| Lalit Modi Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 29, 1963 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Girlfriend | Sushmita Sen |
Lalit Modi is an Indian businessman and cricket administrator who is best remembered for being the founder, ex-commissioner, and ex-chairman of the widely-successful Indian Premier League (IPL).
Born Name
Lalit Kumar Modi
Nick Name
Lalit
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
New Delhi, India
Nationality
Education
Lalit received his education from the Bishop Cotton School in Shimla and St Joseph’s College in Nainital. He was expelled from the latter in 1980 for truancy.
He studied for 2 years at Pace University in New York. Later, he attended North Carolina’s Duke University for 1 year. However, he failed to graduate from either of these colleges.
Occupation
Businessman, Cricket Administrator
Family
- Father – Krishan Kumar Modi (Businessman)
- Mother – Binal Modi
- Siblings – Charu Modi (Older Sister) (Entrepreneur), Samir Modi (Younger Brother) (Businessman)
Build
Slim
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Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
72 kg or 159 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Lalit has dated –
- Minal Aswani (1991-2018) – Lalit tied the knot with Minal Aswani, who was 9 years senior to him, on October 17, 1991. They welcomed 2 children together – a son named Ruchir Modi and a daughter named Aliya Modi. Lalit became the stepfather of Minal’s daughter Karima Sagrani from her previous marriage. They were married until Minal’s death from cancer on December 10, 2018.
- Sushmita Sen (2022-Present) – He began dating former Miss Universe and actress, Sushmita Sen in 2022.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Black
However, his hair has turned salt-and-pepper with his advancing age.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
He speaks with a lisp.
Lalit Modi Facts
- He had close ties with politician Vasundhara Raje, who served as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan from 2013 to 2018.
- Lalit is singlehandedly credited with introducing the novel concept of IPL to India. However, he was banned for life by the BCCI in 2013 after he was found guilty of indiscipline, misconduct, and financial irregularities.
- As of 2022, he is a fugitive living in exile in London.
- Modi was reportedly on the hit list of underworld don, Dawood Ibrahim in 2010.
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