In a rare podcast appearance with Raj Shamani, businessman and fugitive Vijay Mallya shared the unique story behind the construction of the iconic Kingfisher Tower in UB City, Bangalore. Mallya recalled how the original "brewery house," a 100-year-old bungalow, once stood on the site. In a light-hearted exchange with Prestige Group’s Irfan Razack, Mallya joked that he’d approve the tower only if the bungalow was placed atop it — and to his surprise, that’s exactly what was promised and delivered.

Despite its grandeur, the luxury penthouse remains unfinished and unoccupied due to ongoing legal controversies involving United Breweries Holdings Ltd. (UBHL) and Mallya’s own status as a fugitive from Indian law. The tower stands today as a symbol of lavish ambition, caught in a web of legal battles.