Raghu Rai is a renowned Indian photographer known for his black and white documentary photographs. He was born in 1942 in Jhang, which is now in Pakistan, and grew up in India's capital city of Delhi. Rai began his career as a photographer in the 1960s, working for The Statesman newspaper in Delhi.

Throughout his career, Rai has documented various aspects of Indian life, including its people, culture, and politics. His photographs often capture the struggles and joys of everyday life with a humanistic and empathetic approach. He is particularly known for his photographs of Mother Teresa and her work with the destitute and dying in Kolkata.