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Raju Srivastava dies aged 58, comedian's last rites to be performed in Delhi on Thursday
Raju Srivastava dies at AIIMS: He was admitted to the hospital on August 10 after experiencing chest pain and collapsing while working out at the gym.
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New Delhi: Comedian Raju Srivastava passed away in Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Wednesday morning at the age of 58. He was admitted to the hospital on August 10 after experiencing chest pain and collapsing while working out at the gym.
The comedian was rushed to the hospital after suffering from a heart attack and was undergoing treatment for the same.
The ace comedian's last rites will be performed at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi on Thursday, September 22, his family confirmed.
Many of his fans and friends thronged social media and extended condolences to the family.
Raju Srivastava's funeral to be held tomorrow
Raju Srivastava's family confirmed that his last rites will be held on September 22, tomorrow at Nigambodh Ghat, New Delhi.
Funeral of comedian Raju Srivastav to be held tomorrow, September 22, at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi, confirms his family. pic.twitter.com/XTc2XdUncm
— ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2022
Shailesh Lodha pens emotional note for Raju Srivastava, recalls saving his number as 'Raju Aao Aao'
Actor Shaliesh Lodha penned a long emotional note for Raju Srivastava where he talked about their friendship. He recalled saving his number as 'Raju Aao Aao' due to his comedy act.
Rashami Desai pays heartfelt tribute to Raju Srivastava
Taking to Twitter, Rashami wrote, "Being self made means putting ur self in position to inspired people. You will be always remembered in our hearts."
Being self made means putting ur self in position to inspired people.
You will be always remembered in our hearts #rajusrivastava #omshinti— Rashami Desai (@TheRashamiDesai) September 21, 2022
Ahsaan Qureshi shares Raju Srivastava's last wish
Ahsaan Qureshi shared that Raju Srivastava wanted to work on the sequel of 'Bombay To Goa' with fellow comedians.
"I remember last meeting him at an office in Mumbai. Sunil was also there and we enquired about how to apply for the subsidy for films. He also discussed the idea of making films with all the comedians in it like a sequel to our hit film Bombay To Goa," he told News18.
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Uorfi Javed remembers Raju Srivastava
Uorfi Javed took to her Instagram story and condoled the demise of the ace comedian. She wrote, "Thanku for making us all laugh Raju ji! Rip!"
Karan Kundrra mourns Raju Srivastava's death
Television actor Karan Kundrra mourned the demise of ace comedian Raju Srivastava by putting out his old picture on his Instagram story. He also dropped a broken heart emoji.
Vivek Oberoi pays tribute to Raju Srivastava
Vivek Oberoi took to his Twitter handle and paid tribute to Raju Srivastava. "Rest in Peace #rajusrivastav Om Shanti," he wrote.
Rest in Peace #RajuSrivastav
Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/Mjtlrfp48l— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) September 21, 2022
Madhuri Dixit mourns Raju Srivastava's demise
Madhuri Dixit mourned Raju Srivastava's demise by putting out an Instagram story. "Thank you for making us laugh always! RIP," she wrote.
When Raju Srivastava prayed for Amitabh Bachchan's life
Raju Srivastava had rushed to Mumbai when his idol Amitabh Bachchan got injured during the shooting of 'Coolie'. "He would eat vada pav every day and stand outside the hospital and pray for Bachchan ji's life," recalled his brother.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju pays heartfelt tribute to Raju Srivastava
Taking to Twitter, Kiren Rijiju wrote, "It’s a huge loss. I'm deeply anguished to hear about tragic demise of India's comedy legend."
It’s a huge loss. I'm deeply anguished to hear about tragic demise of India's comedy legend #RajuSrivastava
I'll continue to cherish those special moments and our special friendship.
My prayers for his departed soul and condolences to his Family members. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/3GexWVzpEX— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) September 21, 2022
Anil Kapoor mourns Raju Srivastava's death. The actor recalled sharing screen space with him and wrote, "Om Shanti".
Kartik Aaryan mourns demise of legendary comedian Raju Srivastava. The actor shared a broken heart emoji with his picture.
Archana Puran Singh gets emotional on Raju Srivastava's death. Condoling his demise, she posted on Instagram: Raju, a powerhouse of talent, a trend setter, a warm and empathetic colleague. You made me laugh with your delightful 'Gajodhar' and heartland humour. His words to me, as we stood on the stage of India's Laughter Champion, still ring in my ears, a snippet of her post read.
