Siddharth Mallya

Sid Mallya

Sid Mallya at GQ Most Stylish Man awards event
Born May 7, 1987
Los Angeles
Nationality United States[1]
Religion Hinduism

Siddharth Vijay "Sid" Mallya (born 7 May 1987), is the son of Vijay Mallya,[2] the chairman of UB Group (an Indian conglomerate that is primarily in the alcoholic beverages business).[3][4] and the grandson of Vittal Mallya, who was the company's previous chairman.

He has been an online and television host and male model, and is pursuing a career in acting.[5] He registered with the Screen Actors Guild as "Sid Mallya", saying he chose the stage name to try to avoid being typecast in stereotypical roles.[5] He has also worked as director of the IPL cricket team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), which is owned by his father, and as a marketing manager for Guinness (a product of Diageo, a large drinks company closely tied to his father's business).

Early life & education

Mallya was born in Los Angeles, California, to Indian businessman Vijay Mallya and former airline hostess Samira Mallya (née Tyabjee).[6] Shortly after his birth, the family moved to England where he was primarily raised. The family also lived part of the time in Dubai (in the United Arab Emirates).[2] At the age of 10, he started boarding school at Papplewick School in Ascot and then went to Wellington College, Berkshire where he passed his GCSEs and A Levels. He then attended Queen Mary University of London where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management.[2] While at the university, he also played on its Field Hockey team.[7]

Career

After graduating from university, Mallya spent a year working for drinks giant Diageo, as an assistant brand manager on Guinness.[8] It was widely expected that he would follow in his grandfather and father's footsteps and take over the family business. At the beginning of 2010, he moved to India, and became director of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) IPL cricket team owned by his father.[9][10] While he was at the RCB, the team reached both the IPL and CLT20 finals in the same year.[11] He oversaw the team's "Green Initiatives", which led to RCB claiming to be the world's first carbon-neutral sports team through fan engagement.[12][13]

After appearing on various talk shows as a guest, he launched his own online chat show called No Boundaries at the beginning of 2012.[14] The self-published show was written and hosted by him. On the show he interviewed some notable cricket players, including Chris Gayle, Adam Gilchrist and AB de Villiers. Later that year, he appeared as the lead presenter and judge on the NDTV Good Times show, "The Hunt for The Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2013".[15] He made his ramp modeling debut during Lakme Fashion Week 2012 as the show stopper for designer Komal Sood.[16] He followed this up by walking for designers Shantanu and Nikhil during Indian Bridal Week.[17] In the latter half of 2013, Mallya was selected as one of the 20 to participate in the ABC Talent Showcase, a platform and training program for aspiring talents, out of more than 7000 applicants [5][18][19]

Personal life

He dated Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone for over a year, but the couple broke up in early 2012.[20][21]

Mallya is a running enthusiast, having taken part in two Mumbai Marathons, the London Marathon and the Delhi Half Marathon.[22]

Philanthropy

He has been involved in a number of fund-raising activities for charity. He also serves as an ambassador for the NGO Magic Bus.[23]

Awards and accolades

Television and web appearances

Year Show Role
2011 The Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl Self (Guest Judge) [33]
2013 Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl Self (Main host and judge) [34]
Simi Selects India's Most Desirable Self (Episode 3)
No Boundaries with Sid Mallya Self (Host and writer) [35]

Filmography

Year Film Role
2013 Flashback (II)
(a low-budget 12-minute drama short film)		 Ali[36]
2014 Open House On Beverly
(a low-budget comedy short film)		 Nate[37]

References

  1. ↑ the little birdie. "Sid Mallya westbound". thebrunettediaries.com. Retrieved 2014-01-23.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Sidhartha Mallya. "Sid Mallya biography, net worth, quotes, wiki, assets, cars, homes and more". bornrich.com. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  3. ↑ Sid Mallya takes over Bagan from dad. The New Indian Express (2010-12-20). Retrieved on 2012-05-30.
  4. ↑ Son replaces father as Mohun Bagan chairman. The Statesman. Retrieved on 2012-05-30.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Indulekha Aravind. "Sid Mallya scion gives up family business to pursue an acting career". rediff.com. Retrieved 2014-07-18.
  6. ↑ "Unseen Pictures of Vijay Mallya and Wives", Daily Bhaskar (accessed May 2014).
  7. ↑ "Free Spirit: Sid Mallya". LiveMint.com. 2013-03-07. Retrieved 2014-09-16.

