In pictures: Renowned photojournalist Raghu Rai's timeless portraits of India

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Renowned photojournalist Raghu Rai, who died at 83, leaves behind a body of work that documented India's social, political and cultural landscape across decades. From moments of conflict and tragedy to everyday life and public figures, his photographs offer a lasting visual record of the nation he chronicled.

Renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar and actor Shabana Azmi pose together during a indoor photoshoot.
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Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in a candid moment.
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Women mourn during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
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A classical dancer performs on stage.
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Security forces stationed near the Golden Temple during Operation Blue Star.Photo Credit : India Today
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, vocalists, Raga BhairavPhoto Credit : India Today
Dhirubhai Ambani with Mukesh Ambani and Anil Ambani in 1986Photo Credit : India Today
Prakash Mehra, Amitabh Bachchan, and Manmohan Desai pose together inside an ornate interior during a photo session.Photo Credit : India Today
Sub marine in seaPhoto Credit : India Today
Rajiv Gandhi addresses a public gathering during a political event.
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Rajiv Gandhi at campaignPhoto Credit : India Today
Blind Man performing in a school prayer in 1986Photo Credit : India Today
Rajiv Gandhi, Indira Gandhi at All India Congress Committee meet in CalcuttaPhoto Credit : India Today
Fisher men with mask behind their head in sunderbans in 1988Photo Credit : India Today
Elephants are being carried in a train for Asian Games-1982Photo Credit : India Today
Dhirendra Brahmachari in 1980Photo Credit : India Today
Devotees looking at damaged Akal Takht during operation Blue Star in Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar in 1984Photo Credit : India Today
Mother Teresa, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and founder of Missionaries of Charity in 1983Photo Credit : India Today
A Carus Crane and adopted human Parent in KhajurahoPhoto Credit : India Today
Life in BombayPhoto Credit : India Today
Portrait of famous filmmaker Satyajit Ray in 1983Photo Credit : India Today