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Economic Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Raj Shamani opens up about controversial Vijay Mallya podcast, reveals how he approached him: ‘Do you know who I am?'
Agencies Raj Shamani recounts his unexpected encounter with Vijay Mallya on 'The Great Indian Kapil Show,' detailing how a casual walk in London led to a groundbreaking four-hour podcast interview. In an age where public relations walls and layers of management often keep celebrities far from the average creator, Raj Shamani seems to have cracked the code — or rather, stumbled upon it. On an upcoming episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix, YouTuber and podcaster Raj Shamani opens up about one of his biggest career breakthroughs: how he managed to interview the elusive businessman Vijay Mallya. The revelation is both unexpectedly simple and wildly entertaining. 'I was out for a walk in London,' Raj tells host Kapil Sharma in the show's latest trailer. 'I happened to spot him, so I approached him. I asked him, 'Sir, do you know who I am?' He said, 'No.' Then I asked, 'Do you know what a podcast is?' He said, 'No.'' What followed, however, was one of the most talked-about podcast episodes of the year. Raj's podcast with Vijay Mallya, released in June this year, runs over four hours and covers everything from Mallya's controversial exit from India to his version of the Kingfisher Airlines saga. With over 26 million views, the episode is not just Raj's most-watched video, but also a cultural moment — Mallya had not spoken to any media outlet at such length in years. What adds to the intrigue is the fact that, according to Kapil Sharma on the show, even 'top agencies in the country' had been unable to secure an interview with Mallya. And yet here was Raj, a young creator with over 11.7 million subscribers, who simply relied on initiative and timing rather than official channels. The episode, which streams this Saturday at 8 PM, will feature a lineup of influential digital voices — Raj Shamani, Saurabh Dwivedi, Kamiya Jani, and Samdish Bhatia — each of whom will share behind-the-scenes anecdotes from their most notable interviews. The Great Indian Kapil Show, now in its third season and streaming on Netflix, continues to bring a blend of celebrity gossip, comedy, and storytelling. Although it has seen a dip in viewership lately, moments like Raj's candid revelation offer a fresh and authentic charm that could bring back curious audiences.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Raj Shamani reveals to Kapil Sharma how he bagged the infamous Vijay Mallya interview. Watch
In June this year, podcaster Raj Shamani posted a four-hour conversation with Vijay Mallya on his podcast, discussing everything from his life to Kingfisher, the controversy around leaving the country, and more. On the upcoming episode of Kapil Sharma's Netflix show, The Great Indian Kapil Show, he revealed how he managed to do what 'top agencies' couldn't. Vijay Mallya spoke at length about the Kingfisher Airlines crisis and more on Raj Shamani's podcast. Raj Shamani on bagging Vijay Mallya's interview Raj's podcast with Vijay went viral when it dropped, given that the businessman had not spoken to the media in a long time. In a promo for the upcoming episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, Raj revealed that the episode was shot in London. In the promo, Kapil says, 'Raj, you managed to interview a personality whom even the top agencies of our country couldn't approach. How did you approach him?' Raj replies, 'I was out for a walk in London. I happened to spot him, so I approached him. I asked him, sir do you know who I am? He said, no. I asked, do you know what a podcast is? He said, no.' While the promo doesn't reveal more, Raj is expected to discuss it in detail with Kapil in the next episode. The episode, which will stream on Netflix at 8 PM on Saturday, will feature podcasters Saurabh Dwivedi, Raj Shamani, Kamiya Jani, and Samdish Bhatia as guests. The other podcasters also discuss some of their famous interviews, including one with a CM. About The Great Indian Kapil Show The Great Indian Kapil Show is a comedy talk show hosted by Kapil Sharma, with Archana Puran Singh, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Sunil Grover, Kiku Sharda, Krushna Abhishek, and Rajiv Thakur also featuring in it. It is identical to his TV shows, The Kapil Sharma Show and Comedy Nights with Kapil. Season 3 of the show kicked off with Salman Khan as the guest in late June. The cast of Metro In Dino and Son of Sardaar 2, Indian cricketers and more have been guests in the last few episodes.
