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TMC crisis LIVE: Sushmita Dev’s Rajya Sabha, party exit adds to back-to-back jolts for Mamata Banerjee

TMC crisis LIVE: Sushmita Dev’s Rajya Sabha, party exit adds to back-to-back jolts for Mamata Banerjee

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Updated on: Jun 10, 2026 2:55:50 PM IST TMC crisis live updates: Ex-TMC leader Sushmita Dev meets Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. TMC crisis live updates: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s struggle to stabilise her Trinamool Congress (TMC) and keep it intact seems to be not ending anytime soon with a fresh resignation in the Rajya Sabha – second this week – coming as the latest setback. Sushmita Dev resigned from Rajya Sabha on Wednesday and said she has left the TMC. This is the second major exit this week. “I have left Trinamool Congress,” Dev told reporters. “What prompted me to leave the party is a long story, and I don’t think that in politics everything should be revealed. It’s just that I don’t want to be in a situation where I am in two boats at the same time. The kind of upbringing I have had, I can’t stay in one party and serve the other.” She added, “I will not comment on Mamata Didi. That’s for sure.” She later met …

TMC’s Sushmita Dev resigns as Rajya Sabha MP in second jolt to Mamata, then meets Assam CM Sarma

TMC’s Sushmita Dev resigns as Rajya Sabha MP in second jolt to Mamata, then meets Assam CM Sarma

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Trinamool Congress leader Sushmita Dev on Wednesday resigned as Rajya Sabha MP, second such jolt for the Mamata Banerjee-led party this week after the resignation of veteran TMC leader Sukhendu Sekhar Ray from the membership of the Upper House. TMC leader Sushmita Dev at the Parliament House premises (ANI/File) Ray resigned as Rajya Sabha MP alleging “unbridled corruption” and “anarchical rule” of the party. Sushmita Dev is the former president of All India Mahila Congress and lost the 2019 Lok Sabha election to BJP candidate Rajdeep Roy, which led her to resign from the Congress party and her entry to the TMC in 2021. She also serves as the national spokesperson of TMC. After Sushmita Dev’s resignation, pictures from her meeting with Assam chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Himanta Biswa Sarma in Delhi surfaced. Mamata’s fight to keep TMC together TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee is facing the biggest challenge ever of keeping her party intact after losing the state to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the recently concluded assembly elections. In back-to-back internal …

‘Was directing Aamir Khan and dating Miss Universe so to say’: Vikram Bhatt recalls broke days while dating Sushmita Sen

‘Was directing Aamir Khan and dating Miss Universe so to say’: Vikram Bhatt recalls broke days while dating Sushmita Sen

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Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has opened up about a challenging phase from his early career, revealing that even while he was professionally active and dating former Miss Universe and actor Sushmita Sen, he was going through a severe financial crunch. Vikram Bhatt and Sushmita Sen at an event. In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, Vikram reflected on the mid-1990s period when he was working as an assistant to director Mahesh Bhatt and gradually building his own space in Bollywood. It was around this time that he met Sushmita Sen on the sets of Dastak (1996), which marked her debut film. As their relationship developed alongside their work in the industry, he shared that his personal finances remained extremely unstable despite being surrounded by big film projects. I was broke and struggling Looking back at that phase, Vikram Bhatt said that even while he was working on major film projects and moving in high-profile circles, his financial situation was extremely difficult and he often didn’t have enough for basic daily expenses. He shared, “I was a …

Vikram Bhatt recalls dating Sushmita Sen: ‘I had no money’

Vikram Bhatt recalls dating Sushmita Sen: ‘I had no money’

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Sushmita Sen is one of the most loved actresses in town. After winning the Miss Universe crown, Sushmita Sen started her journey in Bollywood with Mahesh Bhatt’s Dastak. During the filming, Sushmita and Vikram fell in love. Looking back at that phase of his life, Vikram recalled how he was struggling financially despite directing major stars. Vikram Bhatt on dating Sushmita Sen In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, the filmmaker said, “I was a struggling director. Mere pas zeher khane ke paise nahi the. I was directing Aamir Khan and dating Miss Universe, so to say, but I had no money. I was broke. I remember I didn’t even have the money to buy a CD. I’ve lived life like a fakira.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Vikram Bhatt was ‘broke’ while dating Sushmita Sen: ‘Didn’t even have money to buy a CD’ | Bollywood News

Vikram Bhatt was ‘broke’ while dating Sushmita Sen: ‘Didn’t even have money to buy a CD’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiJun 7, 2026 10:13 AM IST Vikram Bhatt may have carved out a niche for directing memorable horror films over the years, but early in his career, he was also known for his dating life. Having separated from his wife Aditi at the time, Vikram began dating Sushmita Sen while working together on her debut film, Mahesh Bhatt’s 1996 psychological thriller Dastak, where he was assisting Mahesh. While the two split soon after, Vikram has always fondly recalled the time he spent with Sushmita. He has only good things to say about her, just like her recent boyfriend, Lalit Modi. The businessman rubbished rumours of Sushmita being a gold-digger by dating him, by claiming that it was she who often took care of him whenever they went out on dates. Vikram also had a similar experience back in the day. “I was a struggling director. Mere pas zeher khane ke paise nahi the. I was directing Aamir Khan and dating Miss Universe so to say, but I had no money. I was broke. …

