<p>For those who have watched Netflix’s new military drama series Operation Safed Sagar must have noticed that each episode ends with a special note of gratitude to the late comedian Raju Srivastav. The critically acclaimed series has been created by his nephew, former Indian Air Force veteran Kushal Srivastava and pays tribute to Raju's pivotal role in inspiring Kushal’s filmmaking dream and opening doors in the industry. Though Raju passed away in September 2022 before the show reached screens, his support, network, and family were integral to getting the project greenlit.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>How Raju Srivastava played a key role in Operation Safed Sagar</h2><p>Operation Safed Sagar, starring Jimmy Shergill and Siddharth, carries deep emotional value for its creators. The project was among the last works Raju Srivastav knew about before his passing in September 2022.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Initially conceptualised as a film before being greenlit by Netflix as a series in May 2022, every episode concludes with a tribute thanking the comedy icon.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><h2>From the Air Force to the director's chair</h2><p>Kushal Srivastava served in the Indian Air Force for seven years after joining in December 1999 following the Kargil War.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, his initial inspiration to enter filmmaking stemmed from childhood trips to Mumbai film sets with his uncle Raju.&nbsp;Recalling an early memory on the set of an N Chandra film, Kushal watched the director scold seasoned actors, “I don’t remember which film it was, but as soon as the scene ended, the director scolded everyone. ‘Johnny, what are you doing? Raju, you did it wrong.’ I was shocked that someone could scold stars like them. I asked my uncle who this man was."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/operation-safed-sagar-review-siddharth-and-jimmy-shergill-soar-in-a-restrained-kargil-war-drama-1786096140665">Operation Safed Sagar review: Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill soar in a restrained Kargil war drama</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Raju explained the pivotal role of a film director, sparking Kushal's lifelong goal, “I asked him what he was doing, and he explained that the director leads the film. I was shocked that someone like Amitabh Bachchan doesn’t get angry himself; he is asked by a director to emote. And in return, these actors can make the world cry and laugh. That’s when I decided to become a director."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/operation-safed-sagar-meet-the-real-heroes-behind-netflix-s-kargil-war-series-1786193414976"> Operation Safed Sagar: Meet the real heroes behind Netflix’s Kargil War series</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After serving in the military until 2016, Kushal moved to Mumbai, assisted directors like JP Dutta and Anurag Basu, and made his directorial debut with Vodka Diaries (2018) before developing Operation Safed Sagar.</p><h2>Raju Srivastav’s behind-the-scenes support</h2><p>Although Raju did not act in or produce the series, his industry goodwill and relationships proved invaluable when seeking project approvals from government ministries.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kushal reflected on his late uncle's involvement, “It’s sad that he couldn’t watch the project. But at least it started in front of him. He knew we were doing this and we had gotten all the approvals. We also took some help."</p><p>"He was so well known and connected. He really helped us reach the right people through his network."</p><p>"It was never about using his name, but he will always be a part of our journey too."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The show's production remained a family affair, with Raju's daughter, Antara Srivastav, serving as the associate director. Additionally, figures connected to the project—such as Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa and Netflix content head Monika Shergill—shared past professional admire or ties with Raju.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Raju Srivastav worked in television and films for nearly three decades and is considered iconic for his observational stand-up comedy. He died in 2022 at the age of 58.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Operation Safed Sagar is currently available for streaming on Netflix.</p>

Did you notice how late comedian Raju Srivastav was mentioned at the end of each episode of Netflix's new drama Operation Safed Sagar? Turns out Srivastav played an integral part in inspiring his nephew and Operation Safed Sagar writer Kushal Srivastav's life.

