‘If you’re not close enough, your photo is not good enough’: Remembering Raghu Rai

 Legendary photographer Raghu Rai, who shaped India’s visual memory for over five decades, passed away on Sunday. His iconic images, from the Bhopal Gas tragedy to portraits of national figures, gave permanence to history. Rai believed visual history was more important than fine art, emphasizing closeness to truth in his immersive photographic practice. Legendary photographer Raghu Rai, who shaped India’s visual memory for over five decades, passed away on Sunday. His iconic images, from the Bhopal Gas tragedy to portraits of national figures, gave permanence to history. Rai believed visual history was more important than fine art, emphasizing closeness to truth in his immersive photographic practice.