Comedian and actor Raju Srivastava passed away on September 21 at 58. The popular comedian was admitted in AIIMS Delhi after he suffered from cardiac arrest. Since being admitted to the Delhi-based hospital, Raju Srivastava was fighting an uphill battle towards recovery. After being admitted and put on ventilator support for about 15 days, the comedian somehow managed to regain consciousness. The recovery was short-lived and the actor was again put on ventilator support.

The actorтАЩs death was confirmed by news agency ANI. тАЬComedian Raju Srivastava passes away in Delhi at the age of 58, confirms his family. He was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on August 10 after experiencing chest pain & collapsing while working out at the gym,тАЭ ANI tweeted.

Earlier last month, RajuтАЩs cousin Ashok had given an account as to what caused Raju to have a cardiac arrest. While speaking to Press Trust of India, Ashok said, тАЬHe was doing his routine exercise and while he was on the treadmill, he suddenly fell down. He suffered a heart attack and was immediately taken to the AIIMS hospital.тАЭ

After suffering from cardiac arrest, RajuтАЩs condition worsened as he suffered brain damage. Following this, he was put on ventilator support and a team of doctors in Cardiology and Emergency Department, AIIMS, was treating him.

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1. The Facts of the Matter
2. ANI Confirms Comedian Raju SrivastavaтАЩs Death
3. Suffering from тАЬMildтАЭ Cardiac-Arrest
4. Tough Road to Recovery
5. Life and Times of Raju Srivastava
6. Netizens Mourn Death of Raju Srivastava

The Facts of the Matter

Popular comedian Raju Srivastava, who was known for his daily-life observation and impeccable timing, passed away earlier on Wednesday, September 21. The comedian & actor was 58 at the time of his death. His death was confirmed by his family.

RajuтАЩs demise follows his uphill battle towards recovery after he suffered a cardiac arrest over a month ago.

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ANI Confirms Comedian Raju SrivastavaтАЩs Death

тАЬComedian Raju Srivastava passes away in Delhi at the age of 58, confirms his family. He was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on August 10 after experiencing chest pain & collapsing while working out at the gym,тАЭ news agency ANI reported.

Raju is survived by his family which includes his wife Shikha, daughter Antara. He is also survived by Diploo Srivastava, his brother who had been sharing updates regarding his brotherтАЩs health to the fans and media.

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Suffering from тАЬMildтАЭ Cardiac-Arrest

Earlier on August 10, Raju Srivastava suffered what was then being reported as a тАЬmildтАЭ cardiac-arrest. The comedian was rushed to the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. His team later confirmed that he was in a gym, working-out when he suffered the cardiac-arrest. He was given CPR twice to resuscitate his heart. However, his condition worsened.

Tough Road to Recovery

Since then, it had been a challenging road to the recovery. Raju was initially put on a life-support and was reported to have suffered from severe brain injuries. He was being treated initially under the supervision of Dr Nitish Nyay, head of Cardiology and Emergency department, AIIMS.

On August 25, it was being reported that Raju regained consciousness 15 days after being admitted to the hospital. тАЬRaju Srivastava gained consciousness today after 15 days, heтАЩs being monitored by doctors at AIIMS Delhi. His health condition is improving: Garvit Narang, his Personal Secy,тАЭ ANI had reported.

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Life and Times of Raju Srivastava

Raju SrivastavaтАЩs career started with him appearing in minor roles in several films, including Baazigar, Maine Pyar Kiya, Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya, and others. However, it was his appearance in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge that made him a household name. Although he was a runner-up in the competition, many fans still debate that he deserved to win the reality-show. He also appeared in Bigg Boss 3.

Netizens Mourn Death of Raju Srivastava

 

 

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