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'''''Sid Mallya''''' (also known as Sidhartha Mallya) (born 7 May 1987) is the son of [[Vijay Mallya]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Sid Mallya |url=http://www.bornrich.com/sidhartha-mallya.html |title=Sidhartha Mallya biography, net worth, quotes, wiki, assets, cars, homes and more |publisher= . .; ;,;.,';.,.l; ;l, l,l,com |date= |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref> the chairman of UB Group – an [[India]]n [[conglomerate (company)|conglomerate]].<ref>[http://newindianexpress.com/sport/article172248.ece Siddharth Mallya takes over Bagan from dad]. The New Indian Express (2010-12-20). Retrieved on 2012-05-30.</ref><ref>[http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&show=archive&id=352825&catid=41&year=2010&month=12&day=21&Itemid=66 Son replaces father as Mohun Bagan chairman]. The Statesman. Retrieved on 2012-05-30.</ref> Sid has been an online and television host. In the last quarter of 2013, he was selected as one of 20 to participate in ABC’s Talent Showcase, out of over 8000 who submitted.<ref>{{cite web|author=DNA |url=http://epaper.dnaindia.com/story.aspx?edorsup=Sup&wintype=popup&queryed=820004&querypage=2&boxid=27411&id=53564&eddate=2013-10-17&ed_date=2013-10-17&ed_code=820004 |title=SID Mallya on talent showcase! |publisher=DNA |date= |accessdate=2013-10-17}}</ref>

==Early life & education==
Sid was born in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], to Indian business tycoon [[Vijay Mallya]], and former model Samira Mallya (née Tyabjee). Shortly after his birth, the family moved to England where he was raised. At the age of 10, he started boarding school at Papplewick, Ascot, before moving onto the prestigious [[Wellington College, Berkshire|Wellington College]], [[Berkshire]] where he did his GCSE’s and A Levels. Sid then attended Queen Mary, University of [[London]] where he obtained a 2:1 BSc in Business Management. Whilst at University, he also captained the 1st XI Field Hockey team for two years.<ref>{cite url= http://www.bornrich.com/sidhartha-mallya.html |Publisher= Bornrich |Title=Sidhartha Mallya |accessdate=January 13, 2014}</ref>

==Career==
===2010 to 2012===
After graduating from University, Sid spent a year working for drinks giants [[Diageo]], as an assistant brand manager on Guinness. 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 his first assignment was to run the [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] [[Indian Premier League|IPL]] cricket team. Whilst at RCB, he achieved great success as the team reached both the [[Indian Premier League|IPL]] and CLT20 finals in the same year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/cricket/its-rcb-vs-mumbai-indians-in-cl-t20-final_730605.html |title=It's RCB Vs Mumbai Indians in CL T20 final |publisher=Zeenews.india.com |date=2011-10-09 |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref> He also oversaw the ‘Green Initiatives’, which led to RCB becoming the world’s first carbon neutral sports team through fan engagement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodmantra.com/video/siddharth-mallya-s-green-initiative/ |title=Siddharth Mallya's green initiative - Bollywood Mantra - Siddharth Mallya |publisher=Bollywood Mantra |date= |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/rcb-a-carbonneutral-team/article3420228.ece |title=RCB, a carbon-neutral team |publisher=The Hindu |date=2012-05-15 |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref>

