'I was...diamond digger': Lalit Modi refutes Sushmita's 'gold digger' rumors
What's the story
Lalit Modi, the businessman and IPL founder, has defended his relationship with ex-partner, actor Sushmita Sen, against accusations of her being a "gold digger." The couple's relationship was made public in 2022, leading to widespread speculation and criticism. In a recent conversation with Humans of Bombay, Modi said that money had nothing to do with their relationship. He also revealed that Sen paid for everything during their time together.
Defense
'I was like a kept boyfriend'
Modi said, "Please understand that Sushmita is a very beautiful and very well-to-do lady." "She has more diamonds than anybody I know on the planet, and she has earned them herself." "There wasn't a single time that I went out with Sushmita that I had to pay for anything. She paid for everything. I was like a kept boyfriend."
Statement
Sen will never accept anything from anybody, added Modi
Modi further said, "Sushmita is a remarkable lady and self-made lady. She will never accept anything from anybody." "So when somebody says she was a gold digger, Lalit was a diamond digger. She was truly a diamond. ... It was never about anything else. She can buy anything she wants, do anything she wants, without a doubt."
Actor's reaction
Sen had responded to allegations in 2023
In 2023, Sen had responded to the "gold digger" allegations during an interview on Zoom. She said, "I think it's good that those comments came to me and I could define 'gold digger.'" "An insult is an insult when you receive it; I don't receive it. So it went out of the window."
Relationship journey
Relationship was short-lived
In 2022, Modi had shared pictures with Sen from their vacation, announcing their relationship on social media. He also changed his Instagram bio to include "my love" followed by Sen's handle. However, the relationship was short-lived as rumors of a breakup soon surfaced. Despite this, Modi never confirmed or denied these rumors, and silently removed all traces of the actor from his social media accounts.