Sushmita Sen Says Being Thin Is Not Being Fit

Sushmita Sen Says Being Thin Is Not Being Fit

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 6, 2026 11:00 PM IST Sushmita Sen believes the circumference of your waist is not an accurate marker of your fitness. In an earlier interview, the former Miss Universe shared that “being thin and being fit are very different things”. According to her, being thin is achievable very easily. “I’ll introduce you to dietitians who will help you do it. But to be fit, you have to have mental health, physical audacity and discipline. Fitness is about the complete body, mind, and soul being aligned. Don’t train to grow muscles necessarily,” she said during a conversation with Inspiration by I.I.M.U.N. But how much of what the actor said is true? Let’s find out. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine. Dr Ankit Poddar, Consultant, Laparoscopy, Bariatric, and Robotic Surgeon, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, says that even though some people may appear slim at first glance, it does not necessarily mean that they …

Lalit Modi went public with his relationship with Sushmita Sen after an argument with her: ‘All hell broke loose’

Lalit Modi went public with his relationship with Sushmita Sen after an argument with her: ‘All hell broke loose’

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One social media post was all it took for Lalit Modi and Sushmita Sen to become the talk of the internet in 2022. When the businessman shared cosy pictures with the actor and announced their relationship, social media went into overdrive. Now, Lalit has revealed that he shared the pictures and publicly confirmed their relationship following an argument with Sushmita. He also opened up about how the actor reacted to his move. In 2025, Lalit Modi confirmed his breakup with Sushmita Sen. Lalit Modi on his viral post about Sushmita Sen In a podcast interaction with Humans of Bombay, Lalit Modi opened up about his decision to make his relationship with Sushmita Sen public through a social media post. In 2022, Lalit Modi took social media to share pictures of himself with Sushmita from a vacation. Not only that, but he had also changed his Instagram bio and added ‘my love’ followed by Sushmita’s Instagram handle. He posted the images with a caption that read, “Just back in London after a whirling global tour #maldives …

What went wrong between Lalit Modi and Sushmita Sen? Businessman reveals the real reason behind breakup

What went wrong between Lalit Modi and Sushmita Sen? Businessman reveals the real reason behind breakup

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In 2022, Lalit Modi sent social media into a frenzy when he announced that he was dating actor Sushmita Sen. While the news dominated headlines for weeks, the romance appeared to fizzle out just as quickly, with reports of a breakup surfacing soon after. Now, the businessman and IPL founder has finally opened up about what went wrong behind the scenes. In 2022, Lalit Modi took to social media to reveal that he was in a relationship with Sushmita Sen. Lalit Modi on split from Sushmita Sen During a conversation on the Humans of Bombay podcast, Lalit Modi reflected on his much-discussed relationship with Sushmita Sen and addressed the reason behind their breakup. “Sushmita was very special to me. She made me grow into a lot of things that I am today. She was extremely special. She was very much part of my life at that time and would have been (even today)… But it was just that the distance was too much for us,” Lalit said while addressing the relationship and the reason behind …

Lalit Modi defends Sushmita Sen against gold digger tag, claims he was a ‘kept boyfriend’: She paid for everything

Lalit Modi defends Sushmita Sen against gold digger tag, claims he was a ‘kept boyfriend’: She paid for everything

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When Lalit Modi made his relationship with Sushmita Sen official in 2022, the announcement sparked a social media frenzy, with many people branding the former Miss Universe a “gold digger.” Now, the businessman and IPL founder has addressed the backlash, defending Sushmita and insisting that money had nothing to do with their relationship. In July 2022, it was revealed that Sushmita Sen was dating businessman and IPL founder Lalit Modi at one point. Lalit Modi defends Sushmita Sen In a podcast interaction with Humans of Bombay, Lalit Modi opened up about his decision to make his relationship with Sushmita Sen public through a social media post and reflected on the whirlwind of reactions that followed. He said he shared a special bond with Sushmita and revealed that their relationship eventually ended due to the challenges of maintaining it over long distances. However, Lalit mentioned that she continues to be one of her “dear friends”. Lalit Modi said that Sushmita was very special to him and made him “grow into a lot of things that I …

‘You won’t even get character roles’: Sushmita Sen’s manager quit when she became a mom at 24 | Bollywood News

‘You won’t even get character roles’: Sushmita Sen’s manager quit when she became a mom at 24 | Bollywood News

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5 min readMumbaiMay 28, 2026 09:50 AM IST Sushmita Sen adopted her elder daughter Renee Sen just four years after making her Hindi film debut with Mahesh Bhatt’s 1996 psychological thriller Dastak. At the time, she’d just delivered a hit in David Dhawan’s comedy Biwi No 1 opposite Salman Khan in 1999, and at 24, she decided to be a single mother. In a new interview, Sushmita shared that after she decided to adopt, her manager left her as he said that she wasn’t serious about her career. ‘Can’t represent someone who’s a mother at 24’ “My manager ran away. He said, ‘You’re not serious about your career, and I can’t represent someone who’s a mother at 24. Character roles bhi nahi milenge aapko (You wouldn’t even get character roles),’” Sushmita recalled in a chat with NDTV. “He ran away, and I was like, good riddance to bad rubbish. I was quite okay with it. And you won’t believe it – after I became a mother, I gave my biggest hits,” she added. She could subsequently …