===2012 onwards===
Sid has always had a keen interest in the media, lifestyle and entertainment space, and after appearing on various talk shows as a guest, he launched his own online chat show called ‘No Boundaries’ at the beginning of 2012.<ref name="indiatimes1">{{cite web|author= |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-12/news-interviews/31325539_1_sidhartha-mallya-ipl-show-cricket-field |title=Sidhartha Mallya hosts his own IPL show - Times Of India |publisher=Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2012-04-12 |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref> Written and hosted by Sid, he interviewed some of the world’s leading cricket players, including [[Chris Gayle]], [[Adam Gilchrist]] and [[AB de Villiers]]. The show was a huge success, and drew mass media interest, both in India and abroad. 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’ for which he received rave reviews for his onscreen presence.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/news/siddhartha-mallya-to-make-tv-debut-with-kingfisher-calendar-girl-hunt/247779 |title=Siddhartha Mallya to make TV debut with Kingfisher Calendar Girl hunt Video |publisher=NDTV.com |date=2012-09-21 |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref> This led him to explore other opportunities internationally. He made his ramp debut during [[Lakme]] Fashion Week 2012, where he was the showstopper for Komal Sood.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/siddharth-mallya-amy-jackson-lakme-fashion-week/1/211816.html |title=Siddharth Mallya in tuxedo, Amy Jackson in sari at LFW : Lakme Fashion Week 2012, News - India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2012-08-04 |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref> He followed this up by walking for designers [[Shantanu]] & [[Nikhil]] during Indian Bridal Week.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2009-01-22/news/27638796_1_siddharth-mallya-usl-diageo |title=Mallya's son Siddharth joins Diageo - Economic Times |publisher=Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=2009-01-22 |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newswala.com/News-in-Images/News-Gallery-2012-09-16/Sidhartha-Mallya-walks-in-Bridal-Fashion-Week-36827.html |title=Sidhartha Mallya walks in Bridal Fashion Week-36827 |publisher=Newswala.com |date=2012-09-16 |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref>In the latter half of 2013, when Sid was in [[Los Angeles]], he participated in ABC’s Talent Showcase, a reputed platform for aspiring talents. Out of 8500 contestants, Sid was chosen as one of the 20 best talents.<ref>{{cite web|author=DNA |url=http://epaper.dnaindia.com/story.aspx?edorsup=Sup&wintype=popup&queryed=820004&querypage=2&boxid=27411&id=53564&eddate=2013-10-17&ed_date=2013-10-17&ed_code=820004 |title=SID Mallya on talent showcase! |publisher=DNA |date= |accessdate=2013-10-17}}</ref>

==Controversy==
Due to Mallya’s outspoken nature, he has been involved in a couple of high profile disputes, most notably with actress [[Ayesha Takia]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/siddharth-mallya-says-zohal-hamid-was-stalking-him--5855.html |title=Siddharth Mallya says, Zohal Hamid was stalking him |publisher=Indiatvnews.com |date=2012-05-18 |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref> and more recently with Zohal Hamid during IPL<ref name="intoday1">{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/deepika-padukone-sidhartha-mallya-relationship-ranbir-kapoor/1/169664.html |title=Deepika Padukone and Sidhartha Mallya headed for splitsville? : Celebrities, News - India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2012-01-20 |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref>

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

==Philanthropy==
He has been involved in a number of fund-raising activities for different charities, and currently sponsors a young boy at the Happy Home and School for the Blind in Mumbai. He also serves as an ambassador for the NGO Magic Bus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fashioncirqle.com/2012/08/11/news-siddharth-mallya-works-with-a-ngo/ |title=News : Sidhartha Mallya works with a NGO |publisher=fashioncirQle |date= |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref> Mallya is also a keen runner, having taken part in two Mumbai Marathons, The London Marathon and the Delhi Half Marathon.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ferro |first=Ashwin |url=http://www.mid-day.com/sports/2012/jan/100112-sports-Running-makes-you-look-good-says-Sidhartha-Mallya.htm |title=Running makes you look good, says Sidhartha Mallya |publisher=Mid-day.com |date=2012-01-10 |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref>

==Awards and accolades==
*HELLO! India Hall of Fame Awards 2010 – ‘Celebutant of the year’<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lite.epaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=41&sectid=edid=&edlabel=CAP&mydateHid=07-11-2010&pubname=&edname=&articleid=Ar04100&publabel=TOI |title=Times of India Publications |publisher=Lite.epaper.timesofindia.com |date= |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref>
*Rotary Vocational Excellence Award 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zeetelevision.com/media-relations/press-release/mr-punit-goenka-md-ceo-zeel-presented-the-rotary-vocational-excellence-award-2010.html |title=Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, ZEEL presented the Rotary Vocational Excellence Award 2010 |publisher=Zeetelevision.com |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref>
*GQ Men of The Year Awards 2011 – Most stylish man in India<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/photos/gq-men-year-awards-winners-photos |title=GQ Men of the year 2011 awards winners |publisher=Pinkvilla |date=2011-09-29 |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref>
*Power Brands Hall of Fame Awards 2011 – For work on RCB<ref>[http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/oil-energy/20111222107297.htm/ ]{{dead link|date=November 2013}}</ref>
*HT Café Mumbai’s Most Stylish 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gomolo.com/2377/arjun-rampal-pics-7713710 |title=Arjun Rampal photos &#124; Siddharth Mallya and Arjun Rampal at HT Café Most Stylish Awards 2011 at ITC Parel in Mumbai |publisher=Gomolo.com |date=2011-12-21 |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref>
*India’s Sexiest Bachelor 2012 – Top 5<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/11/sep/05-john-ranbir-abhay-shahid-or-siddhartha-who-is-indias-sexiest-bachelor-091110.asp |title=John, Ranbir, Abhay, Shahid or Siddhartha - Who is India‘s sexiest bachelor? - bollywood news |publisher=glamsham.com |date=2011-09-05 |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref>
*Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless Male & Female Awards 2012 – Most stylish man in India
*Panasonic Green Globe Foundation Awards 2012 – Special honoree<ref>{{cite web|author=A |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-15/people/31062374_1_green-award-rcb-royal-challengers-bangalore |title=Sid Mallya gets green award - Times Of India |publisher=Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2012-02-15 |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref>
*Ivy League Sports Symposium ’10 next Awards 2012’ – Next generation of Sports industry leaders<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.sportspromedia.com/notes_and_insights/the_10_next_class_of_2012 |title=The 10 NEXT Class of 2012 - Notes & Insights - SportsPro Media sports blog |publisher=SportsPro Media |date= |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref>

