Published: 11:28 AM, 03 June 2026
What went wrong between Lalit Modi and Sushmita Sen?
In 2022, Lalit Modi sent social media into a frenzy when he announced that he was dating actor Sushmita Sen. While the news dominated headlines for weeks, the romance appeared to fizzle out just as quickly, with reports of a breakup surfacing soon after. Now, the businessman and IPL founder has finally opened up about what went wrong behind the scenes.
During a conversation on the Humans of Bombay podcast, Lalit Modi reflected on his much-discussed relationship with Sushmita Sen and addressed the reason behind their breakup.
“Sushmita was very special to me. She made me grow into a lot of things that I am today. She was extremely special. She was very much part of my life at that time and would have been (even today)… But it was just that the distance was too much for us,” Lalit said while addressing the relationship and the reason behind their break-up.
Lalit continued, “Her career was in India, and my life was in London. But it was a very special relationship. I have the fondest memories of her. She is still a very dear friend of mine, and I just wish her all the best. She is an amazing lady with what she has done with two girls. Her parents are very special. As a single mother, she has done a tremendous job in her life. I sit in amazement when I look at her, how she grows. I wish her all the best.”
Back in 2022, Lalit Modi took to social media to reveal that he was in a relationship with former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen. He shared pictures of the couple from a vacation. Not only that, but he had also changed his Instagram bio and added ‘my love’ followed by Sushmita’s Instagram handle.
Lalit Modi has shared pictures with Susmita with a caption that read, “Just back in London after a whirling global tour #maldives # sardinia with the families - not to mention my #better looking partner @sushmitasen47 - a new beginning a new life finally. Over the moon. In love does not mean marriage YET. BUT ONE THAT For sure." He also tweeted, "Just for clarity. Not married - just dating each other. That too it will happen one day," his post read.
