
Popular Dubai traveler and photographer Anunay Sood has died at the age of 32, his family and close friends confirmed in an Instagram post on Thursday. The cause of death has not been released.
Sood, who has built a massive following through his travel photography and film shoots, appeared to be in Las Vegas at the time of his latest Instagram update, posted just two days before news of his death.
Expressing family matters, requests privacy
In an emotional note shared on his official Instagram account, Sood’s family wrote:
“It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Anunay Sood. We kindly ask for your understanding and privacy as we go through this difficult time. We humbly ask that you avoid congregating near our personal property.”
They also urged their followers to keep the family in their prayers, adding: “May his soul rest in peace.”
Who was Anunay Sood?
Anunay Sood was one of India’s most famous travelers with 1.4 million followers on Instagram and 3.8 million subscribers on YouTube. Known for his striking travel visuals, drone photography and adventure content, he has regularly collaborated with global tourism boards and brands.
Sood featured in Forbes India’s Top 100 Digital Stars for three consecutive years – 2022, 2023 and 2024. Forbes described him as a Dubai-based photographer who started documenting his travels on Instagram and later ran a marketing firm.
His latest posts
Sood’s latest Instagram post, shared earlier this week, showed him enjoying a luxury sports car weekend in Las Vegas, with the caption:
“I still can’t believe I spent the weekend surrounded by legends and dream machines.
He last uploaded a travel vlog on YouTube titled “Exploring the Hidden Side of Switzerland | Places Tourists Never Visit” on November 3.
Tributes poured in across social media, with fans and fellow creators remembering Sood for his creativity, kindness and passion for travel.




