Sushmita Sen Once Shut Down Wedding Rumors With Wasim Akram
Brief By Newsbrief / 4:25 PM on 04 Jun 2026
Bollywood star Sushmita Sen has often made headlines for her personal life, but one of the most talked-about rumors involved former Pakistani cricket legend Wasim Akram. Several years ago, reports surfaced claiming that the two were in a relationship and even considering marriage. However, Sushmita publicly rejected those claims and described them as completely baseless.
The rumors gained momentum when Sushmita Sen and Wasim Akram appeared together as judges on the reality television show Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena. The program paired cricketers with actresses, and the chemistry between the judges led to widespread speculation among fans and media outlets.
As the reports intensified, some publications even suggested that the two were planning to get married. Responding to the claims, Sushmita took to social media and firmly denied the reports. She stated that the stories were “nonsense” and criticized irresponsible reporting. According to her, Wasim Akram was simply a good friend and would always remain one.
The actress also pointed out that Wasim had an important person in his life and that such rumors were unnecessary and disrespectful. At the time, she assured her fans that whenever she found the right life partner, she would personally share the news with them.
Despite never marrying, Sushmita Sen has remained one of Bollywood’s most admired personalities. She is the proud mother of two adopted daughters and has often spoken about the importance of family and independence.
Over the years, her relationships have frequently attracted media attention. She was previously in a long-term relationship with model Rohman Shawl, who is younger than her, and later made headlines for her association with businessman Lalit Modi. However, neither relationship eventually led to marriage.