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Veteran film and fashion photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha passed away early this morning following a massive heart attack.!
One of the country's most famous photographers of Bollywood and fashion, Gautam Rajadhyaksha, passed away today in Mumbai following a heart attack at the age.
Gautam Rajadhyaksha
Photographer
Gautam Rajadhyaksha (16 September 1950 – 13 September 2011) was one of India's leading fashion photographers, and was based in Mumbai, India.[1][2] He was one of India's best known celebrity portraitists, having photographed almost all the icons of the Indian film industry.
Personal life and education
Born in Mumbai, Rajadhyaksha was educated at St. Xavier's High School, Fort,[3] and obtained his degree in chemistry at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, where he later also taught for two years.[4] He is a cousin of noted novelist Shobha De.
Career
Having completed a diploma in advertising and public relations, Rajadhyaksha joined the photo services department of the advertising agency Lintas India Ltd (now Lowe Lintas),[4] in 1974.
He eventually became the head of his department. During his 15-year stint, he participated in the creation of milestone ad campaigns while pursuing his childhood