Supriyo Chakraborty

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	Supriyo Chakraborty
Birthplace	Kolkata, India
Birth Date	24th May 1990
Nationality	Indian
Native Name	Supriyo Chakraborty
Residence	Hyderabad, India
Education	Degree in hospitality from Edinburgh Napier University, UK
Occupation	Entrepreneur, LGBTQIA+ Rights Advocate
Partner	Abhay Dang
Known for	Founder of Gulnar Events; LGBTQIA+ Rights Advocacy;
Website	http://www.gulnarevents.com/

Supriyo Chakraborty (He/Him) is a prominent Indian entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights. As the founder of Gulnar Events Pvt Ltd, he has built a company focused on organizing personal events and weddings. Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, Supriyo is widely recognized for his leadership in the fight for marriage equality in India, having served as a lead petitioner in the historic Supriyo v. Union of India case, which sought the legalization of same-sex marriage.^[1]^[2]

Early Life and Education

Supriyo Chakraborty earned a degree in hospitality from Edinburgh Napier University in the UK. He started his career with Hyatt International, gaining valuable experience in the hospitality industry. He later transitioned into academia, working as a lecturer at a network of International Hotel Schools affiliated with the University of West London.^[3]

Career

In 2022, Supriyo Chakraborty founded Gulnar Events Pvt Ltd, a wedding planning company based in Hyderabad. The company has quickly gained recognition and received several prestigious awards, including the South India Icon Award, the Leadership Award by Sahaya Foundation, the Most Stylish Businessman Award by MPF Style Club, the Stellar India Business Award by TV15 SIBA, and the Most Promising Wedding Planner by The Success Today.^[4]

LGBTQIA+ Advocacy

Supriyo, along with his partner Abhay Dang, filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) before the Supreme Court of India to recognize marriage equality under the country's Special Marriage Act, 1954 (SMA). The case, Supriyo v Union of India, argued that the denial of marriage equality was a violation of fundamental rights guaranteed under the Indian Constitution. Although the Supreme Court did not legalize same-sex marriage, the case brought significant attention to the issue and contributed to national conversations about LGBTQIA+ rights.^[5]

Engagements and Public Speaking

Supriyo has been an active speaker and panelist at various events, including those organized by major law colleges and corporates. He has spoken at:

NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Maharashtra National Law University, Pune^[6]
Marathwada Mitra Mandal's Shankarrao Chavan Law College, Pune
Procter & Gamble
FactSet
ServiceNow
Accor Hotels^[7]

Vision and Future Goals

Supriyo continues to champion LGBTQIA+ rights in India, focusing on legal reforms, political engagement, and creating employment opportunities for LGBTQIA+ individuals. He aims to launch awareness campaigns, skill development programs, and support LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry.^[8]

Personal Life

Supriyo Chakraborty has been in a committed relationship with his partner Abhay Dang for over 12 years. Together, they have been at the forefront of the legal battle for marriage equality in India.^[9]

Awards and Recognition

South India Icon Award
Leadership Award by Sahaya Foundation^[10]
Most Stylish Businessman Award by MPF Style Club
Stellar India Business Awards by TV15 SIBA^[11]
Most Promising Wedding Planner by The Success Today^[12]

References

External Links

Gulnar Events
Supriyo Chakraborty on LinkedIn

[1] ttps://youtu.be/3qQDHIfLaXI?si=Cu2RuL72BA95iSav

[2] ttps://www.gaytimes.com/life/recognise-our-love-says-indian-couple-in-same-sex-marriage-case/?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-gaytimes&utm_content=later-35165132&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio

[3] ttps://telanganatoday.com/same-sex-marriage-case-lead-petitioner-says-very-hopeful-of-positive-outcome

[4] ttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/hyds-same-sex-couple-vows-faith-in-apex-court/articleshow/99898353.cms

[5] ttps://m.economictimes.com/news/india/government-opposes-same-sex-marriage-says-it-will-wreak-havoc-in-society/amp_articleshow/98588388.cms

[6] ttps://www.thepinknews.com/2023/02/09/india-same-sex-marriage-supreme-court-ruling/

[7] ttps://www.thepinknews.com/2023/02/09/india-same-sex-marriage-supreme-court-ruling/

[8] ttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/hyds-same-sex-couple-vows-faith-in-apex-court/articleshow/99898353.cms

[9] ttps://www.deccanherald.com/amp/story/india/indian-couples-fight-to-legalise-same-sex-marriages-1198815.html

[10] ttps://www.asahi.com/articles/ASR4P5T17R4MUHBI02P.html

[11] ttps://indianexpress.com/article/express-sunday-eye/more-than-a-dozen-same-sex-couples-are-petitioning-the-supreme-court-to-legalise-gay-marriage-in-india-ahead-of-valentines-day-some-of-them-share-the-story-of-their-romance-8437170/

[12] ttps://time.com/6272867/india-supreme-court-same-sex-marriage/

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