Renowned photojournalist Raghu Rai dies at 83 after prolonged illness

Renowned photojournalist Raghu Rai breathed his last in New Delhi early Sunday after a prolonged illness. He was 83. He died at a private hospital, leaving behind a legacy that shaped how India has been seen both at home and across the world. Rai is survived by his wife Gurmeet, son Nitin, and daughters Lagan, Avani, and Purvai.

His son, Nitin Rai, shared that his father had been battling cancer for the past two years, which later spread to the brain along with age-related complications. His last rites will be performed at Lodhi Crematorium in Delhi.

Prime Minister



Narendra Modi condoled the death of renowned photographer Raghu Rai and said his photography had extraordinary sensitivity, depth and diversity.

"Shri Raghu Rai Ji will be remembered as a creative stalwart, who captured India's vibrancy through his lens. His photography had extraordinary sensitivity, depth and diversity. It brought people closer to the different aspects of life in India. His passing is an irreparable loss to the world of photography and culture. My thoughts are with his family, admirers and the photography fraternity in this hour of grief. Om Shanti," PM Modi said in a post on 'X'.