Tribute to Renowned Photographer Raghu Rai Following His Passing
Raghu Rai's camera was a compass for truth: Madhur Bhandarkar pays tribute after photographer's death
Hindustan Times
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Raghu Rai, a celebrated Indian photographer, passed away at 83 after a two-year battle with cancer. Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar honored Rai's legacy, highlighting his profound impact on photography and journalism, particularly during India's Emergency period from 1975 to 1977.
- 01Raghu Rai died at the age of 83 after battling cancer.
- 02He was known for his significant contributions to photography and journalism in India.
- 03Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar praised Rai's insights during the making of his film 'Indu Sarkar'.
- 04Rai produced over 18 books and founded the Raghu Rai Centre for Photography in 2016.
- 05He documented pivotal moments in India's history, including the Bangladesh Liberation War and the Bhopal gas tragedy.
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Raghu Rai, one of India's most esteemed photographers, passed away at the age of 83 in a private hospital in New Delhi. His son, Nitin Rai, revealed that Raghu had been fighting cancer for the last two years. Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar paid tribute to Rai, expressing his sorrow and acknowledging the photographer's invaluable insights during the research for his film Indu Sarkar, which focuses on the 1975-1977 Emergency in India. Rai's illustrious career began in the mid-1960s, and he went on to produce over 18 books and establish the Raghu Rai Centre for Photography in 2016. His work captured some of India's most significant events, including the Bangladesh Liberation War and the Bhopal gas tragedy. Rai was honored with the Padma Shri and the Lucie Foundation's Master of Photojournalism awards, solidifying his legacy in the field of photography.
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Raghu Rai's passing marks a significant loss for the photography and journalism community in India, as he captured and chronicled the country's most important historical moments.
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