Anunay Sood, a Dubai-based travel influencer and photographer, passed away at the age of 32, leaving his followers and the global travel community deeply shocked. His family announced the news through an Instagram post on Thursday morning.
The cause of his sudden death has not been disclosed. His last Instagram update featured images from Las Vegas, USA.
Anunay Sood was widely recognized for his travel vlogs, drawing a large online audience. He had amassed over 1.4 million followers on Instagram and around 384,000 subscribers on YouTube.
According to his official Instagram profile, he explored more than 30 countries, including France, Italy, Greece, Japan, and Hong Kong.
He was named among Forbes India's Top 100 Digital Stars for three consecutive years: 2022, 2023, and 2024. Forbes described him as "a Dubai-based photographer who started his journey by sharing travel photos on Instagram."
Anunay collaborated with multiple tourism boards and global brands such as:
Besides his travel content, Anunay Sood also managed a marketing agency, extending his expertise beyond social media.
“A Dubai-based photographer who started his journey by sharing travel photos on Instagram.” – Forbes profile
Author’s summary: Anunay Sood was a celebrated travel influencer and photographer whose global reach and creative work resonated with millions, leaving a significant impact on the digital travel community.