Anunay Sood, a well-known Dubai-based travel influencer, passed away at the age of 32 in Las Vegas, confirmed by his family. The cause of his death has not been revealed.
Anunay was recognized as one of India’s most popular travel influencers. He amassed 1.4 million followers on Instagram and 380,000 subscribers on YouTube. His content featured impressive travel visuals, drone photography, and adventure stories, often in collaboration with global tourism boards and major brands.
For three consecutive years—2022, 2023, and 2024—he was named in Forbes India’s Top 100 Digital Stars.
Anunay’s journey started with a humble attempt at vlogging during a trip to Spiti, which required multiple tries before capturing the perfect footage. His early vlogs documented his March visit to Chandrataal, where he navigated knee-deep snow wearing simple canvas shoes.
With every mountain trip, his passion for photography deepened. He developed his skills and storytelling, making social media the platform to share his unique experiences.
"Anunay Sood, a Dubai-based photographer who began by documenting his travels on Instagram and later went on to run a marketing firm." — Forbes India
Author’s summary: Anunay Sood, a talented travel creator celebrated for his vivid storytelling and stunning visuals, left a lasting impact on the digital travel community before his untimely passing.