RIP Raju Srivastava: Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar & more Bollywood celebs mourn comedian's demise
Actor-comedian Raju Srivastava breathed his last on Wednesday. His fans, family and colleagues are mourning the sad demise with heartfelt tributes. His last rites will be organised on Thursday.
RIP Raju Srivastava: Known for his earthy humour and inimitable delivery style, comedian Raju Srivastava, who became a household name in his delightful 'Gajodhar Bhaiyya' persona, breathed his last on Wednesday, September 21, aged 58. The popular comedian battled for his life for 43 days.
He passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), where he had been rushed on August 9 after he complained of chest pain and collapsed in the South Delhi gym where he was working out.
Srivastava was at once moved to the Intensive Care Unit and put on a ventilator. Doctors had then said that he had suffered brain damage.
Bollywood actors, TV stars and comedians mourned the passing of Raju Srivastava all through Wednesday. The news did come as a shock to the entire entertainment industry and the feeling comes across in the spontaneity of their tributes.
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The artiste, who featured in Hindi films such as "Maine Pyar Kiya" and "Baazigar", was declared dead at 10.20 am, according to hospital sources.
Srivastava, who is survived by his wife and two children, was chairperson of the Film Development Council Uttar Pradesh. The last rites will take place on Thursday morning in New Delhi, his brother said.
Soon after the news of his death was flashed in the media, friends, relatives and fans reached his Kanpur residence where his family members reside, to pay their heartfelt tributes. While mourning for the comic-actor, the fans recalled his spectacular personality and how grounded he was throughout his life despite making a name for himself.
Read: Pics: Raju Srivastava's death draws grieving fans outside his Kanpur residence
(With news agency inputs)
Live updates : RIP Raju Srivastava
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September 21, 2022 6:46 PM (IST) Posted by Prerna Yadav
Uttar Pradesh Assembly observes two-minute silence to pay respect to Raju Srivastava
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday observed a two-minute silence to pay respects to comedian Raju Srivastava, who passed away earlier in the national capital.
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September 21, 2022 4:51 PM (IST) Posted by Parina Taneja
Raju Srivastava's funeral to be held in Delhi on Thursday
The funeral of comedian Raju Srivastava, who breathed his last on Wednesday after being in the ICU for 41 days, will be held on Thursday and the last rites will take place at Nigam Bodh Ghat, his family confirmed.
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September 21, 2022 4:49 PM (IST) Posted by Parina Taneja
Raju Srivastava's postmortem done at AIIMS
Raju Srivastava's postmortem was done at AIIMS on Wednesday. Dr Sudhir Gupta, Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, said, "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."
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September 21, 2022 4:10 PM (IST) Posted by Parina Taneja
Mridul Srivastav, Raju Srivastav's nephew says 'PM Modi was in touch'
Mridul Srivastav, Raju Srivastav's nephew said to ANI, "He was our family's pillar...All big leaders, including PM Modi called, CM Yogi is in touch daily. Postmortem being conducted as he was unconscious when brought in (at AIIMS Delhi) and no one was there by his side, MLC was made at that time."
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September 21, 2022 3:16 PM (IST) Posted by Devasheesh Pandey
Hrithik Roshan remembers late Raju Srivastava
Hrithik Roshan wrote in a tweet, "Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Raju Srivastava Sir. My condolences to the family (sic)."
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September 21, 2022 3:03 PM (IST) Posted by Ridhi Suri
Mortal remains of Raju Srivastava will be taken to Darsarathpuri
Mortal remains of Raju Srivastava will be taken from AIIMS to Darsarathpuri in Delhi at around 1 PM. Since the actor-comedian was brought to the hospital in an unconscious state, doctors are performing a post-mortem. After the procedures are completed, his mortal remains will be shifted to his residence in Delhi.
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September 21, 2022 1:55 PM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Bollywood celebs in mourning
Bollywood celebs, Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor and Malaika Arora among others took to their Instagram Stories to remember late Raju Srivastava.
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September 21, 2022 1:50 PM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Varun Dhawan shares post
Varun Dhawan took to his Instagram Story to pay tribute to Raju Srivastava. He shared a picture of him writing, "Om Shanti Raju Sir."
