Renowned photographer Raghu Rai dies at 83

27 April,2026 08:18 AM IST |  New Delhi  |  Agencies

Renowned Indian photographer Raghu Rai, celebrated for capturing India’s diverse realities through his lens, passed away at 83. He had been battling cancer-related complications and age-related health issues

Raghu Rai seen at the Qawwali Photo Project exhibition in New Delhi in 2017. FILE PIC/PTI


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Raghu Rai, one of India's best-known photographers whose lens captured India in its many shades, died at a private hospital here in the early hours of Sunday. He was 83.

"Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago but he was cured. Recently, the cancer spread to his brain and then there were age-related issues too," Nitin Rai, photographer and Rai's son, said.

He is survived by wife Gurmeet, son Nitin and daughters Lagan, Avani, and Purvai. The last rites will be performed at Lodhi Crematorium at 4 pm on Sunday.

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