Lalit Modi Says Sushmita Sen Paid All Expenses

Businessman Lalit Modi has publicly defended actor and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen against accusations that she was a "gold digger" during their past relationship, stating she was financially independent and often paid for their expenses. Modi's comments, made during a recent interview, revisit a controversy that erupted in July 2022 when he first announced their relationship on social media.

The relationship became public when Modi posted photographs of the couple on vacation in the Maldives and Sardinia, referring to Sen as his "better half" and expressing he was "over the moon." The announcement triggered immediate and widespread speculation online, with a portion of the commentary unfairly targeting Sen and questioning her motives.

Now, Modi has firmly rejected that narrative. He described Sen as a beautiful, successful, and self-made woman who earned her own wealth. He stated that during their time together, Sen insisted on paying for their outings. "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," Modi said. He added that Sen would never accept anything from anybody and...