Vijay Mallya — once celebrated as the "King of Good Times" — symbolized wealth, flamboyance, and success. As the former chairman of United Breweries and founder of the now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines, his rise in the business world was as dramatic as his fall from grace. Inspired by Raj Shamani’s insightful podcast, we take a closer look at the man behind the headlines.

🛫 The Ascent

Mallya inherited United Breweries from his father at 28. He launched Kingfisher beer and later Kingfisher Airlines, living a lifestyle that made global headlines.

• Founded Kingfisher Airlines in 2005
• Owned RCB and Force India F1 Team
• Known for extravagant lifestyle

💸 The Descent

Mounting debts, unpaid staff, grounded aircraft, and defaulted bank loans brought down the empire. Mallya left India in 2016 and was later declared a fugitive economic offender.

⚖️ Legal Trouble & Statements

Mallya (tweet): “I did not flee India. I am not a defaulter.”

CBI: “We have enough evidence to prove deliberate loan defaults and misappropriation.”

📖 Also Read

🔗 Verified News Links

• BBC on Vijay Mallya
• Hindustan Times Timeline

🎥 Watch the Podcast

This podcast originally belongs to Raj Shamani. All credits to him for the insightful content. Watch the full episode on his official YouTube channel below:

📢 Credit: Raj Shamani on YouTube

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