One Instagram relationship update that took the Internet by storm this year was from Lalit Modi, regarding his relationship with Sushmita Sen, in July this year. But seems like trouble has hit paradise; or at least Lalit Modi's Instagram.
What happened: Hawk-eyed Instagram users woke up to a bio change on Lalit Modi's account. 'Finally starting my new life with my partner in crime. My love @sushmitasen47' was nowhere to be seen. It started rumours of choppy waters, but we are yet to hear anything from the horses' mouth.
July 2022: The founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) updated his Instagram bio in July with a mention of the former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen. He wrote, “My love @sushmitasen47”, and his profile picture had him with Sushmita Sen.
Lalit Modi’s old Instagram bio:
But now, he has changed his Instagram bio, as well as his profile picture, with no mention of Sushmita Sen.
Here's what Lalit Modi’s new Instagram bio looks like:
So, does this mean break-up?
Soon after this quite visible a hint, rumours of their split took over the Internet. But just like every other B-Town relationship, clarity from the couple is so far nowhere to be found.
Lalit Modi and Sushmita Sen’s relationship timeline:
2010: According to a report in Mumbai Mirror, Sushmita and Lalit attended Tanvi Jindal and Krishna Shete’s wedding in Italy. The two became close and were spotted together in Rome together.
Later, Sushmita attended several IPL-related events with Lalit.
2013: A Twitter exchange between Lalit and Sushmita went viral after Lalit Modi's declaration of love for Sen. Sushmita had called him "kind".
Okay I commit 😋😋"@thesushmitasen: @LalitKModi u r too kind:)) however, promises are meant to be (cont) pic.twitter.com/JrgEwC1btR
— Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) April 27, 2013
In the tweet, he also asks her to reply to his SMS.
@thesushmitasen reply my SMS
— Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) April 27, 2013
July 14, 2022: On a July evening, Lalit changed his Instagram profile picture, Instagram bio and shared some much-in-love pictures with Sushmita. He made a public announcement about his relationship with Sushmita.
Just for clarity. Not married - just dating each other. That too it will happen one day. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/Rx6ze6lrhE
— Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) July 14, 2022
He wrote, “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 BY GODS GRACE WILL HAPPEN. I JUST ANNOUNCED THAT WE ARE TOGETHER.”
September 6, 2022: Lalit changed his bio and Instagram picture, which sparked the break-up rumours.