Keshav Suri
About
The son of the late hotelier, Lalit Suri, Keshav is the ardent voice of the LGBTQ community.
Keshav is the youngest Executive Director of 'The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group' and is involved in the company's expansion, quality management, operations and building marketing strategies.
Under his leadership, The Lalit Hospitality Group established 24/7, OKO, and Baluchi brands. His nightclub 'Kitty Su' has completed over eight years and is one of the most inclusive LGBTQIA+ nightclubs. The club is actively involved in social initiatives like supporting acid attack survivors and the LGBTQIA+ community and employing differently-abled DJs.
A firm believer in responsible entrepreneurship, Keshav Suri has worked with several NGOs and activists to help mainstream marginalised communities.
He is one of the most prominent petitioners to revoke Section 377 in India.
Awards and Accomplishments
Awards and Accomplishments
Keshav is the recipient of several international awards and recognitions, such as the ‘Attitude Pride Award’ and the ‘LGBTQIA+ Future Role Model’ by Yahoo Finance Outstanding.
He has received 15 national honours, including ‘Culture Icon of NewHood’ by MensXP, ‘Change Maker’ by Hindu Business Line, ‘Tycoons of Tomorrow’ by Forbes India, ‘Agent of Social Change’ by GQ.
Why Keshav Suri ?
During the COVID 19 pandemic, he has been actively involved in reaching out and supporting the marginalised by providing them with food rations to help them battle hunger.
The Keshav Suri Foundation (KSF) and the Lalit Group have distributed over 120,000 kg of ration and provided food to over 150,000 people. The foundation is at the forefront of expanding support for mental health as well.
KSF started the ‘Queering Quarantine’ and created an online talk series, interactive sessions, and workshops to help people cope during the lockdown and utilise their time learning and exploring new things.