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Dr Sudhir Gupta, Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, AIIMS statement on Raju Srivastava death
"Raju Srivastav's post-mortem has been done with a new technique called Virtual Autopsy. It does not require any dissection. The whole process took 15 to 20 minutes, after which the body was handed over to his family."
Raju Srivastav's post-mortem has been done with a new technique called Virtual Autopsy. It does not require any dissection. The whole process took 15 to 20 minutes, after which the body was handed over to his family: Dr Sudhir Gupta, Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, AIIMS pic.twitter.com/mNiYDvCqU4
— ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2022
Aamir Khan's production house posted on Twitter: You will live on forever in our memories, #RajuSrivastava Ji. Thank you for spreading so much joy and laughter in this world. May you rest in peace and may God give strength to your loved ones.
You will live on forever in our memories, #RajuSrivastava Ji. Thank you for spreading so much joy and laughter in this world. May you rest in peace and may God give strength to your loved ones. pic.twitter.com/rfO7L9npj1
— Aamir Khan Productions (@AKPPL_Official) September 21, 2022
RAJU SRIVASTAVA'S TIMELESS FAMILY ALBUM
Take a look at late comedian Raju Srivastava's family photos. He is survived by his wife Shikha and two children - Son Aayushmaan and a daughter Antara.
Raju Srivastava’s nephew Kushal told ETimes, "He (Raju) passed away due to a second cardiac arrest. We were confident till yesterday that all will be well because he had battling it for two months."
KAPIL SHARMA EXTENDS CONDOLENCES
Kapil Sharma took to Twitter and wrote:
— Kapil Sharma (@KapilSharmaK9) September 21, 2022
SUNIL PAL MOURNS RAJU SRIVASTAVA'S DEATH
Sunil Pal got teary-eyed remembering Raju Srivastava. He told Zee News Digital, "My beloved Raju Bhai, I really wish that today's day would have never come. I am shattered completely. You were on a ventilator for 40 days, who were fighting between life and death and we were praying for a miracle every single day."
READ FULL STORY: Sunil Pal gets teary-eyed remembering Raju Srivastava, says 'It is a dark day for all of us...'
PUNJAB CM BHAGWANT MANN MOURNS DEMISE
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his counterpart in Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar expressed grief over the death of popular comedian Raju Srivastava, saying he will always live in people's hearts.
READ FULL STORY: Punjab Chief Minister expresses grief over Raju Srivastava's death, says 'learnt a lot from him'
Raju Srivastava's mortal remains being taken out of AIIMS, New Delhi.
Delhi | Mortal remains of comedian Raju Srivastava being taken out of AIIMS, where he passed away after being admitted there for over a month pic.twitter.com/jA7F0dDFcq
— ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2022
RAJU SRIVASTAVA'S WIFE SHIKHA REMAINS INCONSOLABLE
In an interview with Times of India, the late comedian's wife Shikha said, "I am not able to talk right now. What can I share or say now? He fought very hard, I was really hoping and praying to see him come out of this. But, that has not happened. All I can say is that he was a true fighter."
READ FULL STORY: Raju Srivastava's wife Shikha breaks down, says 'he fought very hard...'
Uttar Pradesh Assembly observes a 2-minute silence to pay respect to comedian Raju Srivastava who passed away today at the age of 58 years.
#WATCH | Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Assembly observes a 2-minute silence to pay respect to comedian Raju Srivastava who passed away today at the age of 58 years. pic.twitter.com/v2WQFdUJLI
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) September 21, 2022
RIP Raju Srivastava: LESSER KNOWN FACTS
Raju Srivastava once talked about his struggling days in the show 'Aap Ki Adalat' and said, “I was very young when I started getting influenced by Amitabh Bachchan. I was a child, and I had made him my idol. Even after all these years, I have no qualms in saying that he remains my idol, and will always be. I was jobless and hungry when I came to Mumbai first. I got my first gig only because I could imitate his voice, say his famous dialogues."
The actor further revealed and said that he used to earn 50 to 100 Rs by doing mimicry of great Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and credited him for playing a huge role in his career and success.
ALSO READ: Comedian earned just Rs 50 by doing Amitabh Bachchan's mimicry
RAJU SRIVASTAVA LAST RITES UPDATE:
Ace comedian Raju Srivastava's last rites will be performed on Thursday, September 22, 2022. It will be performed at Nigambodh Ghat, New Delhi at 9.30 am.
