After almost four years, Lalit opened up about his equation with Sushmita. About four years ago, the picture of him spending his vacation with Sushmita in Sardinia caused a stir in the whole country. Lalit had referred to Sushmita as his 'better half' at that time. But as quickly as that news spread, the news of the relationship breaking down came to light. (Sushmita Sen)
Just as Sushmita had to face questions about her friendship with Lalit, who is accused of financial fraud and an expatriate, she also had to hear sarcasm for leaving that relationship. She was even called a 'gold digger' on social media. Although Sushmita responded back at that time. She said that she is not a gold lover, but a diamond lover. She does not have to pay anyone, she buys diamonds with her own money. But that was the end. Sushmita did not speak loudly about Lalit again.
After all this time, Lalit opened up about the Sushmita episode. In an interview with Humans of Bombay, she expressed her position. She said that the sarcasm and attacks that Sushmita had to face were not desirable. Lalit said in clear language that Sushmita was not dependent on him in any way. Not at all financially. After this, he said in a slightly humorous tone, but rather he felt that Sushmita must have kept him. Especially when they went somewhere. Lalit also revealed that Sushmita did not lie, that she bought diamonds with her own money. He said, "There was not a single day when we went anywhere, and I had to pay for them. She used to handle all those expenses. I was more of a kept boyfriend." Lalit referred to Sushmita as a 'good friend'. He accepted the Sushmita era as an important chapter in his life. In 2022, Lalit suddenly posted a picture with Sushmita in a post. He announced his relationship to the whole world. Now, however, Lalit regrets it. He said that he took that impulsive decision out of emotion. He claims that neither he nor Sushmita expected the reaction that people got after that announcement. However, Lalit said that he has no anger towards Sushmita. In his words, 'She is the architect of her own success. She is beautiful, successful, independent. No one else I know has the amount of diamonds that she has. She has achieved everything herself. She even has a diamond showroom. She never takes anything from anyone. So it is completely unfair to call her a gold digger. Rather, Lalit is the diamond digger. Sushmita is the real diamond.'
Lalit feels that the impact that the heroine had on his mind when Sushmita entered his life is very important. He said, 'Sushmita was very special to me. She helped me grow into what I am today... She was an important part of my life at that time. That relationship was very special. A very happy memory. She is still my good friend today. She is an extraordinary woman. The way she has raised two daughters as a single mother is commendable. May she be well.'
In 2022, Lalit posted a picture of an intimate moment with Sushmita on Instagram. However, he claims that he did not post the picture secretly or with any plan. Lalit said, 'I did it in front of her. She could not have imagined that I would do it for real. There was an argument on the plane about something. He said, 'You won't post it'. I laughed and pressed the button.' Lalit claims, but as soon as they landed in London, they realized the situation, which neither of them could have imagined. However, Sushmita never asked him to delete the picture, and neither of them thought of deleting the picture. However, even though the whole country is in an uproar over their picture, Lalit says that he has no regrets even today. At the same time, he does not regret any moment spent with Sushmita. After posting that picture in 2022, Lalit and Sushmita made it into Google history as the 'Most Searched Personalities' of that Year.