Meet Tanya Mallya, Vijay Mallya’s lesser known daughter, she is currently working as…, her net worth is…

Vijay Mallya, once known as the “King of Good Times,” is a former Indian businessman famous for his luxurious lifestyle. He currently lives in London and faces serious legal issues, including a bank loan default case with debts exceeding Rs. 9,000 crore. Despite the public attention on his financial troubles and legal battles, his family has also been in the spotlight. While his son Siddharth Mallya often makes headlines, recently his daughter Tanya Mallya has been in the news. So, let’s find out who is Tanya Mallya, and what does she do?

Family background

Vijay Mallya was first married to Sameera, with whom he has a son, Siddharth. After their divorce, he married Rekha Mallya, who already had two children from previous marriages. Together, Vijay and Rekha have two daughters – Leila and Tanya.

Who is Tanya Mallya?

Tanya Mallya was born on October 3, 1996, and has mostly stayed away from the spotlight. However, she has a deep interest in photography. Her passion even took her to Paris, where she took part in the National Geographic Student Expedition, helping her polish her digital photography skills.

Tanya began her education at Marin Country Day School in Corte Madera, California. Later, she attended the Convent of the Sacred Heart High School in San Francisco. She completed her graduation in Psychology from Barnard College in New York City.

Tanya currently lives in San Francisco, California. Back in 2011, she started volunteering at the California Pacific Medical Center. She worked there for more than three years, helping in various departments.

There’s no public record of her currently holding a professional job or business. Most indications are that she’s focused on her studies, creative interests, and volunteer activities

How much is she worth?

Tanya prefers to stay out of the public eye, but her name came up during the investigation into Vijay Mallya’s financial dealings. Reports suggested that he had transferred some funds to his children:  Siddharth, Leila, and Tanya. Despite the controversy, Tanya has carved out her own space. Her estimated net worth is around Rs. 6 crore.

Vijay Mallya’s legal troubles

According to a report from ANI in February 2025, Vijay Mallya filed a plea in the Karnataka High Court over bank recoveries. His lawyers claimed that while the original debt was Rs. 6,200 crore, the banks had already recovered Rs. 14,000 crore. This was also confirmed by the Finance Minister in Parliament.

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