Former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi on Thursday announced that he is dating Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen and intends to tie the knot with her soon. Earlier, Lalit had shared a series of pictures of the two on Twitter, calling the actress his better half' and describing it as a new beginning'. This is not the first time Sushmita's love life has been widely discussed on the internet. From breakup with Rohman Shawl to her extra-marital affair with Vikram Bhatt, the actress's personal life has made a lot of headlines.
Sushmita has been quite vocal about her love life. She had spoken about the men she had dated. There had been many others who were lucky enough to have been linked with her! Here’s a look at the men Sushmita dated before she found love in Lalit!
Rohman Shawl
Sushmita made her relationship with model Rohman Shawl official in 2018. After being together for almost 3 years, the couple parted ways in December 2021. Informing fans and followers about their split, Sush had informed on Instagram, "We began as friends, we remain friends!! The relationship was long over...the love remains!! #nomorespeculations #liveandletlive #cherishedmemories #gratitude #love #friendship I love you guys!!! #duggadugga.”
Ritik Bhasin
In 2017, during Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge’s wedding, Sushmita had made an appearance with a man named Ritik Bhasin. They two looked much in love. It was also said that they went strong for a few years before they parted ways.
Imtiyaz Khatri
In 2012, 36-year-old Sushmita had fallen for a 22 years old businessman, Imtiyaz Khatri. The two had walked the ramp in Goa which had resulted in a good friendship. They were often seen enjoying each other’s company along with their friends. While Sushmita had never commented on it, Imtiyaz had always said that they were good friends.
Mudassar Aziz
In 2010, Sushmita fell in love with her director once again while filming Dulha Mil Gaya. Mudassar Aziz and Sushmita had made their love for each other very evident. However, the two parted ways after being together for some time. Aziz is now rumoured to be in a relationship with Huma Qureshi.
Bunty Sajdeh
In 2009, the Cornerstone Agency CEO and brother of Seema Khan, Bunty Sajdeh was also reportedly dating Sushmita Sen. They were spotted together on several occasions, adding fuel to the rumours, but Sushmita later dismissed it as just a rumour and nothing more.
Randeep Hooda
Randeep and Sushmita’s relationship was much publicized in the media after they declared their love for each other back in 2008 while shooting for Karma and Holi. The two reportedly dated for 3 long years but had a bitter ending. Randeep once even said that his breakup with Sushmita is the best thing that could ever happen.
Wasim Akram
As per several media reports, former Pakistani cricket team captain Wasim Akram and Sushmita fell in love while co-judging a dance reality show named Ek Khiladi Ek Hasina in 2005. However, after about five months, the couple broke. Their long-distance relationship is said to be one of the reasons for their breakup.
Vikram Bhatt
Sushmita and filmmaker Vikram Bhatt started dating around 1997 on the sets of their film Dastak. Back then, Vikram was already married to Adiit Bhatia, with whom he went through a divorce the following year. When Sushmita and Vikram were still together, they made an appearance on Simi Garewal's show. When Simi asked Sushmita about being in a relationship with a man when he was still married, the actor replied, "The wife and him were not living together, and I cannot go around feeling guilty or make a person feel guilty if he had a bad marriage." The two, however, ended things after dating for a couple of years.
Sanjay Narang
Sushmita had also declared her love for hotelier Sanjay Narang on social media. She had written, “When ‘He’ tells you the most beautiful things and REALLY means them!!!! Being in love is one thing, BEING love is everything.” It was also said that Sanjay had proposed and Sushmita had said a ‘yes’, however, the couple parted ways later.
Shabeer Bhatia
Sushmita had also been rumoured to have been in a relationship with Shabeer Bhatia, who was also the founder of Hotmail. However, it was said that within a brief time, Sushmita called off the relationship.