==Television and web appearances==
* ''The Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2011'' – Guest judge<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/television/news/2011/siddharth-mallya-india-most-desirable-290611-aid0097.html |title=Siddharth Mallya becomes India's Most Desirable - Oneindia Entertainment |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date=2011-06-29 |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref>
* ''Simi Selects India’s Most Desirable'' – Episode 3 guest<ref name="indiatimes1"/>
* No Boundaries with Sid Mallya’ – (Web) – Host (also writer)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gulfnews.com/about-gulf-news/al-nisr-portfolio/tabloid/siddharth-mallya-to-make-tv-debut-1.1079620 |title=Siddharth Mallya to make TV debut |publisher=GulfNews.com |date=2012-09-22 |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref>
* ''Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2013'' – Main host/judge<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sidhartha-mallya-to-host-and-judge-latest-edition-of-hunt-for-the-kingfisher-calendar-girl/1/222757.html |title=Sidhartha Mallya to host and judge latest edition of Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl : Glossary - India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2012-09-29 |accessdate=2013-11-27}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{twitter|Sidmallya}}
* [http://www.royalchallengers.com/sidhartha-mallya Sidhartha Mallya on [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] Official Page]

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Revision as of 05:33, 23 May 2014

Sid Mallya
GQ Most Stylish Man Award – Sid Mallya
Born (1987-05-07) May 7, 1987 (age 37)
Los Angeles
NationalityAmerican[1]

Sid Mallya (also known as Sidhartha Mallya) (born 7 May 1987) is the son of Vijay Mallya,[2] the chairman of UB Group – an Indian conglomerate.[3][4] Sid has been an online and television host. In the last quarter of 2013, he was selected as one of 20 to participate in ABC’s Talent Showcase, out of over 8000 who submitted.[5]

Early life & education

Sid was born in Los Angeles, California, to Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya, and former model Samira Mallya (née Tyabjee). Shortly after his birth, the family moved to England where he was raised. At the age of 10, he started boarding school at Papplewick, Ascot, before moving onto the prestigious Wellington College, Berkshire where he did his GCSE’s and A Levels. Sid then attended Queen Mary, University of London where he obtained a 2:1 BSc in Business Management. Whilst at University, he also captained the 1st XI Field Hockey team for two years.[6]

Career

2010 to 2012

After graduating from University, Sid spent a year working for drinks giants Diageo, as an assistant brand manager on Guinness. 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 his first assignment was to run the Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL cricket team. Whilst at RCB, he achieved great success as the team reached both the IPL and CLT20 finals in the same year.[7] He also oversaw the ‘Green Initiatives’, which led to RCB becoming the world’s first carbon neutral sports team through fan engagement.[8][9]

2012 onwards

Sid has always had a keen interest in the media, lifestyle and entertainment space, and after appearing on various talk shows as a guest, he launched his own online chat show called ‘No Boundaries’ at the beginning of 2012.[10] Written and hosted by Sid, he interviewed some of the world’s leading cricket players, including Chris Gayle, Adam Gilchrist and AB de Villiers. The show was a huge success, and drew mass media interest, both in India and abroad. 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’ for which he received rave reviews for his onscreen presence.[11] This led him to explore other opportunities internationally. He made his ramp debut during Lakme Fashion Week 2012, where he was the showstopper for Komal Sood.[12] He followed this up by walking for designers Shantanu & Nikhil during Indian Bridal Week.[13] [14]In the latter half of 2013, when Sid was in Los Angeles, he participated in ABC’s Talent Showcase, a reputed platform for aspiring talents. Out of 8500 contestants, Sid was chosen as one of the 20 best talents.[15]

