Sushmita Sen breaks silence on rumours of marrying Lalit Modi: If I was going to...

Sushmita Sen has always been upfront when it comes to her media interactions - whether about her work or her personal life. However, the Lalit Modi episode in her life is one she has kept mum about, up until now. Not only has Sushmita Sen addressed the Lalit Modi incident but also reflected on being labeled a gold digger.

Sushmita Sen said she laughed through the Lalit Modi chapter

In a recent interview with Mid-Day, Sushmita Sen finally addressed being linked with Lalit Modi. Rumours of Lalit Modi and Sushmita Sen being romantically involved were sparked by an Instagram post made by the former which referred to Sen as his "better-half". While Sushmita never agreed to or denied the big claim, Modi's post alone was taken as a confirmation of their rumored romance. Addressing the same, Sushmita said she felt the need to talk about the issue - just once, as people tend to misconstrue somebody's silence.

She said, "If I was going to marry someone, I would be married to them. I don’t try. I either do it or I don’t...I just put out one post on Instagram because sometimes I think when people keep quiet, their silence is mistaken for weakness or fear. I just wanted to put out one post to let them know that I’m laughing. After that, I was done with it."

Sushmita Sen on being labeled a gold digger

Sushmita was quick to point out the irony that came with social media platforms calling her a gold digger while simultaneously monetising those very attacks. Earlier this year in August, the actress had shared a lengthy post asserting her sense of self and independence while calling out the "ignorant" lot with their "cheap and at times funny gossip".

An excerpt from the post also read, "I dig deeper than Gold…and I’ve always (famously) preferred Diamonds!! And yes I still buy them myself!!!"