Zorawar Kalra Managing Director, Massive Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. Zorawar Kalra is a name that commands respect in the Indian hospitality industry. With a Master’s in Business Administration from Boston’s Bentley Business University, his proclivity towards pathbreaking edible creations hails from his genetic love for food. An entrepreneurial bent of mind and the new encyclopaedia for all things food, he has ostensibly studied the Indian food & beverage market, introducing some of the most genre-defining restaurant concepts India has ever seen. Spearheading Massive Restaurants that includes Farzi Café, Masala Library by Jiggs Kalra, Made In Punjab, Pa Pa Ya , Younion, Bo Tai, Botai Switch, Swan, Butter Delivery, Louis Burger and Slyce under its wing, it has been an adrenaline-charged journey for him as he watches it grow exponentially. Spread over 11 outlets in India, Farzi Café is now in Dubai, London, Riyadh, Muscat, Qatar, Kuwait, Bangladesh and Canada and is going to open soon in Nagpur, Chennai & Kanpur locally and Istanbul, USA, are on the international radar. Counted amongst one of the youngest, most successful restaurateurs of India, he reinvents Indian “While luxury can be materialistic, it can also extend to experiences that enrich one’s life, such as moments of relaxation, serenity, or cultural immersion.” cuisine with his strong business acumen and a rich heritage spanning over four decades. Kalra says his mantra for a successful life are, “Embrace growth and resilience: Life is full of challenges and obstacles, but viewing them as opportunities for growth and learning can help you build resilience. Embrace change, adaptability, and a growth mindset, allowing setbacks to become stepping stones towards success.” JEWELLERY & WATCHES 78 | | 79
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