NEW DELHI (AP) — Rajanish Kakade, an Associated Press photographer whose images documented India ’s politics, culture and everyday hustle and bustle of the city of Mumbai for nearly two decades, has died. He joined the AP in 2008 and was based in Mumbai, from where he helped shape the visual record of India's financial capital. Through his mentorship, he shaped countless careers, always encouraging young photographers to pursue the truth with courage and compassion,” the Mumbai Press Club said in a statement. A third-generation photographer, Kakade followed his grandfather and father, both of whom were photojournalists. At the AP, Kakade covered a wide range of assignments across India — from major political events, elections and sports to the deadly 2008 Mumbai militant attacks and the coronavirus pandemic .

Source: Daily Sun February 23, 2026 09:39 UTC