NDTV
04-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Watch - "I Did It My Way": Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi Sing At Lavish UK Party
New Delhi: "And now, the end is near, and so I face the final curtain," sang Frank Sinatra. But the curtains can't seem to fall on fugitive billionaires Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya who were seen singing together at a lavish private party in London over the weekend. A video clip shared by Mr Modi himself showed the two performing Frank Sinatra's "My Way," as guests looked on in an evening that he described as his "annual summer party." The video, now viral, appears to show the former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner and the former liquor baron and airline tycoon sharing laughs and songs in a karaoke session hosted at Mr Modi's residence in the British capital. The gathering, which Modi said hosted over 310 friends and family, included guests who had flown in from several countries. Among the attendees was former Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricketer Chris Gayle, who uploaded an Instagram story featuring a photo of himself with both Mr Modi and Mr Mallya. His caption read: "We living it up. Thanks for a lovely evening," tagging both men. "Had an amazing night with 310 friends and family. A lot who travelled specially for this event. Thank you to one and all who attended this evening and made it one of the most special nights for me... Hope this video doesn't break the internet. Controversial for sure. But that's what I do best," Mr Modi wrote on social media. The Instagram post also thanked musician Carlton Braganza for the karaoke setup and paid tribute to Mr Gayle, referring to the cricketer by his popular nickname, "Universe Boss." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lalit Modi (@lalitkmodi) Charges Against Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya Mr Modi, the founding chairman of the Indian Premier League, left India in 2010 amid multiple allegations of financial wrongdoing. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has pursued several cases against him, including charges related to money laundering, bid manipulation, and violations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). India has repeatedly sought his extradition from the UK, but he remains a British resident. Mr Modi, now 60, has long maintained that the cases against him are politically motivated. Mr Mallya, 68, the former chairman of United Breweries and promoter of the now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines, left India in 2016 amid mounting debts and allegations of fraud. The Indian government declared him a "fugitive economic offender" under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act. Last week, the UK's High Court rejected an appeal filed by Mr Mallya against a 2021 bankruptcy order. In a social media post last year, Mr Mallya said that authorities in India had seized and restored assets worth Rs 14,131 crore, an amount he claims exceeds the debts attributed to Kingfisher Airlines. "I am still an economic offender. Unless the ED and banks can legally justify how they have taken more than two times the debt, I am entitled to relief which I will pursue," he wrote on X. He also questioned the CBI's continuing fraud case against him over a Rs 900 crore IDBI Bank loan. In response, Mr Modi had replied, "This too shall pass."
India.com
12-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
'King of Good Times' to fugitive: How Vijay Mallya's business empire collapsed under the debt of Rs 9000 crore; Read full story
Vijay Mallya- File image Vijay Mallya story: Fugitive Vijay Mallya has recently been in news after he gave a podcast to a YouTube channel named 'Raj Shamami'. We all know the story of how Vijay Mallya, once known as the 'King of Good Times' left India after he was surrounded by a massive loan. However, do we know the real story behind how the massive empire of the business tycoon collapsed under a debt of Rs 9000 crore. If you think you need to know the full story, here is the story which you need to read about how Vijay Mallya's business empire collapsed. Story of Vijay Mallya's massive loan The story of fugitive Vijay Mallya started after he took over the UB Group (United Breweries Group) which was founded by his father Vittal Mallya in 1983. Vijay Mallya focused on expanding the business and re-branded the group's flagship brand Kingfisher Beer, later making it one of the top selling beer brands in India. With time, Mallya's dominance in the liquor world grew and he began to be called the the 'King of Good Times'. How Vijay Mallya launched Kingfisher Airlines As things turned out, Vijay Mallya launched Kingfisher Airlines in 2005 which focused on luxury and glamour, but behind the glamour of the airlines, the airline was struggling financially. In the year, Vijay Mallya acquired Deccan Aviation in the year 2007 for international access but the decision only worsened the situation. Due to the blend of low-cost operations, the premium services proved unsustainable. How Vijay Mallya left India! With the rise in losses, Vijay Mallya had to take massive loans, but the airline never turned profitable, ultimately losing its license in 2012. Due to the rising pressure of loans, Mallya fled to London owing more than Rs 9,000 crore to 13 banks. Vijay Mallya in recent Podcast blames governments 'I told the finance minister, Arun Jaitley, before leaving for the airport and then I flew from Delhi to London, I was on my way to Geneva for an FIA world council meeting which was fixed months ago. I told the finance minister because I went from Parliament to the Delhi Airport. When this news hit the media it once again created a storm', Vijay Mallya was seen saying in the Raj Shamami podcast. 'Mr Jaitley had to retract his statement and said, 'yes, yes I met him but only while walking, it was a fleeting meeting'. I never said I went to Mr. Jaitley's office, sat in front of him, had tea with him… All I said was that I told the finance minister while leaving, I am going to London, I have to go to Geneva for a meeting, I will be back, please tell the banks to sit across the table and settle with me', he added. (With inputs from agencies)
