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Katrina Kaif's Mother Quit Law, Moved to Tamil Nadu Village for Charity
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Moneycontrol•22-09-2026, 16:35
Katrina Kaif's Mother Quit Law, Moved to Tamil Nadu Village for Charity
- •Suzanne Turquotte, Katrina Kaif's mother, left her law career to dedicate her life to charity in Tamil Nadu.
- •In 2008, she moved from London to Tamil Nadu and established Relief Projects India, focusing on child protection, healthcare, and education.
- •Suzanne founded Mountain View School in 2015, which grew from a small nursery to a primary school with over 300 students from disadvantaged communities.
- •Katrina Kaif shared that her mother lives a modest life in Madurai, teaching at the school and embracing a life of service despite limited electricity and internet access.
- •Katrina revealed her mother's secret to happiness is her dedication to service, a life choice she has maintained for over 15 years.
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Suzanne Turquotte quit her law career and moved to Tamil Nadu in 2008, where she set up the NGO Relief Projects India and founded Mountain View School in 2015 to support underprivileged children.
Katrina Kaif shared that her mother lives a modest life without luxuries or air conditioning, dealing with limited electricity for only about 12 hours a day which sometimes makes video calling impossible.
Suzanne Turquotte left London in 2008 and relocated to rural Tamil Nadu, dedicating over 15 years to community development, child protection, healthcare, and education initiatives.
