We didn’t have any much clarity at all. Some said he was getting better while some said it was only a matter of time. But this morning, 21st Sep 2022, we got the confirmation of the passing away of one of India’s top comedians, Raju Srivastava. Much loved by millions of people in India, he made us laugh for years and years but today, he is no more.
It’s a day of grieving not only for his family but also for his fans from across the country. From his days at The Great Indian Laughter Challenge to participating in reality shows like Bigg Boss Season 3, Nach Baliye 6, and others, he had done it all on television, while also doing a few cameos in Bollywood films. Tributes poured in on Twitter after the news of his death this morning.
Twitter tributes for Raju Srivastava
Among the many who posted were not just members of the comedy community but also sportsmen, politicians and others. Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag posted condolences for ‘Raju Bhai’ while his peer Vipul Goyal was also quick to do the same, saying that Raju inspired a generation of comedians to follow.
Om Shanti, Raju Bhai. A genuine comedian who made people laugh with clean humour and sharp observation. Condolences to his family and fans. #RajuSrivastav pic.twitter.com/HUzaWfhwgi
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 21, 2022
RIP LEGEND #rajusrivastava. Will always cherish this evening. Thanks for the entertainment and inspiring a generation of comedians.🙏 pic.twitter.com/DNxckkCIQn
— Vipul Goyal (@HumorouslyVipul) September 21, 2022
Bollywood film critic Taran Adarsh also posted about this moment, after the comedian passed away. Raju Srivastava suffered a cardia arrest a few weeks ago and the complications kept building. He underwent an angioplasty procedure and was put on the ventilator since then. “Heartbreaking… Friend, well-wisher, neighbour #RajuSrivastava ji, you will be missed… Om Shanti 🙏🙏🙏.” said his tweet.
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Quite a few media houses also posted tributes for the ‘King of Comedy’ as he was often referred to. He collapsed while working out in the gym on 10 Aug 2022 and since then, wasn’t able to recover. It’s definitely a sad day for the stand-up comedy industry, and for the country as a whole. The Indian Prime Minister decided to post a tribute message on the same. Actor Sonu Sood also posted with a broken heart emoji.
#InMemoriam | Comedian Raju Srivastava dies at 58, weeks after cardiac arrest in gym pic.twitter.com/RhzvPG9eDq
— NDTV (@ndtv) September 21, 2022
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
PM Narendra Modi took to his Twitter handle to post condolences, saying, “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.”
It’s easy to say that Raju Srivastava was a pioneer in this field and he introduced India to stand-up comedy in the late 2000s and early 2010s. We send a lot of prayers and wishes to his family and friends and hope that his soul may rest in peace. For similar news and updates from around the world, stay tuned to ReadScoops.com…
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