Anish is passionate about sharing and amplifying the magic and beauty of the Indian LGBTQ+ community, appearing on panels and platforms within his law firm, the UK and in India. He has volunteered at the Naz & Matt Foundation, a multi-award winning charity, that tackles homophobia triggered by religious/cultural beliefs, since 2018 and co-facilitates monthly support groups, which provide a much needed space for parents and LGBT+ individuals from religious or culturally conservative backgrounds. As a volunteer manager of The GIN (Gay Indian Network) LGBTQIA Indian Network, he also founded a group for its younger members, “Next GINeration”, regularly organising events and providing a space and support for those who identify as LGBT+ and belonging to an Indian and wider South Asian diaspora. Most recently, GIN was awarded the “Community Organisation Award: Race, Religion & Faith” at the prestigious National Diversity Awards 2022. Anish and his mother were also recently filmed as part of “Out And Proud Parents Day” on 30 June, inspiring other Indian parents to “come out” as proud parents of their LGBTQ+ children.
