Anunay Sood, a well known travel influencer and photographer, passed away at the age of 32. The news of his sudden demise, shared by his family, left fans, well wishers, and fellow creators in deep shock, with many paying heartfelt tributes online. The cause of his death, however, remains undisclosed.
The message, shared by his “family and friends,” read: “It is with deep sadness that we share the news of our beloved Anunay Sood’s passing,” the post stated. “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.”
Sood’s last social media activity was from Las Vegas, USA, where he appeared to be attending the 2025 Wynn Concours, a luxury car showcase.
Who was Anunay Sood?
Though based in Dubai, UAE, Sood hailed from Uttarakhand, India, where he completed his early education. According to his LinkedIn, he co-founded Meta Social, a Dubai based digital marketing firm, and previously worked with companies like Boltt Sports Technologies Pvt. Ltd and Al Nafis Properties.
Over the years, Sood became well-known for his travel photos and videos. His work appeared in National Geographic India, Conde Nast Traveller, and Lonely Planet India. He had nearly 400,000 YouTube followers. In 2022, 2023, and 2024, he was consecutively featured in the Forbes India Top 100 Digital Stars list for his travel and lifestyle content.
Sood loved travel, cars, and adventure. He visited almost 40 countries and worked with big names like Switzerland Tourism, Visit Saudi, and Airtel. With 1.4 million followers on Instagram, he was admired for his love of life and passion for exploring the world, which inspired many people to travel.
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