Raghu Rai, Photographer Who Captured Modern India, Dies at 83
Raghu Rai, a prominent Indian photojournalist, died on Sunday in New Delhi at 83. He captured major figures and events in India's modern history, including Indira Gandhi and the 1984 Bhopal gas leak.
Raghu Rai, a renowned photojournalist, died on Sunday in New Delhi at 83. His daughter Avani Rai confirmed his death, stating he had been undergoing treatment for lymphoma. Over a 60-year career, Mr. Rai photographed significant figures like the Dalai Lama and Indira Gandhi, as well as major events such as the 1971 India-Pakistan war and the 1984 Bhopal toxic gas leak. He worked for prominent Indian publications, including The Statesman and India Today, and joined Magnum Photos in 1977. Mr. Rai was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his coverage of the 1971 war. He was born on Dec. 18, 1942, in Jhang, Punjab, which is now part of Pakistan.
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