Born 1942 (age 72-73)

Jhang, British INDIA

Nationality INDIAN

Occupation Photographer, Photo Journalist

Years Active 1965- Present

Raghu Rai

• Raghu Rai is an Indian photographer and photo journalist.• He began photography in 1965.• He joined “The Statesman” newspaper as it’s chief

photographer the following year.• He was nominated by Henri Cartier Bresson to join

MAGNUM PHOTOS in 1971.

CAREER

• He has produced more than 18 books, including Raghu Rai’s Delhi, The Sikhs, Calcutta, Khajuraho, Taj Mahal, Tibet in Exile, INDIA, and Mother Teresa.

• His photo essays have appeared in many magazines and newspapers including Time, Life, GEO, The New York Times, Sunday Times, Newsweek, The Independent, and The New Yorker.

• Padma Shri (also Padmashree) in 1972• Photographer of the Year from USA, 1992

AWARDS

• Bibliotheque Nationale at Paris in France

Many of his much appreciated works are from INDIA, like:-• Bhopal Gas Tragedy (2001)• Trees• Bangladesh, the Prince of Freedom• Mumbai• Raghu Rai’s Delhi

COLLECTIONS

BHOPAL GAS TRAGEDY (2001)

TREES

BANGLADESH, THE PRICE OF FREEDOM

MUMBAI

RAGHU RAI’S DELHI

POSTAL CODE

THANK YOU

VIDITA GUPTA