Legendary Indian Photographer Raghu Rai Dies at 83
Raghu Rai, the legendary Indian photographer known for capturing iconic images and his significant contributions to photojournalism, has passed away at the age of 83. His death marks the end of an era for Indian photography, leaving behind a rich visual legacy.
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Raghu Rai, legendary Indian photographer, dies at 83
A Magnum Photos icon, Rai's photos preserved India's memory through some of its pathbreaking events spanning decades.
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Legendary photographer Raghu Rai, who shaped India's visual memory for over five decades, passed away on Sunday. His iconic images, from the Bhopal Gas tragedy to portraits of national figures, gave permanence to history. Rai believed visual history was more important than fine art, emphasizing closeness to truth in his immersive photographic practice.
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Raghu Rai was asked how black-and-white photography remained relevant in an age of vivid digital colour, in an interview with Hindustan Times in 2016.
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Rai's son said that his father was first diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago.
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