VIVEK AGNIHOTRI REACTS TO COMEDIAN'S DEMISE
The Kashmir Files director extended his condolences. He said, "My brother, friend & the country's wave of happiness, Raju Srivastava is no more. I'm deeply saddened. An artist like him is rarely seen, India hasn't seen another like him. I pray that his soul rests in peace. My prayers are with his family, fans."
HRITHIK ROSHAN MOURNS RAJU SRIVASTAVA'S DEMISE:
He tweeted: Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Raju Srivastava Sir. My condolences to the family
Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Raju Srivastava Sir. My condolences to the family
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) September 21, 2022
RAJU SRIVASTAVA'S MEMORABLE ROLES
Famous for his comedy acts as ‘Gajodhar Bhaiya’, the ace comedian has some really amazing Bollywood cameos to his credit. From sharing screen space with Shah Rukh Khan to portraying the hilarious baba Chin Chin Choo in Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa, Raju Srivastava has done some really memorable cameos.
ALSO READ: RIP Raju Srivastava – A look at the comedian's most memorable film cameos
PM NARENDRA MODI CONDOLES RAJU SRIVASTAVA'S DEMISE:
PM Modi extended his condolences and tweeted: Raju Srivastava brightened our lives with laughter, humour and positivity. He leaves us too soon but he will continue to live in the hearts of countless people thanks to his rich work over the years. His demise is saddening. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.
Raju Srivastava brightened our lives with laughter, humour and positivity. He leaves us too soon but he will continue to live in the hearts of countless people thanks to his rich work over the years. His demise is saddening. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/U9UjGcfeBK
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 21, 2022
BHARTI SINGH MOURNS RAJU SRIVASTAVA'S DEATH
"Jeena yahan marna yahan". With these words immortalised by the voice of Mukesh in Raj Kapoor's classic 'Mera Naam Joker', popular comedienne Bharti Singh remembered the late Raju Srivastava.
Bharti said from the sets of a show she is working on: "Just a few days back, I spoke to his wife and told her that he will be fine. He had made everyone laugh, so God will do justice to him. She asked me to pray for him and I said I pray for him every day. But today, just five minutes ago, I came to know about his demise and it came as a shock to me during the shoot."
She told IANS: "I am at the shoot and have to make everyone laugh, but I don't know how to do it. I am in pain but even then I can't say this to anyone that I want to cry."
Actress and former Bigg Boss contestant Himanshi Khurrana wrote: Rest in peace #rajusrivastava sir
Rest in peace #rajusrivastava sir pic.twitter.com/2unJ4Lc4Y9
— Himanshi khurana (@realhimanshi) September 21, 2022
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal also tweeted mourning the ace comedian's death.
Thank you for the laughs #RajuSrivastava
Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/ee37C5BVx0
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) September 21, 2022
Rajnath Singh and Arvind Kejriwal also mourned Raju Srivastava's death.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 21, 2022
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) September 21, 2022
Samajwadi Party President, Akhilesh Yadav extended his condolences and said: It's regretful that Raju Srivastava is no more with us. He came from a poor family with his talent & hard work; created his presence in the world. Very few talented comedians like him. I remember how he wanted to contest from Kanpur when he joined SP
Lucknow, UP | It's regretful that Raju Srivastava is no more with us. He came from a poor family with his talent & hard work; created his presence in the world. Very few talented comedians like him. I remember how he wanted to contest from Kanpur when he joined SP: Akhilesh Yadav https://t.co/Wph8ocLVNm pic.twitter.com/wUYZOh69YB
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) September 21, 2022
Actor Rajpal Yadav is heartbroken by the news of Raju Srivastava's death. He wrote: I have no words to describe this loss. You have left us all too soon. You will be missed my brother. I just can’t believe this. #RajuSrivastav #RIP
I have no words to describe this loss. You have left us all too soon. You will be missed my brother. I just can’t believe this. #RajuSrivastav #RIP pic.twitter.com/bf5m53nLPq
— Rajpal Naurang Yadav (@rajpalofficial) September 21, 2022
Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways condoled the demise of Raju Srivastava. He tweeted: Anguished to hear about the demise of Comedy Legend Raju Srivastav Ji. An Entertainer par Excellence, his mannerisms & observational comedy truly mirrored the daily life of us Indians. My condolences to his family members. Om Shanti
Anguished to hear about the demise of Comedy Legend Raju Srivastav Ji.
An Entertainer par Excellence, his mannerisms & observational comedy truly mirrored the daily life of us Indians.
My condolences to his family members. Om Shanti
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) September 21, 2022
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