Vijay Mallya is the owner of the Formula 1 team ‘Force India,’ got his first Ferrari at age 4 from his father. Of course, it was a child’s version. Force India was formed in October 2007 when a consortium led by Indian businessman Vijay Mallya and Michiel Mol bought the Spyker F1 team for € 88 million.
He also owns the Bangalore Royal Challengers Team. And Kingfisher Calendar is an annual extravaganza.
Some Interesting Facts about Dr. Vijay Mallya’s Life Style:
- The entire partying image, Mallya’s a very religious man. He goes on the Sabarimala pilgrimage every year and on the last stretch walks barefoot like any other devotee.
- The King of Good Times makes sure that every aircraft he buys, first goes to Tirupati
- Mallya loves jewellery. He sports a huge, diamond studded ‘VJM,’ bracelet on his right hand, a huge diamond, ruby and emerald pendant of Lord Venkateshwara. On his ears are eye popping solitaires that belonged to his grand mother.
- Loves coastal food. Favourite being Mangalorean specialities like ‘Kane rava,’ (Kane fish in rava batter), ‘Kori gasi,”( Chicken curry), appams and sannas.
- His favourite wine is Ferrari Carano and his favourite cigar is café crème blue
- VIJAY MALLYA has won trophies on the professional car racing circuits and is a keen Yachtman and aviator. He is involved in a variety of sport by way of personal participation as well as promotion of sport and cultural activities by steering varius sponsorships. Amongest his museum collection of historic rare automobiles are Jaguars, Ferraris, Alfa Romeos and Mercedes Benz.
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