For those who have watched Netflix’s new military drama series Operation Safed Sagar must have noticed that each episode ends with a special note of gratitude to the late comedian Raju Srivastav. The critically acclaimed series has been created by his nephew, former Indian Air Force veteran Kushal Srivastava and pays tribute to Raju's pivotal role in inspiring Kushal’s filmmaking dream and opening doors in the industry. Though Raju passed away in September 2022 before the show reached screens, his support, network, and family were integral to getting the project greenlit. How Raju Srivastava played a key role in Operation Safed Sagar Operation Safed Sagar, starring Jimmy Shergill and Siddharth, carries deep emotional value for its creators. The project was among the last works Raju Srivastav knew about before his passing in September 2022. Initially conceptualised as a film before being greenlit by Netflix as a series in May 2022, every episode concludes with a tribute thanking the comedy icon. From the Air Force to the director's chair Kushal Srivastava served in the Indian Air Force for seven years after joining in December 1999 following the Kargil War. However, his initial inspiration to enter filmmaking stemmed from childhood trips to Mumbai film sets with his uncle Raju. Recalling an early memory on the set of an N Chandra film, Kushal watched the director scold seasoned actors, “I don’t remember which film it was, but as soon as the scene ended, the director scolded everyone. ‘Johnny, what are you doing? Raju, you did it wrong.’ I was shocked that someone could scold stars like them. I asked my uncle who this man was." Also read: Operation Safed Sagar review: Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill soar in a restrained Kargil war drama Raju explained the pivotal role of a film director, sparking Kushal's lifelong goal, “I asked him what he was doing, and he explained that the director leads the film. I was shocked that someone like Amitabh Bachchan doesn’t get angry himself; he is asked by a director to emote. And in return, these actors can make the world cry and laugh. That’s when I decided to become a director." Also read: Operation Safed Sagar: Meet the real heroes behind Netflix’s Kargil War series After serving in the military until 2016, Kushal moved to Mumbai, assisted directors like JP Dutta and Anurag Basu, and made his directorial debut with Vodka Diaries (2018) before developing Operation Safed Sagar. Raju Srivastav’s behind-the-scenes support Although Raju did not act in or produce the series, his industry goodwill and relationships proved invaluable when seeking project approvals from government ministries. Kushal reflected on his late uncle's involvement, “It’s sad that he couldn’t watch the project. But at least it started in front of him. He knew we were doing this and we had gotten all the approvals. We also took some help." "He was so well known and connected. He really helped us reach the right people through his network." "It was never about using his name, but he will always be a part of our journey too." The show's production remained a family affair, with Raju's daughter, Antara Srivastav, serving as the associate director. Additionally, figures connected to the project—such as Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa and Netflix content head Monika Shergill—shared past professional admire or ties with Raju. Raju Srivastav worked in television and films for nearly three decades and is considered iconic for his observational stand-up comedy. He died in 2022 at the age of 58. Operation Safed Sagar is currently available for streaming on Netflix.

<p>Did you notice how late comedian Raju Srivastav was mentioned at the end of each episode of Netflix's new drama Operation Safed Sagar? Turns out Srivastav played an integral part in inspiring his nephew and Operation Safed Sagar writer Kushal Srivastav's life.</p>

How the late comedian Raju Srivastava helped shape Netflix's Operation Safed Sagar

<p>The President of India, Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among many who condoled comedian Raju Srivastav's death on Wednesday. Srivastav died after being in the ICU of Delhi's AIIMS for 41 days. He was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-noted-indian-comedian-raju-srivastav-dead-at-58-518248">admitted to the hospital on August 10 </a>after he collapsed while working out in the gym.&nbsp;<br />
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Taking to Twitter, Murmu tweeted in Hindi, "The untimely demise of comedian Raju Srivastav is extremely sad. He had enthralled the audience with his comical performances. He gave a new identity to the comedy scene in India. My condolences to his family and fans."</p>

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<p>PM Modi tweeted, "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." The PM shared a photo of himself with the comedian along with the tweet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, too, mourned the demise of Raju Srivastav."Saddened to hear about the demise of famous comedian Raju Srivastava Ji. May God give place to the departed soul at his feet. My condolences to his family and all his fans in this time of sorrow (sic)," Kejriwal wrote on his official Twitter account.</p>

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<p>Raju Srivastav, 58, was in the entertainment industry since the 1980s and shot to fame after participating in the first season of the reality stand-up comedy show 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge'&nbsp;in 2005. He is survived by his wife and two children.<br />
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Apart from President Murmu and Delhi's CM Arvind Kejriwal, other political leaders such as Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and Akhilesh Yadav among others have also paid condolences over the demise of Raju Srivastav.&nbsp;<br />
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The comedian was remembered by many Bollywood celebrities as well including Madhur Bhandarkar, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Arjun Rampal and Shilpa Shetty.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">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 &amp; admirers. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OmShanti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OmShanti</a> 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/NJw68EpcRH">pic.twitter.com/NJw68EpcRH</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Raju bhai, 💔 you left too soon. Remember meeting you a few months ago so vividly with your lovely family. Who would have thought that was the last time. Condolences to your loved ones. May your beautiful soul find peace. Om Shanti. 🙏🏽 <a href="https://t.co/olf3UsVAVI">pic.twitter.com/olf3UsVAVI</a></p>
— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) <a href="https://twitter.com/rampalarjun/status/1572491084567134209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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My heart goes out to his family and millions of his fans who loved him so dearly🙏<br />
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Thank you for making us laugh for decades, Raju ji!♥️<br />
You went too soon… <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RajuSrivastava?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RajuSrivastava</a> <a href="https://t.co/9I3ukIGWvx">pic.twitter.com/9I3ukIGWvx</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">In your lifetime you gifted us laughs &amp; more laughs, on &amp; off the screen. Your untimely demise makes me very sad.<br />
RIP Raju. 🕉 Shanti.<br />
May the Almighty give your family strength in this hour of bereavement 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/RWG6AcHrid">pic.twitter.com/RWG6AcHrid</a></p>
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The President of India, Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among many who condoled comedian Raju Srivastav's death on Wednesday. Srivastav died after being in the ICU of Delhi's AIIMS for 41 days.