Pink Villa
12-06-2025
- Business
- Pink Villa
Who is Vijay Mallya's first wife? Everything about his lavish lifestyle, 3 wives, net worth, to cars
Vijay Mallya, the 'King of Good Times', has always garnered the attention of the media and public. Whether it is his extravagant lifestyle and luxurious properties or his personal life, the business tycoon's life sparks debates and discussions. The most celebrated businessman rose to fame due to his expansive ventures in aviation, liquor, and sports. However, despite his financial status and lavish lifestyle, his life wasn't rosy. Over the years, his name has been linked to a lot of legal challenges, public scrutiny, and alleged fraudulent activities. Here's a quick take on his personal and professional trajectory. Vijay Mallya's First Wife Vijay Mallya married thrice and has three children. His first wife, Sameera Tyabji, was a former Air India air hostess. They met in 1986, during a business trip to the United States. After several interactions, Vijay proposed to Sameera in mid-air. Their love story created headlines, and within a year, they tied the knot. Later, the couple was blessed with a baby boy, Siddhartha. When the couple moved to England, their personal life took a major turn, and their marriage came to an end. Vijay Mallya's Second Wife Later, he got hitched to Rekha, his childhood friend who was also an air hostess. At that time, Rekha was navigating through a separation. From her previous marriages, she had two children, Kabir and Laila. Years passed, and Vijay and Rekha's relationship strengthened, leading to their marriage in 1993. He also adopted Rekha's daughter Laila, whereas the couple welcomed two daughters, Leanna and Tanya. Since the media and public were keenly interested in their relationship, Rekha strived to maintain a low profile. In addition to his business empire and controversies, Vijay Mallya's personal relationships and marriage have kept the audience hooked to know more. As he expanded his empire across aviation, real estate, and beverages, he was hailed as the 'King of Good Times'. At just 28, he was announced as the Chairman of United Breweries Group. Vijay Mallya's alleged third wife, Pinky There have been speculations that Mallya married for the third time. However, there has been no official confirmation regarding the same. Reportedly, he married to former Kingfisher Airlines employee, Pinky Lalwani. They were apparently spotted together during the court hearings of Mallya's court cases. Vijay Mallya's Business Timeline In 2005, he launched top-class aviation services, Kingfisher Airlines, which struggled financially later and was shut down. In 2008, he purchased the Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL team for reportedly Rs 476 crore, making it the most expensive team of all. In 2013, it was estimated that Vijay Mallya's net worth was around 750 million dollars. His private jets and luxury yachts screamed pure luxury and his lavish way of living. In 2016, Mallya exited India and allegedly defaulted on loans worth over Rs 9,000 crore. However, in the recent podcast, Figuring Out with Raj Shamani, Mallya stated that he didn't do anything wrong and that the stories were fabricated by the media and critics. In 2017, in a case linked to Kingfisher's downfall, the Supreme Court declared him guilty. Cut to 2022, despite the ongoing legal issues and controversies, Vijay Mallya's net worth was estimated to be around 1.2 billion dollars, which is Rs 10,297 crore. Vijay Mallya's Lavish Properties In London, he owns numbers 18 and 19 on Cornwall Terrace, a historic property built in 1823. In 2015, he purchased Ladywalk Mansion in Hertfordshire. In addition, Mallya owns a $2.4 million penthouse and three condos in Trump Plaza, New York, two of which he shares with his daughter. He also owns a luxurious estate near Cannes, France. In India, he has a seaside bungalow on Napean Sea Road in Mumbai, known as Niladari. Furthermore, his list of properties includes a penthouse in Kingfisher Towers, Bangalore, and a mansion in California. To conclude, Mallya owns approximately 26 properties across India and Europe, and it is also true that he had to sell a few due to his inability to repay all of his loans. Vijay Mallya's Car Collection Known for having a large car collection, Mallya continues to live a lavish lifestyle. His car collection includes a Mercedes 220SE, which he has parked at his Mandwa home. To everyone's surprise, the company only produced 2,729 cars, and Vijay owns one. As a lover of sports cars, he owned a two-seater red Ferrari 328 GTS, which debuted in 1985. Moreover, he also had a Herald during his college days and a white Rolls-Royce Ghost. As Vijay Mallya turns 70 this year, his life's narrative will forever be etched into history. His cases and controversies have also become a symbol of India's struggles with high-profile financial offenders. Nonetheless, to date, the Indian fugitive, former businessman, and politician continues to garner attention and make headlines. Z ee News, Economic Times platforms. In some cases, celebrities or their teams give their inputs too, which we incorporate if provided by them. We take all efforts to share possible accurate numbers, however, unless otherwise mentioned they are all approximates. We are open to feedback and suggestions on editorial@
