratives that began when they went public in 2022, choosing to set the record straight with respect and honesty.
