Has Padma Lakshmi finally found love again? Top Chef host's relationship with Vikram Chatwal blossoms after death of ex-boyfriend Teddy Forstmann

Padma Lakshmi’s four-month-old relationship with high-flying hotelier Vikram Chatwal appears to be blossoming swiftly.
It has been 18 months since the 42-year-old model and Top Chef host's ex-boyfriend Theodore 'Teddy' Forstmann died of cancer, and now it seems like she is finally able to move on.

After vacating together in India, the mother-of-one brought Mr Chatwal, who owns New York's Dream Hotel, to her annual Blossom Ball benefiting the Endometriosis Foundation of America on Monday night, according to the New York Post.

Happy couple: After vacating together in India, Padma Lakshmi brought Vikram Chatwal, who owns New York's Dream Hotel, to her annual Blossom Ball benefiting the Endometriosis Foundation of America on Monday night

The couple were first spotted in courtside seats together at a Knicks vs. Nets game in December 2012 and were later seen keeping close company over Christmas and New year holidays.

 

They were also spotted boarding a private jet in Los Angeles earlier this year, and were said to be 'inseparable' at the Dream's New Year's Eve party.
The couple's relationship, which seems to be going from strength-to-strength, also includes a fair share of baggage.

Blossoming buddies: The duo were first spotted in courtside seats together at a Knicks vs. Nets game in December 2012 and were later seen keeping close company over Christmas and New year holidays

Having fun: Ms Lakshmi’s four-month-old relationship with high-flying hotelier Mr Chatwal appears to be blossoming swiftly

Mr Chatwal is still married to model Priya Sachdev, and Ms Lakshmi's previous marriage to author Salman Rushdie, which ended in 2007, fueled international tabloids.
As did her custody battle with venture capitalist and ex-boyfriend Adam Dell, the father of her only daughter, Krishna Thea Lakshmi-Dell.
Despite years struggling with endometriosis, a condition that causes pelvic pain and has been associated with infertility, Ms Lakshmi gave birth to Krishna in February 2010. The father's identity was not initially given, but it was later revealed to be Mr Dell - brother of Dell computer founder Michael Dell.

Former love: It has been 18-months since the 42-year-old model and Top Chef host's ex-boyfriend Theodore 'Teddy' Forstmann died of cancer, and now it seems like she is finally able to move on

First marriage: Ms Lakshmi married Salman Rushdie in 2004 after several years of dating; their marriage ended three years later

Mommy's girl: Despite years struggling with endometriosis, a condition that causes pelvic pain and has been associated with infertility, Ms Lakshmi gave birth to Krishna in February 2010

Even though ‘Teddy’ Forstmann wasn't found to be Krishna's father, he changed his will to give an undisclosed sum to the toddler before he died in November 2011 at the age of 71.
The financier had dated Ms Lakshmi for several years, including during the birth.
In Forstmann’s will filed at Manhattan Surrogate’s Court, he refers to her as his ‘friend’ and says that he forgives all loans he had given her. Details of Krishna’s trust fund and the money given to her mother have not been made public.

Charity travel: Traveling with Mr Chatwal, Ms Lakshmi visited the Keep a Child Alive HIV center in Pune, India last month

Visiting family and friends: The cookbook author also attended a family wedding (left) as well as visiting Keep a Child Alive HIV centre (right)

Home: Ms Lakshmi also took her daughter to India as a travel companion for the two week trip

At the time of his death, Mr Forstmann, who was also linked to Princess Diana in the years before her death between 1994 and 1996, was worth $1.8billion.
It had been reported that despite not being her father, Mr Forstmann had been ‘carrying out the role of father since the moment Krishna was delivered into his arms.
Ms Lashimi publicly declared her love for Mr Forstmann by saying: ‘I am lucky to have someone who unwaveringly gave me love and manly support — and is also the person that I love. So thank you, Teddy.’