Former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi and fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya were seen singing Frank Sinatra’s classic “I Did It My Way” at a lavish party hosted by Modi in London. The video, shared on Instagram by Modi himself, quickly went viral, sparking curiosity and criticism alike due to the legal controversies surrounding both men.
The extravagant celebration reportedly drew over 310 guests, including friends and family members who flew in from different parts of the world. One of the attendees was former Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricketer Chris Gayle, who shared an Instagram story featuring a photograph with Modi and Mallya, captioned, “We living it up. Thanks for a lovely evening,” tagging both hosts.\
Lalit Modi captioned his video with a tongue-in-cheek remark, “Had an amazing night with 310 friends and family… Thank you to one and all who attended this evening and made it one of the most special nights for me. Hope this video doesn’t break the internet. Controversial for sure. But that’s what I do best.”
Modi, once credited for revolutionising Indian cricket through the IPL, has lived in self-imposed exile in the United Kingdom since 2010 after being suspended by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. He faces multiple allegations, including bid rigging, accepting kickbacks, and money laundering, as well as suspected violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) amounting to hundreds of crores.
Vijay Mallya, often referred to as the “King of Good Times,” has also been embroiled in legal trouble. He is wanted in India for defaulting on loans worth 9,000 crore and faces fraud and money laundering charges. Mallya, arrested in London in 2017 on India’s extradition request, is currently out on bail while legal proceedings continue. He maintains that the allegations are politically motivated and has denied any wrongdoing.
Both men, despite their legal battles, appeared at ease as they belted out a song symbolic of defiance and self-assurance. The moment, captured on video, became a talking point not only for its entertainment value but also for the irony it represented—two high-profile fugitives celebrating their lives while evading justice in India.
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