About
Dr Vijay Mallya is an Indian businessman and former chairman of the United Breweries Group, the parent company of Kingfisher Airlines and one of India's largest spirits businesses. His United Spirits empire made him one of the wealthiest and most prominent businessmen in India.
Known as the King of Good Times, Mallya was celebrated for his flamboyant lifestyle and his ownership of the Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL cricket team. He was also a member of the Indian Parliament, serving as a Rajya Sabha member.
His Entrepreneur of the Year award at the inaugural Asian Awards in 2010 recognised his extraordinary business achievements in building a global beverages empire from India.