Sushmita Sen's ex-boyfriend Rohman Shawl admits he couldn't afford to gift her diamondsSushmita Sen and her ex-boyfriend Rohman Shawl parted ways a long time ago, but continue to maintain a strong bond with each other. They started dating when he slipped ino her DMs on Instagram but called it quits a few years later. Even after their breakup, the two are often spotted hanging out withe ach other, with many speculating if they are back together, even though the couple hasn’t said anything to that effect. In a recent interview, Rohman spoke about Sushmita and her love for diamonds and shared that he can’t afford to buy such luxurious items at this point of his life.During a conversation with Instant Bollywood, Rohman was asked if he had ever gifted a diamond to Sushmita, or had ever gotten one as a gift from her. He laughed and answered, “Jis hisab ke unko diamond pasand hai, abhi meri aukaat nahi itna bada kharidne ki. Toh jis din uss layak banunga, inshallah zaroor. (The kind of diamonds she likes, I can not afford that right now. So the day I can afford it, god willing, I definitely will).”He further spoke about Sushmita’s love for giant diamonds and said that he is a long way from buying that. “Unka ek pasandita diamond hai, woh 22 carats ka hai. Toh woh kamane ke liye bahot waqt hai, but inshallah jaldi. (She has a favourite diamond – it is 22 carats. It will take a lot of time to earn that much, but Inshallah, soon). That is the goal.”ALSO READ | Saiyaara box office collection day 4: Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda’s debut crosses Rs 100 cr mark in 4 days; inches away from surpassing Salman Khan’s SikandarIn a 2022 interview with Brides Today, Sushmita was asked about her popular statement, ‘I don’t need a man in my life to have diamonds. I can own them myself’. She gave an example of gifting herself a 22-carat diamond ring and said, “I have never allowed anyone to gift me diamonds. In fact, I had gifted myself a 22-carat diamond ring many years ago, which I wear everywhere. People watch me go shopping for groceries and wonder ‘What is she wearing?!’. But I’m proud that I could do that for myself. For me, my diamond ring is a symbol of hope and empowerment. I believe that all women should be independent, especially financially.”Sushmita Sen has never been married. She adopted her two daughters – Renee and Alisah – soon after she became Miss Universe.Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:Sushmita Sen