Born on 18 December 1942 in Jhang, Punjab (now in Pakistan), Raghu Rai was a qualified civil engineer and took up photography at the age of 23, before joining The Statesman newspaper as chief photographer in 1966. Photo credit: PTI
Congress president Rahul Gandhi has condoled the death of photographer Raghu Rai on Sunday (April 26, 2026) and said his lens captures the soul of India and preserves the nation’s memory.
Mr. Rai, one of India’s best-known photographers whose lens captured India in its many hues, died on Sunday (April 26, 2026) at a private hospital. He was 83.
Published – 26 Apr 2026 22:15 IST
