Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:46am on 26 Apr 2026,Sunday India
Renowned Indian photojournalist Raghu Rai passed away at the age of 83, marking the end of an extraordinary era in Indian photography. Widely regarded as a pioneer, Rai’s work captured India’s social, political, and cultural landscape over five decades. A recipient of the Padma Shri, he was known for powerful images such as those documenting the Bhopal gas tragedy and portraits of influential figures. He battled prolonged illness before his death in New Delhi. Rai’s contributions to photojournalism and visual storytelling leave a lasting global legacy. (PC: HT)
