The mining baron of India, Gali Janardhan Reddy needs no introduction for myriad reasons, from his wealth and lavish life style to illegal mining and unlawful acts. Mr. Reddy, whose royal life is a dream for every common man, was recently in news after he came up with a magnificent invitation card for his daughter’s wedding. Now that he’s making waves with articles, we’re trying to put down some interesting facts about Gali and his extravagant life.

* Gali Janardhan Reddy, who was in prison for 3 years due to illegal mining scam, is quite a humble and diplomatic person who doesn’t shy away to compare himself with Vijayanagara empire Sri Krishna Devaraya.

* The costliest items recovered from his residence during the raids, include golden spoons, plates, forks, cups, ashtrays and lighters, weigh more than 30 kilograms. Interestingly, the officers found a golden belt worth 13lakhs and 2.3 kilograms of devotional idols.

* Mr Reddy’s collection of cars include all the wealthiest cars: Rolls Royce, Range Rover, Land Rover, Benz, Audi and BMW. Apart from these, he owns a Bell helicopter, 12 Scorpio and Bolero vehicles.

* The iron exports to Hong Kong, China, Brazil and Singapore, during 2007 to 2010, have fetched 12228 crores to Janardhan Reddy, and that speaks about his income per day- 5 Crore/day.

* The localities attribute mining baron’s jail term to goddess ‘Suggalamma’ as his Obulapuram Mining Company removed her temple in Ananthapur district in 2006.

* Gali Janardhan Reddy was a former BJP member who was later expelled due to illegal mining scam and considering his wealth, the big fat wedding is a no-big-deal for him.