New Delhi: India’s photojournalism fraternity on Sunday mourned the passing of Raghu Rai, one of the country’s most iconic visual storytellers, who died at the age of 83.

Rai was widely known for capturing the essence of India through his powerful images, building an extraordinary body of work over several decades. His photographs documented defining moments in the nation’s history, including the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, while also portraying intimate portraits of prominent figures such as Mother Teresa and Indira Gandhi.

A member of Magnum Photos, Rai was mentored by renowned French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, whose influence shaped his distinctive style. Over the years, Rai’s work came to redefine photojournalism in India, blending reportage with artistic depth.

Tributes poured in from across the country, with many remembering him as a legend whose images chronicled the soul of a nation and will continue to inspire generations.

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