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Raju Srivastava, a comedian, passed away today in Delhi, more than a month after having a heart arrest while exercising in the gym. He was 58. At 10.20 am, according to hospital sources cited by news agency PTI, Raju Srivastava was pronounced dead. “About 30 minutes earlier, the family called to inform me that he had passed away. The news is terribly awful. Over 40 days of his hospital stay were spent in battle “Dipoo Srivastava, his brother, informed the agency.
Among the politicians who expressed condolences for the comedian’s passing were Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. “The passing of renowned comedian Raju Srivastava saddens me terribly. In addition to being a skilled artist, he was also a highly vivacious individual. Additionally, he was heavily involved in social circles. I send my sympathies to his grieving family and supporters. Shanti, “In Hindi, Mr. Singh tweeted.
Yogi Adityanath expressed his condolences to the family of Srivastava and stated, “We no longer have Raju Srivastava with us. I offer my prayer for his soul’s tranquilly on behalf of the people of Uttar Pradesh.” “The passing of renowned comedian Raju Srivastava saddens me terribly. In addition to being a skilled artist, he was also a highly vivacious individual. Additionally, he was heavily involved in social circles. I send my sympathies to his grieving family and supporters. Shanti, “In Hindi, Mr. Singh tweeted.
Yogi Adityanath expressed his condolences to the family of Srivastava and stated, “We no longer have Raju Srivastava with us. I offer my prayer for his soul’s tranquilly on behalf of the people of Uttar Pradesh.” On August 10, after collapsing in the gym, Srivastava was taken to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences for treatment (AIIMS). He was put on a ventilator and had angioplasty the following day. Despite being involved in the entertainment sector since the 1980s, Srivastava didn’t gain attention until he took part in the stand-up comedy competition “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge” in 2005.
In Hindi movies like “Maine Pyar Kiya,” “Baazigar,” “Bombay to Goa,” and “Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiya,” he has made appearances. He participated in the third season of “Bigg Boss.” Up until his passing, Srivastava also presided over the Uttar Pradesh Film Development Council.
