India's best-known male supermodel from the 1990s, and contemporary fitness freak, Milind Soman, turned 52 on November 4. He has been open about his relationships over the years, and nothing seemed to be different when he introduced the world to his new partner, Ankita Konwar, to the world via a post of social media.

All seemed to be going well with the couple and the world till Soman's birthday on November 4. Soman's fans from across the world conveyed their birthday wishes to him.

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But matters took an ugly turn when the actor shared a "Thank You" note in response to all the wishes he had recieved. The note came with the photo of him and Konwar, while they were holidaying in Oslo.

A post shared by Milind Usha Soman (@milindrunning) on Nov 6, 2017 at 1:16am PST

Trolls on Twitter went berserk over the age gap between the couple.

Milind soman's Gf : hey ,i' m 18 and my bf is 50 ! Is that bad ?Friend : u just spelled Dad wrong ??#MilindSoman - deeps (@deepikaseth1) November 6, 2017

Only thing I've to say about #MilindSoman's Lolita moment is Eww. Garbage men pls stop preying on women your daughter's age. Disgusted. - Priyanka (@autumnrainwish) November 6, 2017

Some reports suggest Konwar is 18-years-old, while some say she could be no older than 23. But photos on Instagram and Twitter show Soman to be head over heels in love with this girl who's said to be an air hostess. There are also reports of the two planning to tie the knot.

At 40 #MilindSoman married a 26 yr. Old French actress.At 52 he is dating an 18 yr. Old lady.This superman loves to challenge himself.???? - Anurag Gupta (@Anurag_aiims) November 6, 2017

Soman and Konwar's relationship was revealed a few months ago when the actor made his relationship public by posting pictures with her on his Instagram.

How did she even became an air hostess already?? She's just 18!#MilindSoman - ? (@Older_Monk) November 6, 2017

"A relationship, it's about both the people. And I don't consider age at all for anything - whether its relationships, fitness or health or whatever," said Soman earlier about the age gap between him and Konwar.

Milind was a heartthrob in 1990s when he started modelling and then acted in television serials and movies. His love for extreme sports, especially marathons across the world, made him win the title of Iron Man. Soman last acted in Saif Ali Khan-starrer Chef.