Remembering Raju Srivastav (1963-2022): A look back at the comedian's life and career

Indian comedian and actor Raju Srivastav <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-noted-indian-comedian-raju-srivastav-dead-at-58-518248">has passed away at the age of 58</a>, leaving his legions of fans stunned with disbelief.&nbsp;For several weeks, he had been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. Srivastav, 58, suffered a cardiac arrest while working out on a treadmill on Wednesday, August 10. He was immediately admitted to Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). A popular comedian, Raju had been part of the entertainment industry since the 1980s, but he garnered national attention after he participated in the 2005 stand-up comedy reality show 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge'. While he did not emerge as the winner, he did receive a lot of love from fans.

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>

Srivastav will also be remembered for movies like 'Maine Pyaar Kiya', 'Baazigar', 'Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa', 'Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon', 'Bombay to Goa', and 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'. In TV shows, some of his well-known roles came in 'Dekh Bhai Dekh', and 'Shaktiman'.

While Srivastav is dead, he has left behind a treasure trove of his excellent stand-up comedy. Here is some of it.&nbsp;

1. During his days as a contestant in&nbsp;The Great Indian Laughter Challenge'

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2. In 'Comedy Nights with Kapil'

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3. In 'Comedy Champion'

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4. 'Superstars Ka Jalwa'

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5. In 'The Kapil Sharma Show'

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Which one of these was your favourite?

Indian comedian and actor Raju Srivastav has passed away at the age of 58, leaving his legions of fans stunned with disbelief. For several weeks, he had been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi.

Indian comedian and actor Raju Srivastav has passed away at the age of 58, leaving his legions of fans stunned with disbelief. For several weeks, he had been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. Srivastav, 58, suffered a cardiac arrest while working out on a treadmill on Wednesday, August 10. He was immediately admitted to Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). A popular comedian, Raju had been part of the entertainment industry since the 1980s, but he garnered national attention after he participated in the 2005 stand-up comedy reality show 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge'. While he did not emerge as the winner, he did receive a lot of love from fans. In pics: Remembering Raju Srivastav (1963-2022): A look back at the comedian's life and career Srivastav will also be remembered for movies like 'Maine Pyaar Kiya', 'Baazigar', 'Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa', 'Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon', 'Bombay to Goa', and 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'. In TV shows, some of his well-known roles came in 'Dekh Bhai Dekh', and 'Shaktiman'. While Srivastav is dead, he has left behind a treasure trove of his excellent stand-up comedy. Here is some of it. 1. During his days as a contestant in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge' 2. In 'Comedy Nights with Kapil' 3. In 'Comedy Champion' 4. 'Superstars Ka Jalwa' 5. In 'The Kapil Sharma Show' Which one of these was your favourite?

Raju Srivastav: Five best stand-up routines to remember the comedian

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; 
 
The comedian was rushed to AIIMS after he suffered a heart attack on August 10 while working out at the gym.&nbsp; 
 
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;

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> 
 
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;

He joined BJP in 2014 and had actively worked on PM Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan campaign.&nbsp;

Srivastav is survived by his wife Shikha, daughter Antara and son Ayushman.&nbsp; 
 
The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly observed&nbsp;a two-minute silence to pay respect to Srivastav. 
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Also see:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-raju-srivastav-five-best-stand-up-routines-to-remember-the-comedian-by-518294" hreflang="en">Raju Srivastav: Five best stand-up routines to remember the comedian by</a>

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