Vijay Mallya

Businessman and politician from India

Vijay Mallya - Businessman and politician from India
Born

December 18th, 1955
69 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

India

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Born in 1955, a businessman and politician became well known in the beverage industry as the chairman of United Breweries Group. Mallya owned the Kingfisher beer brand, which gained popularity in India and internationally. He also founded Kingfisher Airlines, which operated domestic and international flights from 2005 until its grounding in 2012. Mallya engaged in politics as a member of the Rajya Sabha from 2002 to 2008, representing Karnataka. Mallya's career faced challenges, leading to significant legal issues and a controversial exit from India in 2016, amid allegations of financial misconduct.

Chairman of United Breweries Group

Founded Kingfisher Airlines

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