Quick Info
| Profession | Fashion Stylist, Jewellery Designer, Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 06/04/1979 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Laila Mallya
06/06/2025
Several 2025 feature articles revisited Laila Mallya’s background and current life, describing her as Vijay Mallya’s adopted daughter and noting her marriage to investment banker Samar Singh. The coverage also repeated that she studied in Bengaluru, Bentley University, and the Fashion Institute of Technology before moving into fashion and jewellery design.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Laila Mahmood |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Mallya Aditi International School, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Born to a Muslim father Shahid Mahmood, raised by a Hindu father Vijay Mallya after adoption in 1993 |
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| Hobbies | Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affair/Boyfriend | Samar Singh (Investment Banker) |
| Marriage Date | 20/06/2011 |
Family
| Father | Shahid Mahmood (Businessman, Biological), Vijay Mallya (Businessman, Adoptive) |
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| Mother | Rekha Mallya |
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| Spouse | Samar Singh (Investment Banker) |
Favourites
| Fashion Designer | Tarun Tahiliani (Indian) |
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| Singer | Elvis Presley (American) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Laila is a talented jewelry designer who sells her products to a lifestyle store in Bangalore called ‘Kahawa.’ | |
| 2. She has showcased her designs in multiple Fashion Week events. | |
| 3. In 1993, Vijay Mallya became her adopted father when he married her mother, Rekha Mallya. | |
| 4. Laila manages a Fashion & Accessories business in the United States. | |
| 5. In 2009, she served as an Executive Assistant to the IPL Chairman & Commissioner Lalit Modi. | |
| 6. In 2010, Laila was involved in a controversy linked to Lalit Modi and the Income Tax department. | |
| 7. She launched her own jewellery label called Social Butterfly, blending traditional Indian aesthetics with modern designs. | |
| 8. She started her career as a jewellery designer and stylist with Vogue. | |
| 9. By 2015, she was featured in Vogue India for her fresh approach to accessories. | |
| 10. She married Samar Singh in a private ceremony in Bali, Indonesia. | |
| 11. In 1993, Vijay Mallya legally adopted her after marrying her mother, Rekha Mallya | |
| 12. She is the stepdaughter of businessman Vijay Mallya and has carved her own niche in the fashion industry |
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