New Delhi, June 6 -- Embattled businessman Vijay Mallya recently spoke about the Kingfisher calendar models he selected, mentioning Bollywood stars like Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif among them.

Vijay Mallya's calendars were a key part of his public image and have been widely covered in the media.

The Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar, launched in 2003 by United Breweries Group and photographed annually by Atul Kasbekar, has been a key platform for aspiring Indian models.

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When asked why the careers of the models featured in the Kingfisher calendar took off, Vijay Mallya replied, "Because we chose the right...