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April 30, 2026
Raghu Rai’s masterful images of Indian life
Recruited to Magnum Photos by Henri Cartier-Bresson in 1977, the veteran photographer, who has died aged 83, made defining images of grand and intimate Indian life for five decades
TL;DR
- Raghu Rai, a Magnum photographer, has passed away at the age of 83.
- He joined Magnum Photos in 1977, invited by Henri Cartier-Bresson, and became a prominent chronicler of Indian life.
- Rai is known for his work on the Bhopal disaster and his portraits of Mother Teresa.
- His photography captured the realities of life in cities like Mumbai, showcasing contrasts between wealth and poverty.
- He also documented everyday life, such as the intense rhythm of Mumbai's suburban trains and wrestlers in Delhi.
- Rai's work, often described as having an "unflinching human gaze," is featured in over 18 books.
- His intimate portraits of Indian life were particularly praised for their tender and knowing intimacy.
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