RIP Raju Srivastava: PM Modi calls his demise 'saddening'; Bollywood bereaved
Comedian-actor Raju Srivastava who was admitted to AIIMS Delhi following cardiac arrest has passed away. He was only 58.
Srivastava was admitted to AIIMS Delhi following a major heart attack on August 10. The comedian experienced pain and collapsed while working out at a gym. For more than 40 days, he was admitted to AIIMS and was on a ventilator.
Politicians and Bollywood celebrities tweeted tributes to the ‘comedy king’.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned a heartfelt tribute to the standup comedian. Sharing a photograph with Srivastava, PM Modi 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
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also remembered the great comedian. He wrote, "Recognized comedian Raju Srivastava ji had a unique style, he impressed everyone with his amazing talent. His death is a great loss to the art world. I express my condolences to his family and fans. May God give them the strength to bear this grief. peace peace.”
सुप्रसिद्ध हास्य कलाकार राजू श्रीवास्तव जी का एक विशिष्ट अंदाज था, उन्होंने अपनी अद्भुत प्रतिभा से सभी को प्रभावित किया। उनका निधन कला जगत के लिए एक बड़ी क्षति है। मैं उनके परिजनों व प्रशंसकों के प्रति संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ। ईश्वर उन्हें यह दुःख सहने की शक्ति दें। ॐ शांति शांति
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 21, 2022
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered his condolences to Raju’s family after his demise. “Raju Srivastava is no more with us. I, on behalf of the people of UP, pray that his soul rests in peace. I extend my condolences to his family,” he said as quoted by ANI.
Raju Srivastava is no more with us. I, on behalf of the people of UP, pray that his soul rests in peace. I extend my condolences to his family: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath https://t.co/Wph8ocLVNm pic.twitter.com/TUWNlsEi4I
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) September 21, 2022
Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari said that he is ‘anguished to hear about he demise.”
Anguished to hear about the demise of Comedy Legend Raju Srivastav Ji.
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) September 21, 2022
An Entertainer par Excellence, his mannerisms & observational comedy truly mirrored the daily life of us Indians.
My condolences to his family members. Om Shanti
Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan said that the comedian will remain forever in our hearts.
Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Raju Srivastava Sir. My condolences to the family 🙏🏻
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) September 21, 2022
Actor Ajay Devgn mourns comedian's demise.
In your lifetime you gifted us laughs & more laughs, on & off the screen. Your untimely demise makes me very sad.
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) September 21, 2022
RIP Raju. 🕉 Shanti.
May the Almighty give your family strength in this hour of bereavement 🙏 pic.twitter.com/RWG6AcHrid
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh also remembered the comedian.
Truly upsetting news of the untimely demise of our dearest Raju Shrivastava bhai. You have left us with a gift of smiles and laughs on & off the screen forever.
— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) September 21, 2022
The Mukesh family extend our deepest condolences to the family, may the lord give them strength 🙏 pic.twitter.com/cSeSE25K08
Actor Rajpal Yadav said ‘can’t believe this'
Actor Shekhar Suman said he's '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
— Shekhar Suman (@shekharsuman7) September 21, 2022
Actor Sonu Sood ‘heartbroken’.
RIP Raju Bhai 💔 pic.twitter.com/RfnAMh1hFN
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) September 21, 2022
Raju Srivastava will remain in our hearts forever. Thank you Gajodhar Bhaiya, for making us laugh.
First published: 21 September 2022, 14:25 IST