Ace comedian Raju Srivastava, who had been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi for about six long weeks ago, breathed his last on Wednesday, according to his family. He was 58. Srivastav was rushed to hospital on August 10 and put on a ventilator after he complained of chest pain and collapsed in his gym.
Many of his fans and friends thronged social media and extended condolences to the family.
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.
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
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.
Ajay Devgn, Hrithik Roshan, Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Vicky Kaushal also expressed their condolences. They shared the late comedian’s picture on their Instagram stories.