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  8. ↑ "Beer hug: Sid Mallya". indiatoday.intoday.in. 2012-03-03. Retrieved 2014-09-16.
  9. ↑ the Hindu Business Line:IPL
  10. ↑ Bangalore Royal Challengers team director, Siddharth Mallya
  11. ↑ "It's RCB Vs Mumbai Indians in CL T20 final". Zeenews.india.com. 2011-10-09. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  12. ↑ "Sid Mallya's green initiative - Bollywood Mantra - Sid Mallya". Bollywood Mantra. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  13. ↑ "RCB, a carbon-neutral team". The Hindu. 2012-05-15. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  14. ↑ "Sid Mallya hosts his own IPL show - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2012-04-12. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  15. ↑ "Siddhartha Mallya to make TV debut with Kingfisher Calendar Girl hunt Video". NDTV.com. 2012-09-21. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  16. ↑ "Sid Mallya in tuxedo, Amy Jackson in sari at LFW : Lakme Fashion Week 2012, News - India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 2012-08-04. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  17. ↑ "Sidhartha Mallya walks in Bridal Fashion Week-36827". Newswala.com. 2012-09-16. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  18. ↑ MissMalini. "Sid Mallya not as easy as ABC". youtube.com. Retrieved 2014-09-16.
  19. ↑ Dnaindia. "Sid Mallya on his journey from richie rich to struggling actor in Los Angeles". dnaindia.com. Retrieved 2014-09-16.
  20. ↑ "Sid Mallya says, Zohal Hamid was stalking him". Indiatvnews.com. 2012-05-18. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  21. ↑ "Deepika Padukone and Sid Mallya headed for splitsville? : Celebrities, News - India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 2012-01-20. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  22. ↑ Ferro, Ashwin (2012-01-10). "Running makes you look good, says Sid Mallya". Mid-day.com. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  23. ↑ "News : Sid Mallya works with a NGO". fashioncirQle. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  24. ↑ "Times of India Publications". Lite.epaper.timesofindia.com. Retrieved 2013-11-27. (subscription required (help)).
  25. ↑ "Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, ZEEL presented the Rotary Vocational Excellence Award 2010". Zeetelevision.com. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  26. ↑ "GQ Men of the year 2011 awards winners". Pinkvilla. 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  27. ↑ "Power Brands Hall of Fame 2011". businessandeconomy.org. 2012-01-19. Retrieved 2014-09-16.
  28. ↑ "Arjun Rampal photos | Sid Mallya and Arjun Rampal at HT Café Most Stylish Awards 2011 at ITC Parel in Mumbai". Gomolo.com. 2011-12-21. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  29. ↑ "John, Ranbir, Abhay, Shahid or Siddhartha - Who is India's sexiest bachelor? - bollywood news". glamsham.com. 2011-09-05. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  30. ↑ "Winners all the way: Bollywood stars walk the red carpet at awards gala". dailymail.co.uk. 2012-02-21. Retrieved 2014-09-16.
  31. ↑ A (2012-02-15). "Sid Mallya gets green award - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  32. ↑ "The 10 NEXT Class of 2012 - Notes & Insights - SportsPro Media sports blog". SportsPro Media. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  33. ↑ "Sid Mallya becomes India's Most Desirable - Oneindia Entertainment". Entertainment.oneindia.in. 2011-06-29. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  34. ↑ "Sidhartha Mallya to host and judge latest edition of Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl : Glossary - India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 2012-09-29. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  35. ↑ "Sid Mallya to make TV debut". GulfNews.com. 2012-09-22. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  36. ↑ "Flashback (II)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2014-09-16.
  37. ↑ "Open House On Beverly". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2014-09-16.

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