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September 21, 2022 1:41 PM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Anup Jalota mourns the loss of Raju Srivastava. He shared an old photo with him and said he's shocked to hear the news.
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September 21, 2022 1:38 PM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Akshay Kumar prays for Raju
Akshay Kumar has sent out a prayer for Raju Srivastava. The Bollywood actor shared a tweet on Wednesday mourning the demise of the comedian.
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September 21, 2022 1:27 PM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Raju Srivastava's Last Rites
Mortal remains of Raju Srivastava will be taken from AIIMS to Darsarathpuri in Delhi at around 1 PM. It is reported that the last rites of the actor-comedian will be held at Dwarka in Delhi.
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September 21, 2022 12:54 PM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Sunil Pal can't believe Raju is not with us
Raju Srivastava's friend Sunil Pal in an emotional video said he can't fathom the news of Raju's demise. He calls it a bad day for comedy and empathised with family.
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September 21, 2022 12:51 PM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Anupam Kher will miss Raju Srivastava
Anupam Kher remembered his friend Raju Srivastava with a heavy heart. He posted a video recalling the time spent with him and said he'll dearly miss the comedian.
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September 21, 2022 12:39 PM (IST) Posted by Ridhi Suri
Bharti Singh says she 'learned a lot' from Raju Srivastava
Comedienne Bharti Singh remembered late Raju Srivastava and said, "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."
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September 21, 2022 12:14 PM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Actor Yashpal Sharma recalled meeting Raju Srivastava during award shows and parties. Mourning the sad demise he shared a video message for his fans and followers.
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September 21, 2022 12:12 PM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Kailash Kher mourns the loss
Singer Kailash Kher has shared a video message remembering the time he spent with the late comedian.
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September 21, 2022 12:03 PM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Madhur Bhandarkar says we lost a gem
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar is saddened to learn about Raju Srivastava's death. He called him and tweeted, "Saddened to hear the tragic news of Raju Srivastav's untimely demise. He made us all laugh with his amazing comic timing for so many years we have lost a gem. My deepest condolences to his family members & admirers. #OmShanti (sic)."
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September 21, 2022 11:59 AM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Ajay Devgn tweets for Raju
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn shared a tweet to condole the death of Raju Srivastava. He posted a black and white photo of him and wrote, "In your lifetime you gifted us laughs & more laughs, on & off the screen. Your untimely demise makes me very sad. RIP Raju. Om Shanti. May the Almighty give your family strength in this hour of bereavement."
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September 21, 2022 11:51 AM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Shekhar Suman devastated by news
Shekhar Suman was constantly updating Raju Srivastava's fans about his health. The news of his demise has left the actor devastated. "Wat I was dreading for the past one month has happened.Raju Srivastava has left all of us for his heavenly abode.Devastated to hear the news.May God grant him eternal peace.#OmShanti," he tweeted.
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September 21, 2022 11:45 AM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Jaya Prada pays humble tribute
Actress-politician Jaya Prada paid tribute to Raju Srivastava with a tweet in Hindi. She said, "Famous comedian Raju Srivastav ji is no more with us.
The person who always made everyone laugh became silent today and made everyone sad. Humble Tribute to Him #RIP #comedian
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September 21, 2022 11:15 AM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Raju Srivastava's journey
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September 21, 2022 11:09 AM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Comedian Vipul Goyal mourned the sad demise by sharing a photo with Raju Srivastava on Twitter. Calling him a legend", he tweeted, "RIP LEGEND #rajusrivastava. Will always cherish this evening. Thanks for the entertainment and inspiring a generation of comedians (sic)."
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September 21, 2022 11:04 AM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Rajpal Yadav condoles sad demise
Rajpal Yadav paid tribute to Raju Srivastava with a heartfelt message. The actor 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."
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September 21, 2022 10:59 AM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Raju Srivastava Passes Away
Popular stand-up comedian Raju Srivastava passes away at 58. He suffered a sudden heart attack on August 10 following which he was rushed to AIIMS Delhi.
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