Travel influencer and photographer Anunay Sood, based in Dubai, passed away at the age of 32. His death deeply saddened his followers and the global travel community. The news was announced by his family through an Instagram post on Thursday morning.
The cause of death has not been disclosed. Sood’s last Instagram post was from Las Vegas, USA.
Anunay Sood gained fame for his travel vlogs and photography, which attracted a massive audience online. He had more than 1.4 million followers on Instagram and around 384,000 subscribers on YouTube.
According to his official Instagram page, he had visited over 30 countries, including France, Italy, Greece, Japan, and Hong Kong. His engaging content and visual storytelling made him one of the most recognized travel creators from India.
For three consecutive years—2022, 2023, and 2024—he was listed among Forbes India's Top 100 Digital Stars.
“A Dubai-based photographer who started his journey by sharing travel photos on Instagram.” — Forbes India
Over time, Sood worked with numerous tourism boards and global brands, including Switzerland Tourism, Visit Saudi Arabia, the New Zealand Tourism Board, OPPO, and Airtel.
In addition to his work as a travel creator, Anunay Sood also managed a marketing agency, applying his experience in digital storytelling to help brands connect with audiences worldwide.
Anunay Sood was a talented Dubai-based Indian travel influencer whose creative vision and global journeys inspired millions until his passing at 32.