Lalit Modi Defends Sushmita Sen Against ‘Gold Digger’ Claims, Says She Paid for Everything

Businessman and former IPL chief Lalit Modi has strongly defended actress Sushmita Sen amid online criticism calling her a “gold digger” after their public relationship in 2022. Modi said in a recent interview that Sen was financially independent and paid for most things during their time together, joking that he felt like the “kept boyfriend.”

He praised Sen as a self‑made and successful woman who doesn’t rely on anyone for money, dismissing the negative narrative as unfair.

Modi also spoke fondly of her, saying she was a “very special” person in his life and helped him grow.

Their relationship — made public with photos and viral social‑media posts — had drawn both attention and trolling back in 2022.

Despite the breakup (due in part to long distances), Modi says they remain dear friends and he wishes her well.

The interview underscores how public perception and online reactions can sometimes overshadow the personal reality of celebrity relationships.