National Current Affairs
PM Condoles Passing of Renowned Photographer Raghu Rai
- 27 Apr 2026
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Why in News?
On 26 April, 2026, legendary Indian photojournalist Raghu Rai passed away at the age of 83 in a private hospital in New Delhi. He had been battling cancer for two years, which recently spread to his brain.
Key Points:
- Legacy of a Visual Biographer:Often hailed as the "Father of Indian Photography," Raghu Rai's six-decade career was defined by several historic milestones:
- Magnum Photos: He was the first Indian photographer nominated to the prestigious international agency in 1977 by Henri Cartier-Bresson.
- Iconic Works: He is globally renowned for his harrowing documentation of the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy and intimate portraits of figures like Mother Teresa, the Dalai Lama, and Indira Gandhi.
- Awards: A recipient of the Padma Shri (1972) for his coverage of the Bangladesh Liberation War, he also received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in 2017.
- Creative Stalwart: Rai will be remembered for capturing India’s vibrancy with extraordinary sensitivity, depth, and diversity.
