Almost four years after he sparked curiosity with viral photos on social media, the businessman and former IPL chairman Lalit Modi He has finally opened up about his relationship with the actor Sushmita Sen. Speaking candidly about their time together, she confirmed that they were in a relationship and revealed that geographical distance eventually led to their separation.Lalit reflected warmly on Sushmita, describing her as one of the most significant people in his life. She clarified that there is no bitterness or major conflict behind their breakup. Instead, the challenges of maintaining a cross-continental relationship gradually took their toll, with Sushmita rooted in India and Lalit in London.Sharing his thoughts on their bond, he said, “Sushmita was very special to me, she grew me into many things that I am today and she was very special. It was a big part of my life at the time, and it always would be. The distances were too much for us. His career was in India, my life was in London. But it was a very, very special relationship, and I have the best memories of it. And he is still a very, very close friend. And I wish him the best. She is an amazing woman and what she has done for the two girls, Rene and Alisah, is amazing. She is a very special lady,” he said in an interview with Humans Of Bombay.Further praising Sushmita, Lalit also spoke about her journey as a mother and the values inculcated by her family. “His parents are very special, and as a single mom, he’s done an amazing job in his life. And I just sit back and watch him grow and grow and grow. And I just wish him the best.”Their relationship first hit the headlines in July 2022 when Lalit shared a series of vacation photos featuring Sushmita. The pictures quickly went viral, dominating online conversations and sparking intense speculation about the nature of their relationship.During the interview, Lalit also addressed the social media post that created a stir on the Internet. According to him, Sushmita knew that he was planning to share the pictures and she never objected. Recalling the moment, she said: “I did it right in front of him. He didn’t think I was going to do it. We were arguing about something on the plane. I said, ‘you know, I’m going to post this.’ “Ha, ha, ha,” he said. And I pressed the button. We were in Sardinia, and he was going back to London to see his mother. And I would fly to throw it back. By the time we landed, everything was released. But that was fine. There was nothing wrong with it. He didn’t say anything about it. He didn’t say ‘down’.”Speaking about their breakup, Lalit said the distance was too much for them as his career was in India and his life in London.Her remarks offer a rare glimpse into the relationship that drew so much public attention, while also highlighting the friendship and mutual respect between the two even after their romance ended.
