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Reeta Loi is a British writer, musician, activist, and multimedia storyteller. They are known for their work in LGBTQ+ advocacy, cultural commentary, and the creative industries. Loi has been featured on global platforms including VICE, Channel 4, TEDx, and Gay Times. They are also a regular contributor to discussions surrounding queer South Asian identity, intersectionality, and representation in media.

Early Life and Education

Reeta Loi was born and raised in the United Kingdom in a South Asian household. Their personal experiences navigating cultural and gender expectations within the British-Indian community have significantly influenced their advocacy and creative work.^[1]

Career

Writing and Commentary

Loi has contributed extensively to publications such as Gay Times, where they have explored topics including queer identity in India,^[2] representation in music,^[3] and Black and Asian solidarity.^[4] They have also written open letters and op-eds advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and community-building.^[5]

Film and Media

Loi gained international attention through the VICE documentary Arranged Gay Marriage Bureau Exposed, which investigated deceptive matchmaking services targeting LGBTQ+ individuals in India.^[6] Their appearance in Channel 4's documentary Where Have All the Lesbians Gone? further amplified their profile in queer media discourse.^[7]

Public Speaking

Loi has delivered talks at multiple TEDx events, including TED (conference): TEDxLondonWomen in 2022, where they explored themes of oppression, identity, and empowerment.^[8] They have also participated in panel discussions and interviews on platforms such as the Tamron Hall Show.^[9]

Activism

Reeta Loi is the founder and CEO of Gaysians, an umbrella organisation for LGBTQ+ Asians in the UK.^[10] Through writing, music, and public speaking, they have brought visibility to issues often overlooked in mainstream queer discourse, such as familial shame, cultural taboos, and queer joy within diaspora communities.

Recognition

Loi has been recognised for their contributions through several prestigious listings:

Included in the Forbes 100 Women Founders in Europe to follow on social media in 2018.^[11]
Featured in the annual Pride Power List multiple times (2018–2024).^[12]^[13]^[14]^[15]^[16]^[17]^[18]
Top Ten Lifetime Achievement recognition at the British LGBT Awards 2019.^[19]

External Links

^ "Reeta Loi on Remedy, trauma, humour and hope". DIVA Magazine. 2023-02-22. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
^ "India has always been queer AF – we even have a gay Taj Mahal". Gay Times. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
^ "Queer Women in Music". Gay Times. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
^ "Unity Talks: The Power of Black and Asian Solidarity". Gay Times. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
^ "Read Gaysians CEO's Letter for Gay Times". Gay Times. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
^ "Scam or just unprofessional? India gay matchmaking service under fire". NBC News. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
^ "Where Have All the Lesbians Gone?". Channel 4. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
^ "Why Are We Oppressed?". TEDxLondon. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
^ "Tamron Hall Interview". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
^ "Gaysians – Official Website". Gaysians. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
^ Kapin, Allyson (2018-07-24). "100 Women Founders In Europe To Follow". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
^ "Pride Power List 2024". Pride Power List. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
^ "Pride Power List 2023". Pride Power List. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
^ "Pride Power List 2022". Pride Power List. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
^ "Pride Power List 2021". Pride Power List. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
^ "Pride Power List 2020". Pride Power List. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
^ "Pride Power List 2019". Pride Power List. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
^ "Pride Power List 2018". Pride Power List. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
^ "British LGBT Awards 2019 Supplement" (PDF). British LGBT Awards. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

[1] "Reeta Loi on Remedy, trauma, humour and hope". DIVA Magazine. 2023-02-22. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

[2] "India has always been queer AF – we even have a gay Taj Mahal". Gay Times. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

[3] "Queer Women in Music". Gay Times. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

[4] "Unity Talks: The Power of Black and Asian Solidarity". Gay Times. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

[5] "Read Gaysians CEO's Letter for Gay Times". Gay Times. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

[6] "Scam or just unprofessional? India gay matchmaking service under fire". NBC News. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

[7] "Where Have All the Lesbians Gone?". Channel 4. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

[8] "Why Are We Oppressed?". TEDxLondon. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

[9] "Tamron Hall Interview". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

[10] "Gaysians – Official Website". Gaysians. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

[11] Kapin, Allyson (2018-07-24). "100 Women Founders In Europe To Follow". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

[12] "Pride Power List 2024". Pride Power List. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

[13] "Pride Power List 2023". Pride Power List. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

[14] "Pride Power List 2022". Pride Power List. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

[15] "Pride Power List 2021". Pride Power List. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

[16] "Pride Power List 2020". Pride Power List. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

[17] "Pride Power List 2019". Pride Power List. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

[18] "Pride Power List 2018". Pride Power List. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

[19] "British LGBT Awards 2019 Supplement" (PDF). British LGBT Awards. Retrieved 2025-07-18.

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