The infamous tale of Vijay Mallya’s scams and his eventual downfall is widely known. Once dubbed the “King of Good Times,” Mallya fell from grace, losing everything. As the head of United Breweries Group, he was declared a bank defaulter for failing to repay debts linked to Kingfisher Airlines. This led to his status as a fugitive businessman, culminating in a Rs 2,000 crore fine and a four-month prison sentence handed down by the Supreme Court of India in July 2022. His tarnished reputation extended beyond himself, impacting his immediate family as well. His son, Sidhartha Mallya, an aspiring actor, sought to carve out his own space in the Indian film industry but ultimately did not achieve significant success.
Early Life
Sidhartha Mallya was born to Vijay Mallya and Samira Tyabjee Mallya in 1987 in Los Angeles, California. He spent most of his childhood in England after the family relocated there following his birth. At 15, he was enrolled in boarding school at Papplewick School in Ascot. He then attended Wellington College in Berkshire, where he completed his GCSEs and A Levels. Following this, he studied at Queen Mary University of London, earning a bachelor’s degree in business management and playing for the university’s hockey team. In 2016, he obtained a Master of Arts diploma in acting from the University of London’s Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Family Background
In 2016, Vijay Mallya fled to the UK after being declared bankrupt. Once known as the “King of Good Times,” he turned UB Group, a company started by his father, Vittal Mallya, into a multibillion-dollar firm. At his peak in 2011, Vijay was worth $1.4 billion.
Sidhartha defended his father in the 2020 Netflix docuseries “Bad Boy Billionaires: India.” He claimed his father was made a political scapegoat, saying, “They need a man to make an example of.”
Education and Career
Sidhartha attended Wellington College in Berkshire and earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Queen Mary University of London. He also trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Early in his career, he worked at Diageo and managed green initiatives for his family’s cricket team, Royal Challengers Bangalore.
He later pursued acting and modelling, appearing in TV series and films like the comedy “Brahman Naman.” He also worked as a marketing manager for Guinness and hosted an online video show. Currently, he teaches acting at various studios.
Engagement News
Sidhartha announced his engagement to his girlfriend, Jasmine, on Instagram. The 36-year-old shared photos of the memorable moment. Dressed as a pumpkin for Halloween, he proposed to Jasmine, who was dressed as a witch. His post read, “Well, I guess you’re stuck with me now foreverrrr. I love u my juppet @jassofiaa (thank u for saying yes to this pumpkin).”
Mental Health Advocacy
In 2021, Sidhartha published his memoir, “If I’m Honest: A Memoir of My Mental Health Journey,” detailing his struggles with alcohol, depression, and his parents’ divorce. He also advocates for men’s mental health and has written a children’s book called “Sad Glad,” focusing on mental health.
Net Worth
Sidhartha Mallya’s net worth is $380 million, as of 2023, according to Idol Net Worth.
