Padma Lakshmi’s ex fighting for custody of their daughter

NEW YORK - Padma Lakshmi’s ex-lover Adam Dell has filed a suit asking for custody of their 11- month-old baby, Krishna.

Dell, brother of billionaire Dell Inc. founder Michael Dell, is frustrated the “Top Chef” host has allegedly failed to respond to his pleas for more time with Krishna.

His lawyer, Bill Zabel, has confirmed that Dell filed a lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court.

“Adam Dell, above all else, wants to have an active and substantial role in the upbringing of his daughter with Padma Lakshmi,” the New York Post quoted Zabel as saying.

“Unfortunately, Ms. Lakshmi has severely limited his time with their daughter and has refused to negotiate a reasonable co-parenting agreement. Mr. Dell has tried his best to avoid going to court, but Ms. Lakshmi has given him no other choice at this time,” he added.

Sources say Lakshmi and Dell currently have an agreement, which allows him to see their baby for 7 hours a week. But it’s complicated by Lakshmi’s filming and travel commitments. Dell had to fly to the Bahamas this month to spend a few hours with Krishna.

“He has to fit into her schedule,” the source added.

“Adam does not want to take the baby away from her. He hopes this will result in a reasonable co-parenting agreement,” another sources said.

The venture capitalist is also said to be seeking to be named on Krishna’s birth certificate and have her take his surname along with Lakshmi’s.

A rep for Lakshmi said, “It appears to us that Mr. Dell remains more interested in garnering media attention than working out details to see Krishna or in her welfare.” (ANI)