Vijay Mallya Breaks Silence: Fugitive Not Thief, Speaks on Kingfisher Collapse
Vijay Mallya Speaks Out: Fugitive Not Thief | Trending Podcast “Call Me Fugitive, Not Thief” – Vijay Mallya Breaks 9-Year Silence in Candid Podcast In a four-hour sit-down with YouTuber Raj Shamani, Vijay Mallya — once dubbed the “King of Good Times” — finally addressed the controversies surrounding his empire’s collapse. For the first time in nine years, the embattled tycoon spoke candidly about his downfall, loan defaults, his decision to stay abroad, and even toasted the success of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). 1. The Real Story Behind Kingfisher’s Downfall Mallya blamed the 2008 global recession and rupee devaluation for the airline’s failure. He met then-Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to seek downsizing support — the request was denied. Despite assurances, Kingfisher grounded operations shortly after. 2. On His Fleeing India & the ‘Fugitive’ Label Mallya insists he...