RIP Raju Srivastava: A Look Into Comedy King’s Journey From Auto Driver to Gajodhar Bhaiya

Raju Srivastav Death News: India’s comedy king Raju Srivastava breathed his last at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi.

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His family confirmed that the comedian died in Delhi at the age of 58.

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He was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on August 10 after experiencing chest pain & collapsing while working out at the gym

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“Yes, it is true. He passed away half an hour back. We all are at AIIMS. His entire family is here. We haven’t decided on the last rites yet”, Raju’s nephew Kushal Srivastava confirmed.

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He is survived by Shikha, whom he married in 1993, and their children Antara and Ayushman.

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