Comedian Raju Srivastava passed away at Delhi All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) at the age of 58 on Wednesday.
Srivastava has been working in the entertainment industry since the late 1980s and received recognition after participating in the first season of the stand-up comedy show “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge” in 2005.
He has featured in films like ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’, ‘Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya’ and ‘Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon’ among others.
As soon as the news surfaced on the internet, celebrities, and politician like PM Modi, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, among thousands of fans extended their condolences on the demise of the comedian.
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
सुप्रसिद्ध हास्य कलाकार, राजू श्रीवास्तव जी के निधन से मुझे गहरा दुःख हुआ है। वे एक मंझे हुए कलाकार होने के साथ-साथ एक बेहद ज़िंदादिल इंसान भी थे। सामाजिक क्षेत्र में भी वे काफ़ी सक्रिय रहते थे। उनके शोकाकुल परिवार एवं प्रशंसकों के प्रति मैं अपनी संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ।ॐ शान्ति!
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 21, 2022
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RIP 😔 pic.twitter.com/rDb4VbOpgO
— Tusshar (@TusshKapoor) September 21, 2022
Spoke to #RajuSrivastava’s family. He is no more. Passed away half an hour ago.
A great loss to the industry. Our heartfelt condolences to the family & near ones. Will never forget you.
ॐ शान्ति !
🙏🙏🙏— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) September 21, 2022
हर भारतीय घर में दशकों से हंसी और खुशी फैलाकर लोगों के दिलों में अपनी जगह बनाने वाले कॉमेडी किंग राजू श्रीवास्तव का निधन एक बड़ी क्षति है।
प्रार्थना करता हूँ कि ईश्वर उनकी आत्मा को अपने चरणों में स्थान दे व उनके परिवार को इस शोक को सहने की हिम्मत दे
ॐ शांति pic.twitter.com/mbjDFEechz
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) September 21, 2022
Deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Late Raju Srivastava ji. May God bless his journey into the light 🙏🏼 #RIPRajuSrivastava
— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) September 21, 2022
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
Rest In Peace Raju.
Thank you for all these years of fun and laughter pic.twitter.com/iYHCA14QM4— Sanjay Gupta (@_SanjayGupta) September 21, 2022
Heartbreaking to hear the untimely demise of famous Indian comedian, actor Raju Srivastav Ji.
Raju Srivastav was one man who could mimic anyone effortlessly. You will be missed 🙏🙏.
— Subhas Agarwalla (@AgarwallaSc) September 21, 2022
RIP #RajuSrivastava .. Legend in the field of Stand Up comedy.. My favorite of all time.. Om Shanti Gajodhar Bhaiya 😔 pic.twitter.com/N5B9Lyqoc1
— Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) September 21, 2022
Saddened to hear the tragic news of Raju Srivastav’s untimely demise. He made us all laugh with his amazing comic timing for so many years we have lost a gem. My deepest condolences to his family members & admirers. #OmShanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/NJw68EpcRH
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) September 21, 2022
Anguished to hear about the demise of Comedy Legend Raju Srivastav Ji.
An Entertainer par Excellence, his mannerisms & observational comedy truly mirrored the daily life of us Indians.
My condolences to his family members. Om Shanti
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) September 21, 2022