With the abrupt demise of Anunay Sood, the famed travel photographer and the influencer, the light for the global digital community has gone out. Anunay traveled to almost 40 countries whose documentation has seen breathtaking takes but with his departure at only 32, a deep silence has now girdled this earth.
While fans and friends mourned a free spirit of a life lived in motion, it was Shivani Parihar, Anunay’s girlfriend, who brought the greatest raw grief to the public consciousness. This beautiful tribute by the fellow actress and content creator from Jaipur, Shivani, gave insight into the depth of the relationship and, in the most tragic context, confirmed the bond they so dearly cherished through her emotional tribute.
Shivani Parihar’s Emotional Tribute
Shivani Parihar, the partner of Anunay, posted an emotional post on social media for a heartbreaking farewell to their love story. The image-the two of them head resting on his shoulder-conveys simplicity yet poignant intimacy and comfort.
In her note, Shivani expressed utter shock and disbelief, saying that her heart feels so heavy, and everything around feels so empty. There was an unambiguous reference to the future they were going to share and to the dreams so abruptly snatched away.
Anunay Sood’s Influencer Legacy
Anunay Sood was a name synonymous with immense transformations to the travel industry. Based in Dubai, he was a member of the Forbes India Top 100 Digital Stars list for three consecutive years (2022, 2023, and 2024) while showing continuous creativity and vast outreach. His works gathered millions of followers, working closely with major tourism boards and global brands.
A retrospective view of his social media posts would take us to Las Vegas, a weekend soaked in irony in that it celebrated speed and life just days before his untimely end. Shivani’s note captured so beautifully their bond, with words like “You were my person, my safe place, my life, my everything” and ending with the tear-filled realization: “One moment we were planning our forever, and now I’m here trying to understand how to live without you.”
A recent media graduate, Bhumi Vashisht is currently making a significant contribution as a committed content writer. She brings new ideas to the media sector and is an expert at creating strategic content and captivating tales, having working in the field from past four months.
