Actor-comedian Raju Srivastava died of a second coronary heart assault on Wednesday. He was combating the battle of life in Delhi’s AIIMS for the final one and a half months and was on ventilator. He was first admitted to the hospital after struggling a cardiac arrest whereas figuring out at a health club within the metropolis. His spouse Shikha Srivastava, who was trying ahead to his restoration, was inconsolable after his loss of life.
During an interview with ETimes, Shikha shared that she was praying for her husband to return out of the hospital. She stated, “He fought so hard, I was really hoping and praying that he comes out of this. But, it hasn’t happened.” However, she known as her husband a “true fighter” as he fought for his life for nearly 41 days within the hospital.
The late comic’s nephew Kushal Srivastava additionally revealed that the household was ‘assured’ in regards to the actor-comedian’s restoration until yesterday.
Raju Srivastava was a well-liked identify within the tv and movie business. He gained reputation with the various comedian characters he performed throughout his journey within the comedy present The Great Indian Laughter Challenge. Later he additionally entered the third season of Bigg Boss.
Following his demise on Wednesday, a number of celebrities from the movie and tv fraternity paid tributes to him. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, “Raju Srivastava brightened up our lives with laughter, humor and positivity. He leaves us very soon but he will live on in the hearts of countless people thanks to his rich work over the years. His death is sad. Condolences to his family and fans. Peace.” PM Modi tweeted.
Actor Ajay Devgn wrote on Twitter, “In your lifetime you have given us the gift of laughter and more laughs, on and off screen. Your untimely demise leaves me deeply saddened. RIP Raju. Peace. God bless your family in this hour of grief. Give strength 🙏” Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher, Rajpal Yadav, Tusshar Kapoor and lots of others mourned Srivastava’s loss of life on social media.
The final rites of Raju Srivastava shall be held in Delhi on Thursday morning.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
