Inside his close friendships with Elvish Yadav, Sourav Joshi, and Rida Tharana
From Elvish Yadav and Sourav Joshi to Ridha Tharana, Anunay Sood shared a close bond with many fellow creators. As a tribute, let’s look back at his cherished friendships and the infectious energy he brought to everyone around him.
( Image credit : Instagram/@anunayasood | Anunaya Sood passes away at 32 )
Anunay Sood passes away at 32; family releases hearbreaking statement
Travel influencer and content creator Anunay Sood has tragically passed away at the age of 32, as confirmed by his family through an emotional statement on Instagram. The note described their immense grief and asked for privacy as they process the loss. It also mentioned that details surrounding his death would remain private for now. The message ended with a heartfelt tribute to Anunay’s spirit, calling him a light in the lives of those who knew him and a soul who inspired people through his passion for travel and storytelling.
Elvish Yadav
Anunay Sood and Elvish Yadav’s friendship began during the grand finale of Bigg Boss OTT 2, where the travel influencer, along with fellow vlogger Mohit Minocha, joined the contestants for some light-hearted fun. Among all the interactions, Anunay’s bond with Elvish stood out — one that extended well beyond the show. After Elvish’s win, Anunay personally visited him to celebrate the victory, even capturing the wholesome moment in one of his vlogs. Following Anunay’s untimely passing, fans from the Elvish Army have flooded X with emotional tributes, recalling their warm friendship and the genuine respect they shared for each other.
Sourav Joshi
Another close friend of Anunay Sood was popular vlogger and content creator Sourav Joshi. The duo shared a strong bond and often travelled together to destinations like Dubai and Langza village in Himachal Pradesh. Anunay frequently featured their adventures on his YouTube channel, giving fans a glimpse into their friendship through travel vlogs filled with laughter and memorable moments. In one of his videos, he even surprised Sourav’s younger brother on his birthday that captured the warmth and closeness they shared beyond the camera.
Ridha Tharana
Rida Tharana was another creator Anunay Sood shared a close bond with. The two became friends through their mutual connection with The Rebel Kid and remained on good terms even as Anunay’s friendship with Apurva Mukhija faded over the years — the pair had even unfollowed each other on social media. Following his passing, Rida took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute, posting a screenshot of their recent chat and revealing that they had spoken just a day earlier. In another story, she expressed her disbelief and grief, remembering him as a kind and positive soul who always checked in on his friends.
( Image credit : Rida Tharana’s Instagram Story )
( Image credit : Instagram | Rida Tharana pays tribute to Anunay Sood )
May his soul rest in peace, and may his light continue to inspire those he touched.
