After staying silent for nearly a decade, Vijay Mallya has finally broken his silence — and the internet is buzzing. In a rare media appearance, the controversial Indian businessman appeared on the Raj Shamani Podcast, sharing his side of the story for the first time since the Kingfisher Airlines collapse and the massive loan default controversy that followed. The exclusive interview is now going viral, offering a rare glimpse into Mallya’s mindset, emotions, and defense.
Speaking from London, Mallya opened up about the downfall of his once-luxurious airline, insisting that he was wrongly painted as a “fraudster” in India. He claimed he never ran away with public money and offered multiple settlements to the banks, but was subjected to a “media trial” that destroyed his image. “I’ve been silenced for years. It’s time people heard my side,” Mallya said during the candid conversation.
The episode, titled “Vijay Mallya: Rise & Downfall of Kingfisher Airlines, Loans & Media Trials”, is already trending across platforms. In the podcast, he described how flawed aviation policies, rising fuel costs, and regulatory challenges played a major role in the airline’s collapse — not just mismanagement, as widely portrayed.
What surprised many was the personal, human side of Mallya that emerged. He talked about the emotional toll on his family, the loneliness of exile, and how public perception changed overnight. For the first time, viewers saw beyond the headlines — and into the life of a man who once owned India’s most glamorous airline.
Raj Shamani, known for his honest and bold podcast style, said he hosted the interview not to justify Mallya’s actions but to offer a platform for unheard stories. “People deserve to hear all sides — especially from someone India hasn’t heard from in nine years,” Shamani explained.
Reactions have been mixed. While some believe Mallya deserves to be heard, others feel giving a platform to a declared fugitive is controversial. Regardless of opinion, one thing is clear: this interview has reignited national interest in the Kingfisher Airlines saga and Vijay Mallya’s journey.
