One of the most loved comedians Raju Srivastava has passed away at the age of 58 on September 21. The comedian took his last breath at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. Raju Srivastava was admitted to AIIMS on August 10 following a heart attack while working out at a Delhi hotel gym. He was cremated in presence of friends and family in Delhi. When Raju was in hospital Amitabh Bachchan sent a voice note for him after which the comedian had reacted.

Raju Srivastav‘s daughter Antara wrote a thank you note for Big B. He said, “Extremely grateful to Shri @amitabh bachchan uncle for being there for us every single day during this tough time. Your prayers gave us an abundance of strength and support, which we will remember forever…” My mother Shikha, brother @aayushmaan.srivastava, my entire family and I, @antarasrivastava, are eternally thankful to you. The love and admiration he receives globally is all because of you."

Antara further added that Raju Srivastava had saved Bachchan's number as 'Guru ji' in his contact list. “You are my father’s idol, inspiration, love and Guru. Since the first time dad saw you on the big screen, you have stayed within him forever. He not just followed you on-screen but off it also.” She concluded it with, "Him reacting on listening to your audio clip clearly shows what you meant to him."

Raju Srivastav has featured in various Hindi films such as "Maine Pyar Kiya", "Baazigar", "Bombay to Goa" (remake) and "Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiya". He was one of the contestants on "Bigg Boss" season three. He was the chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Film Development Council.

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