Vijay Mallya the liquor baron and owner of Kingfisher — who fled India with debts of over ₹9000 crore — has surfaced again. He is not in the news because of his alleged criminal activities; this time it is because he has been on a podcast. Mallya recently had a four-hour long conversation with YouTuber Raj Shamani and his disclosure of a few untold stories about his life provided the media with an opportunity to breathe renewed life into news coverage about him. However today is not about Vijay Mallya — today is about his stepdaughter who is now no longer wanting to be in his shadow is being thrust into the spotlight. When a person is carrying the surname Mallya it will definitely generate interest — and in some cases a raised brow. However Vijay Mallyas three daughters - none of whom have ever been embroiled in their fathers controversies - are establishing their own identity. In this article we are referring to Leila Mallya who is Vijay Mallyas adopted daughter. While she is his stepdaughter Leila is carving a name for herself. In addition to Leila Mallya has two more daughters — Liana and Tanya Mallya. But todays focus is on Leila. Every time the name Vijay Mallya is mentioned he’s frequently described with the term “fugitive.” After he snuck away to London owing crores to banks in India his sad legacy was the thousands of Kingfisher employees without their salaries while he lived a life of leisure abroad. Even though his tarnished reputation still haunts him his daughter Leila Mallya is carving her way in the fashion world. Leila is with the fashion and style industry and has been recognized as an esteemed designer for a reputable jewelry brand. Leila Mallya owns a jewelry and fashion label Social Butterfly. Her husband Sameer Singh works as an investment banker. Leila completed her primary years at Aditi International School in Bangalore after which she went to the United States to pursue her interest in fashion after studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. When Leila completed her schooling abroad she returned to India to begin her profession. After divorcing his first wife Samira Vijay Mallya married his neighbor Rekha who was also previously married. Rekha’s first husband Shahid Mahmood was involved with the IPL controversy as he was associated with former IPL chairman Lalit Modi and Leila’s name had come up during the controversy but she ultimately denied all associations to IPL and Lalit Modi and was now devoted to her fashion brand. Rekha had two children from her previous marriage Leila and Kabir Mahmood. After marrying Rekha Vijay Mallya adopted Leila as his daughter.