Raghu Rai, a prominent Indian photographer and photojournalist, passed away at the age of 83. His family shared the news via Instagram. Born on December 18, 1942, in Jhang, Punjab, Rai was introduced to photography by his brother, S. Paul. He began his career in 1962 and became the chief photographer for The Statesman in New Delhi by 1965. Rai later worked as a picture editor for Sunday magazine in Calcutta and was nominated to join Magnum Photos in 1977 by Henri Cartier-Bresson after a successful exhibition in Paris. Over his illustrious career, he published more than 18 books, capturing the essence of India and its culture. Rai received numerous accolades, including the Padma Shri in 1972 for his coverage of the Bangladesh War and the Lifetime Achievement Award from India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in 2017. His contributions to photography have left a lasting impact on the field.