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Fugitive billionaire Vijay Mallya who is accused of defaulting on loans from several Indian banks still makes headlines in India. Not only because of the developments in the cases but also for his luxurious lifestyle. But younger generations don’t know much about him or his personal life. Very few people know that Mallya adopted a girl and raised her like his daughter. We are talking about Laila Mallya. Unlike her father she stays away from the public eye and lives a peaceful life. Laila is a very important chapter of Vijay Mallya’s personal life. Let’s talk about her. Who is Laila Mallya? Vijay Mallya adopted Laila after marrying Rekha Mallya in the 1990s. She grew up in luxury but after getting mature she chose a very different life completely different from her father’s lifestyle. After Vijay got separated from his first wife Sameera Tayabji he met his childhood crush Rekha in 1993. This was the time when Rakha was about to get separated from her husband Shahid Mahmood. Laila Mahmood was the daughter of Rekha. Mallya not only married Rekha in 1993 but also adopted Laila as his daughter. Since that time the little Laila became a part of Mallya’s family. Laila studied at Mallya Aditi International School in Bengaluru. After completing her preliminary studies she moved to Waltham to complete a degree in international business from Bentley University. She further studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Laila Mallyas Profession In 2009 she worked with IPL founder Lalit Modi as an executive assistant. However Laila left the job and returned to her creative interest launching her jewellery brand - Social Butterfly. Her jewellery brand is famous for fusing traditional Indian designs with modern aesthetics. Lailas jewellery designs gained popularity in Bengalurus fashion scene being sold at Kahawa boutique. Her innovative approach to accessories led to a Vogue India feature in 2015. Despite maintaining a low profile she cultivated a dedicated clientele and continues her jewellery design work as of 2025. Laila Mallya’s siblings Laila adopted by Vijay Mallya after her mothers marriage considers herself a member of the Mallya family. She has two younger half-sisters Leanna and Tanya and an older biological brother Kabir. Laila Mallya’s Personal Life Laila Mallya married Samar Singh in 2011 in a private ceremony which was held in Bali. Samar is an investment banker. Like his wife he also chose to live a quiet life away from media attention and controversies. Vijay Mallya Made Headlines Recently Vijay Mallya recently gave his first extensive interview in years appearing on Raj Shamanis YouTube podcast. He apologised to former Kingfisher Airlines employees for the airlines failure while denying accusations of theft characterising himself as a fugitive but not a criminal. He expressed a willingness to return to India only if guaranteed a fair and respectful trial. Mallya also discussed the marketing impact of the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar highlighting its role in launching the careers of Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif. The interview was described as his most open and honest conversation to date.