Zorawar Kalra
Zorawar Kalra, one of India’s most influential restaurateurs and the founder of Massive Restaurants, is celebrated for reinventing Indian cuisine on the global stage.
A Bentley University MBA and son of culinary legend Jiggs Kalra.
With restaurants across India, the Middle East, London, and New York, he masterfully blends tradition with innovation and immersive theatrics.
Named among GQ’s 50 Most Influential Young Indians and The Economic Times’ 40 Under 40, Zorawar is also a former MasterChef India judge and a driving force behind modern Indian gastronomy.
Widely recognized as “The Prince of Indian Cuisine” and “The Man with a Vision on a Mission,” he has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the industry.
He has been featured three times in GQ India’s 50 Most Influential Young Indians, awarded GQ’s Restaurateur of the Year (2017), and named in The Economic Times’ 40 Under 40 and Forbes Tycoons of Tomorrow. His other honors include Restaurateur of the Year from The Times of India and the Vir Sanghvi Awards (2014 & 2017).
He was also a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2017) and received Entrepreneur of the Year in Service Business (F&B Services) at the Entrepreneur India Awards (2014). Zorawar has graced prestigious platforms such as the India Today Conclave and the World Economic Forum, and brought his culinary expertise to millions of homes as a judge on MasterChef India Season 5.