Looks like Miss Universe 1994 has finally found her Mr Right! Former chairman of Indian Premier League (IPL), Lalit Modi surprised everyone on Thursday (July 14) as he shared a series of romantic pictures with Sushmita Sen on social media. He addressed Sushmita as his ‘better looking partner’ in the post, which sparked their wedding rumours. However, later in another post, he clarified that they were ‘just dating’ but marriage will happen soon. Sharing the pictures, Lalit wrote, “Just back in London after a whirling global tour #maldives # sardinia with the families - not to mention my # better-looking looking partner @sushmitasen47—a new beginning, a new life finally. Over the moon…” He further wrote, “In love does not mean marriage yet. But one that by God’s grace will happen. I just announced that we are together. ” Calling Sushmita ‘the love of his life’, Lalit also changed his Instagram bio as: “Finally starting a new life with my partner in crime. My love @sushmitasen47”. Modi even changed his Instagram profile picture, and replaced it with one where he is seen with Sushmita. Lalit Modi’s post took the internet by storm. And there is huge speculation that Sushmita and Lalit are secretly engaged, as the actress is flaunting a huge ring on her finger in one of the pictures shared by Lalit Modi. Several celebs, including Ranveer Singh and Farah Ali Khan, dropped congratulatory messages. Meanwhile, Sushmita’s brother Rajeev Sen reacted to the news saying, “I am pleasantly surprised. I wasn’t aware of it at all. My sister is yet to confirm this from her end, so I can’t comment as of now. ” Twitter trail Twitterati on the other hand had a field day with funny memes and reactions to the news. One user wrote, “Lalit Modi dating Sushmita Sen. One won Miss India and one is missing from India (eventually won Miss Universe also). ” Another wrote, “When you thought you’ve seen everything, 2022 surprises you in a different way. ” “Two minutes silence for guys who spend 2-3 hours in gym to look perfect!! #LalitModi #SushmitaSen,” shared another. This is not the first time Sushmita is garnering attention for her love life. The former Miss Universe was in a relationship with Rohman Shawl, a fashion model, for almost three years before they called it quits in December 2021. Earlier, there have been several reports of Sushmita’s link-ups with Vikram Bhatt (director), Randeep Hooda (actor), Ritik Bhasin (a Mumbai-based restaurateur), Sabeer Bhatia (founder of Hotmail), Wasim Akram (Pakistani cricketer), Bunty Sachdev (celebrity management firm founder) and Imtiyaz Khatri (entrepreneur). Not married! In a recent conversation with Twinkle Khanna, Sushmita shared that she was close to getting married thrice in the past but God saved her. She had said, “I can’t tell you what disasters followed with their respective lives. ” Sushmita Sen acknowledged the new love on Friday evening on social media. Sharing a picture with her daughters, she wrote, “I am in a happy place!!! Not married…No rings. . . Unconditionally surrounded by love!! Enough clarification given. . . Now back to life and work! Thank you for sharing in my happiness always. . . And for those who don’t. . . it’s #NOYB Anyway!!!” King of controversies The businessman-cum-cricket administrator, Lalit Modi, credited with making Indian cricket a billion-dollar industry by successfully launching the Indian Premier League, enjoyed good relations with several politicians, including former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje. With name and fame also came controversies. But the 56-year-old continued to flaunt his money, travelling around the world in private jets and also reportedly employing the daughter of fugitive industrialist Vijay Mallya as his personal assistant at one point in time. IANS Lalit’s tweet goes viral Hours after Lalit Modi shared pictures with Sushmita Sen, netizens dug up old tweets of Modi where he is asking Sushmita to reply to his SMS. The tweets are from 2013, days when messaging apps such as WhatsApp were not in vogue. In the tweets from 2013, Lalit wrote, “Okay I commit ‘@thesushmitasen: @LalitKModi you are too kind. However, promises are meant to be broken, commitments are honoured. Cheers love. Here is to 47 (sic). ” Sushmita replied, “Gotcha 47,” to which Lalit replied, “Reply my SMS. ” Modi, who founded the Indian Premier League but was accused of financial irregularities and misconduct, absconded to London before coming under the radar of ED (Enforcement Directorate). He was married to Minal Modi for 27 years, who passed away in 2018 after battling cancer. IANS.