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Raghu Rai Dies at 83: Padma Shri Photojournalist

28 April 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSRaghu Rai Dies at83: Padma ShriPhotojournalist28 April 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Raghu Rai, one of India’s best-known news photographers, died in April 2026 at 83.

Key facts

  • Title: Father of Indian Photojournalism.
  • Age at death: 83.
  • Affiliations: The Statesman and Magnum Photos.
  • Historic events photographed: the Bangladesh Liberation War and the Bhopal Gas Tragedy.
  • Honours: the Padma Shri and several global awards.

Exam angle

  • Field: photojournalism.
  • National honour: Padma Shri.
  • Employers and agencies to remember: The Statesman, Magnum Photos.

Test yourself

1. Raghu Rai, who died in April 2026, is known as the Father of what?

He is called the Father of Indian Photojournalism.

2. Which national honour did photojournalist Raghu Rai receive?

The notes list the Padma Shri among his honours.

3. Raghu Rai captured which tragedy as a photojournalist?

The Bhopal Gas Tragedy is among his documented events.

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