Vittal Mallya
Indian businessman
Vittal Mallya (8 February 1924 – 13 October 1983) was an Indian industrialist, best known as the former chair of the India-based United Breweries Group. Mallya is the father of Vijay Mallya.
Early life and education
Vittal Mallya was born in 1924. He was the youngest of the three children of Lt. Col. Bantwal Ganapathi Mallya and his wife Devi Mallya. The family belongs to the Gaud Saraswat Brahmin community of Madhva tradition based in Mangalore and hails from the town of Bantwal.
The young Vittal Mallya gained exposure to the many cultures of India as he grew up in many cantonment towns across India. When he was around 12 years of age, his father's wealth and position as an army officer made it possible for Vittal to be enrolled into The Doon School. Vittal was a bright student at school, and received several double promotions during his academic career for outstanding performance.
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