The President of India, Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among many who condoled comedian Raju Srivastav's death on Wednesday. Srivastav died after being in the ICU of Delhi's AIIMS for 41 days. He was admitted to the hospital on August 10 after he collapsed while working out in the gym. Taking to Twitter, Murmu tweeted in Hindi, "The untimely demise of comedian Raju Srivastav is extremely sad. He had enthralled the audience with his comical performances. He gave a new identity to the comedy scene in India. My condolences to his family and fans." प्रख्यात हास्य कलाकार राजू श्रीवास्तव जी का असामयिक निधन बेहद दुखद है। अपनी हास्यपूर्ण प्रस्तुतियों से, दर्शकों को मंत्रमुग्ध करने की उनमें विलक्षण प्रतिभा थी। उनके प्रभाव से भारत में हास्य के मंचन को नई पहचान मिली। उनके परिवार एवं प्रशंसकों को मेरी शोक संवेदनाएँ। — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 21, 2022 × In pics: Remembering Raju Srivastav (1963-2022): A look back at the comedian's life and career PM Modi tweeted, "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." The PM shared a photo of himself with the comedian along with the tweet. 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 × Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, too, mourned the demise of Raju Srivastav."Saddened to hear about the demise of famous comedian Raju Srivastava Ji. May God give place to the departed soul at his feet. My condolences to his family and all his fans in this time of sorrow (sic)," Kejriwal wrote on his official Twitter account. मशहूर हास्य कलाकार राजू श्रीवास्तव जी का निधन बेहद दुखद। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने श्रीचरणों में स्थान दें। इस दुख की घड़ी में उनके परिजनों एवं सभी प्रशंसकों के प्रति मेरी संवेदनाएँ। pic.twitter.com/l7cPK1bCAS — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) September 21, 2022 × Raju Srivastav, 58, was in the entertainment industry since the 1980s and shot to fame after participating in the first season of the reality stand-up comedy show 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge' in 2005. He is survived by his wife and two children. Apart from President Murmu and Delhi's CM Arvind Kejriwal, other political leaders such as Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and Akhilesh Yadav among others have also paid condolences over the demise of Raju Srivastav. The comedian was remembered by many Bollywood celebrities as well including Madhur Bhandarkar, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Arjun Rampal and Shilpa Shetty. 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 × Raju bhai, 💔 you left too soon. Remember meeting you a few months ago so vividly with your lovely family. Who would have thought that was the last time. Condolences to your loved ones. May your beautiful soul find peace. Om Shanti. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/olf3UsVAVI — arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) September 21, 2022 × ॐ शांति🙏🌼 My heart goes out to his family and millions of his fans who loved him so dearly🙏 Thank you for making us laugh for decades, Raju ji!♥️ You went too soon… #RajuSrivastava pic.twitter.com/9I3ukIGWvx — SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) September 21, 2022 × In your lifetime you gifted us laughs & more laughs, on & off the screen. Your untimely demise makes me very sad. RIP Raju. 🕉 Shanti. May the Almighty give your family strength in this hour of bereavement 🙏 pic.twitter.com/RWG6AcHrid — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) September 21, 2022 × You will be missed …. 🙏🏻🕉🙏🏻🌺 ॐशांति #rajusrivastava #laughterking https://t.co/BunXAHj8Uy — Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) September 21, 2022 × Also see: Raju Srivastav: Five best stand-up routines to remember the comedian by

Raju Srivastav passes away; President Murmu, PM Modi and others condole his death

