Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi: Renowned Indian photographer and celebrated photojournalist Padma Shri Raghu Rai passed away on Sunday at the age of 83. His death marks the end of an era in Indian photography and visual journalism.
Family Confirms Demise
His family shared the news through his official Instagram account. According to the family, his last rites will be performed this evening at 4 PM at Lodhi Crematorium in Delhi.
A Pioneer of Indian Photojournalism
Raghu Rai was widely regarded as one of the founding figures of modern Indian photography. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he documented historic moments in India and across the world through his lens.
Images That Became History
Many of his photographs are considered timeless visual records. One of his most iconic works was the haunting image captured after the Bhopal gas tragedy, showing the lifeless body of a child—an image that drew global attention.
National Recognition
The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 1971 for his outstanding contribution to photography and journalism. His legacy continues through the images that shaped public memory and history.
