India, April 26 -- Experts in the field of photography, filmmaking and academia have paid homage to Raghu Rai, a name synonymous with capturing much of post-independent India in his lens. The ace photographer passed away in the national capital on April 26, 2026. He was 83.

"With a monumental body of work to his credit and an influence over generations of photographers that followed, Raghu Rai will always be remembered as a master storyteller and poet in his ability to capture quieter and more reflective moments within the cluttered mise en scene of the public world. He brought poetry to photography," noted academic and filmmaker Sabeena Gadihoke, who teaches at Jamia Millia Islamia in the national capital, told Down To Earth (DTE).

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