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.

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Prakash Mehra, Amitabh Bachchan, and Manmohan Desai pose together inside an ornate interior during a photo session.

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Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in a candid moment.
 

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Rajiv Gandhi addresses a public gathering during a political event.
 

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Former Reliance Industries Chairman Dhirubhai Ambani poses for a formal portrait.
 

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Renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar and actor Shabana Azmi pose together during a indoor photoshoot.
 

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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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Former President of Cuba Fidel Castro

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Security forces stationed near the Golden Temple during Operation Blue Star.

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