On June 5, entrepreneur and content creator Raj Shamani dropped what’s now being called India’s most viral podcast yet. In a gripping 4-hour interview with Vijay Mallya, Shamani gave the businessman a platform to finally speak up—after nearly a decade of silence.
From YouTube to X (formerly Twitter), everyone is talking about it. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a cultural moment. With millions of views, endless reaction videos, and mainstream media picking it up, Raj Shamani has officially broken the internet.
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Vijay Mallya Speaks Out After 9 Years
Facing fraud and money laundering charges amounting to over ₹9,000 crore, Mallya took this rare opportunity to clear the air. He discussed his departure from India, the collapse of Kingfisher Airlines, and his ongoing legal turmoil.
“I never refused to pay,” he stated, clarifying that it was Kingfisher Airlines, not him personally, that borrowed the funds. Mallya also claimed that ₹14,000 crore was already recovered and that he had offered a settlement to SBI—an offer he says was rejected.
Political Backing & Banking Confusion
He dropped another bombshell—Pranab Mukherjee, then Finance Minister, had allegedly advised him in 2009 to continue operating the airline instead of shutting it down, worsening the crisis. Mallya also explained that SBI became a lender to Kingfisher by default after its merger with Deccan, challenging the public perception of direct borrowing.
Media Trials & Reputation Ruin
Mallya strongly criticized the Indian media and government for turning him “from hero to zero.” He accepted being called a fugitive, but rejected being branded a “chor,” stating that his exit from India was a scheduled business trip—not an escape.
Will He Return to India?
Mallya said he would consider returning only if assured a fair trial and a dignified life—both of which he currently doubts exist for him in India.
Raj Shamani’s Career-Defining Move
This podcast isn’t just a win for content—it’s a masterstroke of journalism-meets-creator economy. Raj Shamani has positioned himself as one of India’s most relevant digital voices, capable of pulling off what legacy media couldn’t.
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In a time when cancel culture and public opinion run wild, giving someone like Mallya a platform is both bold and controversial. But in doing so, Raj has ignited conversations around justice, finance, media ethics—and podcasting’s unstoppable rise.
