Vijay Mallya Podcast with Raj Shamani: Highlights

• 11 Jun 2025
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Recently, Raj Shamani released a podcast with Indian fugitive and former Businessman Vijay Vittal Mallya. Mallya is a key figure in a bank loan default case exceeding Rs. 9,000 crore linked to the collapse of Kingfisher Airlines. Read this news for Vijay Mallya Raj Shamani Podcast summary.

The Mallya podcast rapidly gained views, amassing more than 21 million views on YouTube within just four days of its release. Expressing gratitude, Mallya said it "fills my heart with joy" that his "true factual" account is finally being heard.

During the four-hour conversation, Mallya opened up about the allegations he faces and reflected on the possibility of returning to India. The podcast quickly went viral and sparked intense discussion across social media platforms.

Reacting to the response, Mallya shared a message on X: "To say that I am humbled and overwhelmed is well short of what I truly feel. A big heartfelt thank you to all those who took the time to watch my 4 hour plus podcast with Raj Shamani 20 million views on YouTube alone in 4 days and god knows how many more reposts on Instagram and Facebook fills my heart with joy that my true factual story is being heard. May god bless you all.”

Highlights from Raj Shamani Podcast with Vijay Mallya

Let’s discuss the Raj Shamani Vijay Mallya Podcast highlights. During the podcast, Mallya addresses various aspects of the legal challenges he faced, his departure from India and his airline’s collapse. Also, he spoke about being referred to as a “Chor” (Thief). 

He said, "Call me a fugitive for not going to India post-March (2016). I didn’t run away, I flew out of India on a pre-scheduled visit. Fair enough, I did not return for reasons that I consider valid, so if you want to call me a fugitive, go ahead, but where is the ‘chor’ coming from… where is the ‘chori’?"

Mallya, who has been residing in the UK since 2016, shared his views on whether his stay abroad has aggravated his legal troubles. "If I have assurance of a fair trial and a dignified existence in India, you may be right, but I don’t," he stated. When asked if he would consider returning to India with such an assurance, he said, "If I am assured, absolutely. I will think about it seriously.”

The Vijay Mallya Interview with Raj Shamani, titled ‘Vijay Mallya Podcast: Rise & Downfall Of Kingfisher Airlines, Loans & RCB’, featured Mallya asserting that he had made “four different settlement offers to banks between 2012 and 2015” following the collapse of Kingfisher Airlines, but none were accepted. “It was always my intention to settle. Never did I say I didn’t want to pay,” he told Shamani. He also recalled meeting the then chairperson of the State Bank of India with a proposal, adding, “They wanted Rs 14,000 crore which is why they didn’t accept.”

Mallya said he never borrowed a rupee personally. At one point in Vijay Mallya Podcast Raj Shamani, Mallya showed documents for the Debt Recovery Tribunal in Bengaluru as an effort to support his claims. He clarified, "Vijay Mallya has not borrowed a single rupee from anybody ever. Kingfisher Airlines, the company, borrowed - and I was the guarantor. There’s a big difference.”

He restated that his personal shares and collateral, including the Kingfisher name and properties, are included in the recovery sum. He said, “Nobody dreams of sharing values. That’s your answer to all the narratives.” Mallya also took advantage of the opportunity to finally apologize to the staff of Kingfisher Airlines.

In February, Mallya filed a plea with the Karnataka High Court seeking clarification regarding the loan recovery measures taken by the banks. As per a report by ANI, his lawyer, senior advocate Sajan Poovayya, argued that even though around Rs 6,200 crore had been repaid, banks had already recovered Rs 14,000 crore. Mallya was requesting a comprehensive statement from the banks detailing the total recovered amount.

He currently faces legal proceedings on charges of cheating, criminal conspiracy, and money laundering, with his companies Kingfisher Airlines and United Breweries (Holdings) Limited under investigation for alleged financial irregularities.

About Raj Shamani

Raj Shamani is a well-known social media influencer, YouTuber and businessman. He was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on July 29, 1997. At the age of sixteen, he was already making contributions to his father's company, Shamani Industries, by selling goods under his own brand, Jadugar Drop. His perseverance and creativity caused the company's revenue to increase twentyfold.

Raj Shamani is more than just an entrepreneur and content producer. With millions of subscribers, more than 8 billion views, including interview with Vijay Mallya and Lalit Modi, he has created more than just a podcast, he has created a cultural phenomenon.

About Vijay Mallya

Born on December 18, 1955, Vijay Vittal Mallya is a politician, businessman and fugitive from India. The Indian government is attempting to extradite him from the UK so that he can be tried for financial crimes in India. 

Mallya is accused of money laundering, criminal conspiracy, cheating and loan fund diversion. Some of his businesses, such as United Breweries (Holdings) Limited and Kingfisher Airlines, are accused of breaking the 2013 Companies Act and the rules established by the capital markets watchdog.

Wondering where to watch Vijay Mallya Podcast? For Vijay Mallya full podcast, you can visit the official YouTube channel of Raj Shamani and click on the video titled ‘Vijay Mallya Podcast: Rise & Downfall Of Kingfisher Airlines, Loans & RCB’. 

Sources:

• Business Standard
• Times Now News
• Wikipedia