Former chairman of the United Spirits, 69-year-old Vijay Vittal Malya, who fled India in 2012 after committing economic offenses to the tune of Rs 90 billion. Extradition efforts to bring the absconder have failed over the years, as the former owner of Bengaluru’s IPL franchise has repeatedly denied the allegation.
A consortium of 17 banks led by the SBI bank also attempted to gain possession of one of his lavish properties in London to no avail. His financial crime led to the grounding of the Kingfisher Airlines fleet, with several staff becoming jobless overnight. The tragedy and trauma for them continues as the King of Good Times lives a lavish life overseas.
Meanwhile, the disgraced entrepreneur has never failed to convey greetings for Indian festivals on his X/Twitter account. Diwali is no different. The fact that these festivals are also bank holidays makes for perfect meme fodder. Scroll down for a handful of them.
pic.twitter.com/TgHOzn7NgN
— Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) October 20, 2025
One user took a dig at Mallya’s choice of image for the greetings. The user jibed, “Screenshot from SBI chairman’s WhatsApp status.” Several other users remarked in jest, “Ghar aaja pardesi tera desh bulaye re.” “Come back, bro.” Another user added a remark, “Nimmi Tai has already confessed in Parliament that you have paid more than you actually owe.”
A third user suggested, “Boss, time for you to come and get your team back! Redemption arc.”
One user commented
Diwali toh aap hi ki hai….Baakiyon ka Diwala hai!
SBI: pic.twitter.com/u6kOjq2VQE
— Dr. Ashish Belwal (@drsuperstar1680) October 20, 2025
घर आजा परदेशी तेरा देश बुलाये रे! pic.twitter.com/ZKtzX0bJXM
— Gungun AHC (@gungunmishra54) October 20, 2025
Ye le bhai mithai kh pic.twitter.com/23t64XGqHN
— !AudanWeb (@AudanWeb) October 20, 2025
SBI be like: pic.twitter.com/GuTUNxMHNV
— The Star Doctor (@star_d0c) October 20, 2025
Annual festival post pic.twitter.com/E2IuTcQO49
— reva (@VamossssRafa) October 20, 2025
Bank holiday? pic.twitter.com/QRJV5W3mbD
— vinit shenoy (@vinit_shenoy) October 20, 2025
screenshot from SBI chairman’s WhatsApp status
— Krishna Lahoti (@avgphoenixguy) October 20, 2025
घर आ जा परदेसी तेरा देश बुलाए रे।
Come back, bro. Nimmi Tai has already confessed in Parliament that you have paid more than you actually owe.
Happy Diwali 🪔
— Soil and Salute 🇮🇳 (@RishiRahar) October 20, 2025
SBI ab tk toh usko aajana chaiye tha
😭🤣 pic.twitter.com/hbtiYY0gQz
— Satyam (@Satyam22tweets) October 20, 2025
Boss, time for you to come and get your team back! Redemption arc
— Vinay Kashyap (@vinaykashy) October 20, 2025
Diwali toh aap hi ki hai….Baakiyon ka Diwala hai!
— Ashish Ranjan (@citizenashish) October 20, 2025