Controversy

Due to Mallya’s outspoken nature, he has been involved in a couple of high profile disputes, most notably with actress Ayesha Takia,[16] and more recently with Zohal Hamid during IPL[17]

Personal life

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

Philanthropy

He has been involved in a number of fund-raising activities for different charities, and currently sponsors a young boy at the Happy Home and School for the Blind in Mumbai. He also serves as an ambassador for the NGO Magic Bus.[18] Mallya is also a keen runner, having taken part in two Mumbai Marathons, The London Marathon and the Delhi Half Marathon.[19]

Awards and accolades

  • HELLO! India Hall of Fame Awards 2010 – ‘Celebutant of the year’[20]
  • Rotary Vocational Excellence Award 2010[21]
  • GQ Men of The Year Awards 2011 – Most stylish man in India[22]
  • Power Brands Hall of Fame Awards 2011 – For work on RCB[23]
  • HT Café Mumbai’s Most Stylish 2011[24]
  • India’s Sexiest Bachelor 2012 – Top 5[25]
  • Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless Male & Female Awards 2012 – Most stylish man in India
  • Panasonic Green Globe Foundation Awards 2012 – Special honoree[26]
  • Ivy League Sports Symposium ’10 next Awards 2012’ – Next generation of Sports industry leaders[27]

Television and web appearances

  • The Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2011 – Guest judge[28]
  • Simi Selects India’s Most Desirable – Episode 3 guest[10]
  • No Boundaries with Sid Mallya’ – (Web) – Host (also writer)[29]
  • Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2013 – Main host/judge[30]

References

  1. ^ the little birdie. "Sid Mallya westbound". thebrunettediaries.com. Retrieved 2014-01-23.
  2. ^ Sid Mallya. "Sidhartha Mallya biography, net worth, quotes, wiki, assets, cars, homes and more". . .; ;,;.,';.,.l; ;l, l,l,com. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  3. ^ Siddharth 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. ^ DNA. "SID Mallya on talent showcase!". DNA. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
  6. ^ {cite url= http://www.bornrich.com/sidhartha-mallya.html |Publisher= Bornrich |Title=Sidhartha Mallya |accessdate=January 13, 2014}
  7. ^ "It's RCB Vs Mumbai Indians in CL T20 final". Zeenews.india.com. 2011-10-09. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  8. ^ "Siddharth Mallya's green initiative - Bollywood Mantra - Siddharth Mallya". Bollywood Mantra. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  9. ^ "RCB, a carbon-neutral team". The Hindu. 2012-05-15. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  10. ^ a b "Sidhartha Mallya hosts his own IPL show - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2012-04-12. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  11. ^ "Siddhartha Mallya to make TV debut with Kingfisher Calendar Girl hunt Video". NDTV.com. 2012-09-21. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  12. ^ "Siddharth 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.
  13. ^ "Mallya's son Siddharth joins Diageo - Economic Times". Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com. 2009-01-22. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  14. ^ "Sidhartha Mallya walks in Bridal Fashion Week-36827". Newswala.com. 2012-09-16. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  15. ^ DNA. "SID Mallya on talent showcase!". DNA. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
  16. ^ "Siddharth Mallya says, Zohal Hamid was stalking him". Indiatvnews.com. 2012-05-18. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  17. ^ "Deepika Padukone and Sidhartha Mallya headed for splitsville? : Celebrities, News - India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 2012-01-20. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  18. ^ "News : Sidhartha Mallya works with a NGO". fashioncirQle. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  19. ^ Ferro, Ashwin (2012-01-10). "Running makes you look good, says Sidhartha Mallya". Mid-day.com. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  20. ^ "Times of India Publications". Lite.epaper.timesofindia.com. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  21. ^ "Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, ZEEL presented the Rotary Vocational Excellence Award 2010". Zeetelevision.com. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  22. ^ "GQ Men of the year 2011 awards winners". Pinkvilla. 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  23. ^ [1][dead link]
  24. ^ "Arjun Rampal photos | Siddharth 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.
  25. ^ "John, Ranbir, Abhay, Shahid or Siddhartha - Who is India's sexiest bachelor? - bollywood news". glamsham.com. 2011-09-05. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  26. ^ A (2012-02-15). "Sid Mallya gets green award - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  27. ^ "The 10 NEXT Class of 2012 - Notes & Insights - SportsPro Media sports blog". SportsPro Media. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  28. ^ "Siddharth Mallya becomes India's Most Desirable - Oneindia Entertainment". Entertainment.oneindia.in. 2011-06-29. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  29. ^ "Siddharth Mallya to make TV debut". GulfNews.com. 2012-09-22. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  30. ^ "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.

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