Before joining the AP, he worked with the Sakal Group media conglomerate and the Hindustan Times newspaper
Rajanish Kakade. PIC/RANE ASHISH
Rajanish Kakade, an Associated Press (AP) photographer who documented politics, culture and everyday life of Mumbaikars for nearly two decades, passed away at age 55 on Monday. Kakade died at his home following an illness, his family said. He had joined the AP in 2008 and was based in Mumbai. Before joining the AP, he worked with the Sakal Group media conglomerate and the Hindustan Times newspaper.
“Through his work, he captured defining moments with integrity and sensitivity. Through his mentorship, he shaped countless careers, always encouraging young photographers to pursue the truth with courage and compassion,” the Mumbai Press Club said in a statement. A third-generation photographer, Kakade followed in the footsteps of his grandfather and father, both of whom were photojournalists.
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