#  Lalit Modi Fiercely Defends Sushmita Sen Against Gold Digger Trolls: “I Was Like Her Kept Boyfriend”

URL: https://technosports.co.in/lalit-modi-fiercely-defends-sushmita-sen/  
Published: 2026-06-02  
Updated: 2026-06-02  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

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.”

## 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.

![Lalit Modi](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/llllttt-1024x576.jpg)

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](https://technosports.co.in/deool-band-2-box-office/)**.

For more on her inspiring journey from Miss Universe to actress, entrepreneur, and single mother, visit the [Sushmita Sen page on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sushmita_Sen). Stay updated with all the latest in our **[Bollywood News Hub](https://technosports.co.in/bollywood-news/)**.

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.