Actor-comedian Raju Srivastava died on Wednesday on the age of 58 in Delhi, his household confirmed to Indian Categorical. Raju’s brother Dipoo stated, “He handed away on Wednesday morning. His daughter Antara knowledgeable me proper now. I’m in Mumbai, leaving for Delhi.” Hospital sources stated the comic handed away at 10:30 am. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, lyricist Manoj Muntashir and actor Nimrat Kaur, amongst others, paid tributes to Raju.
Raju had suffered a cardiac arrest whereas figuring out at a gymnasium within the metropolis final month. He was admitted to AIIMS the place he underwent angioplasty. He was stated to be crucial and on ventilator for over a month. Whereas he confirmed slight enchancment, Raju’s well being took a flip for worse earlier this week.
Srivastava’s cousin Ashok Srivastava had earlier confirmed that he had suffered a coronary heart assault whereas exercising. “He was doing his routine train and whereas he was on the treadmill, he out of the blue fell down. He suffered a coronary heart assault and was instantly taken to the AIIMS hospital,” Ashok had advised PTI.
Raju Srivastava began his profession by showing in small roles in a number of movies, together with Maine Pyar Kiya, Baazigar, Bombay to Goa and Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya. He grew to become a family identify after taking part within the comedy present The Nice Indian Laughter Problem. He later additionally entered the third season of Bigg Boss.
He was the present chairman of the Movie Improvement Council Uttar Pradesh.