Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]Aug 14 (ANI): Comedian Raju Srivastava, India’s greatest standup comic of all time, is currently on ventilator in the Intensive Care Unit at AIIMS Delhi.
He has been active in the entertainment industry since the late 1980s, gaining recognition in 2005 after participating in the first season of the stand-up comedy show “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge”. Then he went on to climb the ladder of success by sharing the big screen. With famous Bollywood stars.
The stand-up comedian turned politician and actor is very popular for his stage character ‘Gajodhar Bhaiya’.
Raju suffered a heart attack on 10 August, he was born on 25 December 1963 in a middle-class family in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh.
He is known for his in-depth observation and comic timing of various Indian aspects of life.
Ramesh Chandra Srivastava, his father, known as Balai Kaka, was a poet. Raju, who did the best mimicry, always wanted to be a comedian. He is married to Shikha and the couple has two children, Antara and Ayushmann.
Talking about the comedian’s career, Raju is known for working in several films including ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’, ‘Baazigar’, ‘Bombay to Goa’ and ‘Aamdani Athani Kharcha Rupaiya’.
Apart from films and comedy shows, he also appeared in the third season of the reality show ‘Bigg Boss’.
Apart from ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’, he has been a part of many other comedy shows including ‘Comedy Circus’, ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’, ‘Shaktimaan’ and others.
According to a source, his condition is still critical and is on ventilator in AIIMS Delhi.
Reportedly, he was running on the treadmill when he complained of chest pain. He had angioplasty on the same day. However, on Friday night, Raju Srivastava’s family issued a statement saying that his condition is stable and urged his fans to ignore fake news and rumours about his health.
Let’s take a look at the popular films of Raju Srivastava in which he shared screen space with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and other Bollywood superstars before establishing himself as one of India’s leading standup comedians, Small Roles played:
Raju Srivastava in ‘Baazigar’ (1993)
Raju Srivastava played the role of a college student in Shahrukh Khan’s film Baazigar. In the film, a young man seduces the man’s younger daughter with a vengeance against a business tycoon, but begins to suspect his new lover’s relationship with his older sister and his ulterior motives. Directed by Abbas Alibhai Burmawala and Mastan Alibhai Burmawala. The film also starred Kajol and Dalip Tahil.
Raju Srivastava in Maine Pyar Kiya (1989)
Raju appeared in Salman Khan starrer ‘Maine Pyaar Kiya’ as a local thug in the role of a driver. Khan and Bhagyashree’s romantic-drama flick was released nationwide in 1989 and is considered one of the classics of Indian cinema. Directed by Sooraj R Barjatya.
Raju Srivastava in Aamdani Athani Kharcha Rupaiya (2001)
Raju Srivastava played the role of Baba Chin Chin Chu in the film. In the film, three women come out of the house to earn money. However, it hurts their unemployed husbands who can go to great lengths to stop them. Directed by K Raghavendra Rao and AS Ravindra Babu. The film starred Govinda, Juhi Chawla and Tabu.
Raju Srivastava in ‘Prisoner’ (2002)
Raju played the role of a constable in the film. The action film was directed by TLV Prasad and starred Archana, Mithun Chakraborty and Raza Murad.
Raju Srivastava in Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon (2003)
In the film, Raju was seen in his biggest role as a servant. This is the story of Sanjana, a girl of today’s generation who is full of life and vibrant ecstasy. She lives life on her own terms and becomes very upset when her mother, Sushila, arranges for her to see a boy which increases the chances of marriage. Directed by Sooraj R Barjatya, the film starred Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan. (ANI)
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