In a tragic event, Anunay Sood, the 32-year-old travel content creator and photographer known for his range of stunning images, travel experiences, and inspiring storytelling, has died, leaving the travel community and people who follow him online in shock.
No cause of death is known yet, but an emotional note issued by his family through his official Instagram account said:
“It is with heavy hearts that we share that our cherished Anunay Sood passed away. During this time of grief, we appreciate and understand you respecting honesty and the privacy of our family. We would kindly ask you avoid congregating crowds near personal property. Please keep his family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. May he rest peacefully.”
A Digital Star Who Redefined Travel Influencing
Anunay Sood was more than just a content creator—he was a storyteller who brought to life the destinations. With 1.4 million followers on Instagram and 380,000 subscribers on YouTube, he was a name familiar among travel enthusiasts in India and internationally. His aesthetic travel photographs and engaging vlogs reflected his signature mixture of adventure, warmth, and artistry and featured everything from snow-covered mountains to desert scenes in the sun.
In his final Instagram post from Las Vegas, Anunay shared a post of him at an event of a car brand. “Still can’t believe I spent the weekend surrounded by legends and dream machines,” he wrote, exemplifying his passion for travel and automobiles until the end.
Recognition and Influence
Throughout the years, Anunay had created a unique space in the digital world. His consistency and creativity had won him a place in the top 100 Digital Stars by Forbes India for three years in a row (2022-2024), a recognition that set him amongst the most influential content creators in the country.
Anunay started off, according to his profile on Forbes, as someone who shared his travel adventures on Instagram for fun until he became a full-time content creator. Eventually, he created his own marketing company, which further expanded outside of travel photography.
A VOID IN THE TRAVEL COMMUNITY
There has been an outpouring of grief from his fans, influencer friends, and brands he worked with. Many would recall him as a nice person, easygoing, with a smile, and with a love for travel. His adoring fans are still commenting prayer requests and messages of shock, disbelief, and grief.
Now that the world mourns his death, Anunay Sood’s legacy lives on in his work—the beautiful sunsets, the travels, and the dreams he gave through the lens of his camera.
Rest in peace Anunay Sood, your journeys continue to inspire millions.
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