Photographer Avani Rai knows the weight of following in a legendary photographer's footsteps. As the daughter of Indian photographer master Raghu Rai, who died in April, she faced the unique challenge of completing her father's work for the Pirelli Calendar 2027 – a project that became both a creative collaboration and a personal journey.
Known for her distinctive approach to photography, Avani Rai found herself in a project shaped by her father's decades-long relationship with India. Rather than attempting to recreate his perspective, she discovered a new way to connect with his vision, honored to step in and realize her father’s intentions for the series.
