Lalit Modi-Life Intro, Career, Net Asset
onTable of Contents
Who is Lalit Modi?
Lalit Modi has been the Chairman and the Commissioner of the Indian Premier League. He also holds position of Chairman of the Champions League 20-20.
Lalit Modi has been the Vice Chairman of the BCCI(Board of Control for Cricket in India). Also, he has been the President of the Punjab Cricket Association.
Lalit Modi is the Chairman and MD of Modi Enterprises. Also, he is the Executive Director of Godfrey Phillips India.
Life Introduction of Lalit Kumar Modi
Real Name | Lalit Kumar Modi |
Famous Name | Lalit Modi, Super Chiefminister(सुपर मुख्यमंत्री) |
Date of Birth | 29 November, 1963 |
Place of Birth | New Delhi, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Founder | IPL(Indian Premier League) |
Profession | Businessman, Cricket Administrator |
Education | Pace University, Duke University |
Father’s Name | Krishan Kumar Modi |
Mother’s Name | Beena Modi |
Spouse | Late. Meenal Modi(Marr:1991, Death: 2018) |
Children | Ruchir Modi, Alia Modi |
Grandfather’s Name | Gujarmal Modi |
Lalit Modi and Indian Premier League
It is said that Lalit Modi is the one who started Indian Premium League in 2007.
It was Lalit Modi’s idea that like the cricket league matches held abroad, India too should have its own series of cricket league matches. You all know that the IPL tournament is one of the biggest sports tournaments in the country.
It was Lalit Modi who proposed the IPL to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in the year 2008.
Lalit Modi Health in 2023
Lalit Modi has been hospitalised due to health problems. He is 24×7 on external oxygen support. His health deteriorated due to Covid symptoms and Pneumonia.
Lalit Modi & Sushmita Sen
According to media reports, it is being speculated that Lalit Modi has already got engaged with Sushmita Sen. But its not confirmed if the news is correct or not.
According to media reports, it is being said that after Sushmita’s breakup with Ex-Boyfriend Rohman, she is in a relationship with former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi. Also, Lalit Modi had also tweeted about this on his official Twitter account.
Lalit Modi and Under World threat
Lalit Modi was provided security with armed police which guard his house whether he is at home or not.
He was also provided with a non-category police security cover which accompanied him outside the door of the house. including multiple armed policemen who guard their cars 24 hours a day as they go in and out of their homes.
Modi’s has his own personal security force which guard his house 24 hours a day. It is also heard saying that the security agency of IPL had beefed up the security around Modi.
Awards & Recognitions
- “The Business Standard Award” for making BCCI India’s Most Promising Company of the year 2008.
- On 25 September 2008, he was awarded the “Brand Builder of the Year” award by the Asia Brand Conference.
- On 26 September 2008, he was awarded “The Consumer Award for Transforming Cricket in India” by CNBC Awaaz.
- He was awarded as “The Most Innovative Business Leader in India” by NDTV Profit on 6 October 2008.
- On 24 October 2008, he was awarded the Frost & Sullivan Growth Excellence Awards for “Excellence in Innovation”.
- On 8 November 2008, he was awarded the “Teacher’s Achievement of the Year Award”.
- On 12 November 2008, he was awarded the “Sports Business-Rushmans Award for Sports Event Innovation”.
- He was awarded the “CNBC Business Leader” award on 22 January 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is the first commissioner of Indian Premier League?
Ans: Lalit Modi is the first commissioner of Indian Premier League.
Q: Why was Lalit Modi banned?
Ans: Lalit Modi was found guilty of misconduct and indiscipline resulting his removal and lifetime ban from BCCI.