Indian travel influencer Anunay Sood passes away at 32; family requests privacy

New Delhi: Popular Indian travel influencer and vlogger Anunay Sood has passed away at the age of 32, his family confirmed in an emotional statement shared on his official Instagram account on Thursday morning.

The post, shared by his family and friends, read, “It is with deep sadness that we share the news of our beloved Anunay Sood’s passing. We kindly ask for your understanding and privacy as we navigate this difficult time. We humbly request you to avoid gathering crowd near personal property. Please keep his family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. May his soul rest in peace.”

The cause of his death has not yet been disclosed. Sood’s last social media activity indicated that he was in Las Vegas, where he had posted photos and videos earlier this week.

Over the years, Sood emerged as one of India’s most recognisable travel content creators, celebrated for his cinematic reels and immersive storytelling. 

With over 1.4 million followers on Instagram and 380,000 subscribers on YouTube, he built a loyal global audience through his passion for travel and photography.

In 2022, 2023, and 2024, he featured in Forbes India’s Top 100 Digital Stars list, recognised for his contribution to India’s growing creator economy. His content often captured landscapes from Europe to the Middle East, blending visual precision with authenticity.

According to his Forbes profile, Sood began by documenting his travel experiences on Instagram before launching a marketing firm in Dubai. He was widely appreciated for inspiring young travellers and digital storytellers through his creative approach.

Just two days before the tragic news, Sood had shared a post from Las Vegas with the caption, “Still can’t believe I spent the weekend surrounded by legends and dream machines.” His most recent YouTube video, uploaded on 3 November, was titled “Exploring the Hidden Side of Switzerland | Places Tourists Never Visit.”