Vijay Mallya's Love Life, Mid-Air Proposal, Childhood Love, Romance With 23-Years-Younger Cabin Crew

Vijay Mallya, also known as the 'King of Good Times' used to once rule the business world in India. Tales about his extravagant lifestyle, booming liquor empire, high-profile parties, and major acquisitions used to break the headlines. Everything came to a halt once the former head of United Breweries stepped down after the bankruptcy of his business ventures led which led to the piling of bank loans, unpaid dues to employees, legal cases and more. 

The final nail in the coffin was his controversial exit from India in 2016. However, amid these scandals, Vijay Mallya's personal life has been no less interesting than his professional career. From a mid-air proposal to alleged romance with a 23-year-younger cabin crew, here's everything you could know about Vijay Mallya's larger-than-life love life. 

Vijay Mallya fell in love mid-air with his first wife, Sameera Tyabjee

Vijay Mallya has never shied away from following his heart, and it's evident from how he fell in love with his first wife, Sameera Tyabjee. It all began in 1986 when the then-young business tycoon was on a business flight to the United States. He got on an Air India flight for the same without any hint that his life was going to take a 360-degree turn. Vijay noticed a young and gorgeous air hostess on the flight, Sameera Tyabjee. Just a glimpse of her was enough to make him smitten and he wasted no time in pursuing his love. 

According to multiple media reports, he had a few conversations with her which were enough to make him realise that he wanted a 'forever' with her. Consequently, he proposed to her at the same place they fell in love, which was mid-air in a flight. Soon, they tied the knot in the same year, and the businessman welcomed his only son, Siddhartha Mallya. However, the romance soon fizzled out after they moved to England, and the cracks began to widen between them, leading to their divorce. 

Vijay Mallya rekindled a bond with his childhood crush, who became his second wife 

When Vijay Mallya just got over his separation from Sameera, he reconnected with an old acquaintance in 1993. It was none other than the woman he had admired since his childhood, Rekha. The latter herself was going through a separation with her second husband, Shahid Mahmood, with two kids, and they fell in love. Her son, Kabir, stayed with his dad while their daughter, Laila, went with her mom and Vijay Mallya officially adopted her. They went on to welcome two daughters, Leanna and Tanya. Several media reports alleged that they parted ways, but there is no official confirmation about Vijay Mallya's separation from Rekha, who stays away from the media. 

Vijay Mallya rumoured romance with 23-years-younger cabin crew

In the last few years of Vijay Mallya's stay in India and subsequent exit to London, he was linked to a 23-year-younger, Pinky Lalwani. She was a former flight attendant, and the duo allegedly got close while working together. Pinky was often spotted at various events with him, including his appearances in UK court related to the legal cases in India. Her constant presence fueled the buzz about their relationship, and their major age difference took the spotlight. Again, there is no formal confirmation about a relationship or marriage. Some insiders close to them claim that they have been living together for several years now.

Despite the controversies surrounding Vijay Mallya, the stories of his real-life romance continue to fascinate the people who know him. A lot has been known, but some part of his love life remains unknown. Needless to say, only the man himself would be able to tell the reality behind his larger-than-life real-life romances. 

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