<p>Popular Indian comedian Raju Srivastav passed away on Wednesday after battling for life at New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS) for the past several weeks. He was put on ventilator support twice. Srivastav was 58.&nbsp;The news of his demise was shared by his brother.&nbsp;<br />
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The comedian was rushed to AIIMS after he suffered a heart attack on August 10 while working out at the gym.&nbsp;<br />
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Since then, Srivastav's condition had deteriorated and he was on life support. His condition had improved briefly and he had regained consciousness 15 days later but on September 1, he had to be put on a ventilator once again as he had a high fever.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>In pics:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/remembering-raju-srivastav-1963-2022-a-look-back-at-the-comedians-life-and-career-518279" hreflang="en">Remembering Raju Srivastav (1963-2022): A look back at the comedian's life and career</a></strong><br />
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Srivastav was a well-known comedian who took Indian stand-up comedy to television. He was one of the finalists in the first season of 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge' and was particularly known for his mimicry and physical comedy. Srivastav also featured in numerous Bollywood hits like 'Maine Pyaar Kiya', 'Baazigar', 'Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon' and 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He joined BJP in 2014 and had actively worked on PM Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan campaign.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Srivastav is survived by his wife Shikha, daughter Antara and son Ayushman.&nbsp;<br />
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The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly observed&nbsp;a two-minute silence to pay respect to Srivastav.<br />
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Popular Indian comedian Raju Srivastav passed away on Wednesday after battling for life at New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS) for the past several weeks.

Popular Indian comedian Raju Srivastav passed away on Wednesday after battling for life at New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS) for the past several weeks. He was put on ventilator support twice. Srivastav was 58. The news of his demise was shared by his brother. The comedian was rushed to AIIMS after he suffered a heart attack on August 10 while working out at the gym. Since then, Srivastav's condition had deteriorated and he was on life support. His condition had improved briefly and he had regained consciousness 15 days later but on September 1, he had to be put on a ventilator once again as he had a high fever. In pics: Remembering Raju Srivastav (1963-2022): A look back at the comedian's life and career Srivastav was a well-known comedian who took Indian stand-up comedy to television. He was one of the finalists in the first season of 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge' and was particularly known for his mimicry and physical comedy. Srivastav also featured in numerous Bollywood hits like 'Maine Pyaar Kiya', 'Baazigar', 'Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon' and 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'. He joined BJP in 2014 and had actively worked on PM Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan campaign. Srivastav is survived by his wife Shikha, daughter Antara and son Ayushman. The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly observed a two-minute silence to pay respect to Srivastav. Also see: Raju Srivastav: Five best stand-up routines to remember the comedian by

Noted Indian comedian Raju Srivastav dies at the age of 58

<p>Comedian Raju Srivastav has been put on a ventilator again after he had a mild fever. The comedian is being treated in Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences.<br />
According to reports, the actor gained consciousness on August 25 and had been recovering since then but the latest development has once again made his fans worry about his health.</p>

<p>Reports state that the comedian is still conscious even and with normal body movements. The comedian was earlier registering Spo2 levels of 80 percent to 90 percent without oxygen support.</p>

<p>Raju Srivastava was admitted to AIIMS on August 10 after he suffered a heart attack at his gym. His trainer immediately took him to the hospital. Over the past few days, the comedian`s health has witnessed significant fluctuations.</p>

<p>Currently, the comedian is being closely monitored for fever as he continues to recuperate.<br />
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Raju has been active 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.</p>

<p>Then he went on to climb the ladder of success by sharing the big screen with renowned Bollywood stars. The stand-up comedian turned politician and actor is very popular for his stage character 'Gajodhar Bhaiya'.</p>


Comedian Raju Srivastav has been put on a ventilator again after he had a mild fever. The comedian is being treated in Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Comedian Raju Srivastav has been put on a ventilator again after he had a mild fever. The comedian is being treated in Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences. According to reports, the actor gained consciousness on August 25 and had been recovering since then but the latest development has once again made his fans worry about his health. Reports state that the comedian is still conscious even and with normal body movements. The comedian was earlier registering Spo2 levels of 80 percent to 90 percent without oxygen support. Raju Srivastava was admitted to AIIMS on August 10 after he suffered a heart attack at his gym. His trainer immediately took him to the hospital. Over the past few days, the comedian`s health has witnessed significant fluctuations. Currently, the comedian is being closely monitored for fever as he continues to recuperate. Raju has been active 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. Then he went on to climb the ladder of success by sharing the big screen with renowned Bollywood stars. The stand-up comedian turned politician and actor is very popular for his stage character 'Gajodhar Bhaiya'.

Raju Srivastav put on ventilator again due to mild fever

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