Sushmita Sen knew Lalit Modi since many years: Watched cricket with him and his late wife Minal Modi - Exclusive

A lot of people have been shocked by Lalit Modi's declaration (cricket pun intended) of love for Sushmita Sen. The very fact that he has also announced a likelihood of getting married to her clearly spells that Sushmita has given him that permission. After all, she is a big celebrity (Miss Universe 1994 and a film star).
Now, let us dilute or concentrate your shock (if any) by breaking the news to you FIRST and EXCLUSIVE that Lalit Modi and Sushmita Sen have known each other before Lalit Modi started IPL.Moreover, Sushmita knew his late wife Minal Modi on a personal level. She often used to visit IPL matches and watch them with Minal Modi and Lalit Modi. But never before now were Lalit Modi and Sushmita Sen drawn towards each other. It was just immense respect.

A source says, "Why are people so shocked? Probably because this is one of the few times that the couple themselves have come out in the open before the media could even get a whiff of it. Aren't the two from the glitz-n-glamour world? Aren't both ardent lovers of cricket? Don't they have some common friends? Obviously, both are now single and found each other to be charming personality."
Minal Modi passed away in 2018 at the age of 63 after battling cancer for a long time. She was about 10 years older to Lalit Modi and the two encountered a lot of family drama before tying the knot. Minal soon had two children from Lalit Modi- Ruchir in 1994 and Aaliya in 1995. Sushmita is 12 years younger than Lalit Modi who is now 56.
Here are some pictures of Lalit Modi and Sushmita Sen, down the years:



For those who've come in late, Lalit Modi's declaration on social media 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. 🥰😘😍😍🥰💕💞💖💘💓." The post was also accompanied by pictures.
Think of it, even the curious Twinkle Khanna did not get this top news from Sushmita Sen in a lovely, recent interview that she did with her. Or, did Sushmita tell about the new man in her life to Twinkle but off-record? Maybe we will never know that!