Quick Info
| Profession | Photojournalist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/05/1983 |
| Age | 38 years (died on 16, Jul, 2021) |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
| Date of Death | 16/07/2021 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ahmad Danish Siddiqui |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Rike (German national) |
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| Children | Two children |
Family
| Father | Akhtar Siddiqui |
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| Mother | Name not known |
Career
| Award | Pulitzer Prize in 2018 for Feature Photography |
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| Employer | Reuters |
| Position | Chief Photographer India |
| Posthumous Award | Pulitzer Prize in 2022 for Feature Photography (COVID-19 pandemic documentation) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began working in journalism on television as a news correspondent. | |
| 2. Moved into photojournalism at India Today Group and later at Reuters. | |
| 3. Covered notable events such as the Battle of Mosul, Nepal Earthquake, Rohingya Refugee Crisis, Hong Kong protests, Covid-19 pandemic, and Delhi Riots. | |
| 4. Achieved the distinction of being the first Indian to win the Pulitzer Prize for photography in 2018. | |
| 5. Led the national Reuters multimedia team in India. | |
| 6. Worked for Reuters since 2010, covering various crises around the world. |