How Laila Mallya, Step Daughter Of Vijay Mallya, Became A Big Name In The Fashion Industry

Former owner of the United Breweries, Vijay Mallya, may be a fugitive to the law now due to financial scandals, but his stepdaughter Laila Mallya has been a successful figure in the fashion industry. The story of Vijay Mallya’s rise and downfall is well known. His son Siddharth Malhotra also managed to be in the headlines during the scandal but Laila Mallya maintains a low profile, in this regard. Vijay Mallya has three daughters, Liana, Tanya and Laila. Of these, Laila Mallya is his stepdaughter. Vijay Mallya married his neighbour Rekha after divorcing his first wife, Sameera. Rekha had two children with her ex-husband Shahid Mehmood, Laila and Kabir Mehmood. Later, Vijay Mallya adopted Laila.

Laila Mallya’s husband Sameer Singh is an investment banker. Laila studied at Bengaluru’s Aditi International School and went to the US to study fashion. There, she completed her studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York. Earlier, she had earned a degree from Bentley University, Massachusetts. After completing her studies, Laila came back to India and started her career.

She started her career as a jewellery designer and stylist with the prestigious Vogue brand. Subsequently, she ventured into establishing her brand, Social Butterfly. Lalila outsources her products to the Bangalore-based retailer Kahava. In addition to her entrepreneurial pursuits, Lalila actively participates in numerous fashion week shows, driven by her profound interest in fashion and style.

She used to work with former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi during the IPL 2010.

Following the conclusion of IPL 2010, Modi faced suspension from the BCCI due to allegations of misconduct, indiscipline, and financial irregularities. Subsequently, the BCCI initiated an investigation into these accusations. In 2013, after a committee determined Modi’s culpability in these matters, he was banned for life from the organization. Laila’s name was also embroiled in the controversy, following which she left the IPL scene and concentrated on her other fashion endeavours alone.