Raju Srivastava passes away at 58, weeks after being on ventilator

Comedian Raju Srivastava suffered a heart attack on August 10. The comedian, who was on ventilator support at AIIMS Delhi, passed away on September 21.Raju Srivastava has passed awayRaju Srivastava passed away on September 21.
He suffered a heart attack while working out on August 10.
He was 58.Raju Srivastava, who suffered a heart attack while working out at the gym on August 10, is no more. The comedian passed away today, September 21, after a long fight. Raju Srivastava's family members - his wife, son and daughter - are currently at AIIMS. He will be cremated on Thursday, September 22, in Delhi.

Raju Srivastava had suffered severe brain damage after the cardiac arrest, and had remained unconscious and under observation at AIIMS, Delhi since August 10. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, had spoken to the comedian's wife, Shikha Srivastava, and had assured her full help in treatment. Raju was working out on the treadmill when he experienced chest pain and collapsed. He was brought to AIIMS Delhi by his trainer and was given CPR twice to resuscitate his heart.

RAJU SRIVASTAVA TO BE CREMATED ON SEPTEMBER 22
Raju Srivastava's family members - his wife Shikha, son Ayushman and daughter Antara - are currently at AIIMS. The family has decided that the cremation will be held in Delhi. Raju will be cremated on September 22 in the morning. Earlier, they were contemplating taking Raju to Mumbai or Kanpur.

Raju's brother-in-law confirmed that Raju's funeral will be held in Delhi. He spoke to IndiaToday.in and said, "In the morning, his BP dropped and then he was given CPR. At first, he responded to it but later collapsed. The ventilator was supposed to be removed in 2-3 days. Medicine doses had also been decreased."He further added,"The funeral will be held in Delhi."

RAJU'S STRUGGLING DAYS
Ashok Mishra, a comedian in his own right, has known Raju Srivastava for 30 years. He even shared a flat with him in Malad, Mumbai. Today, as Raju Srivastava breathed his last, his friend Ashok Mishra shares anecdotes from our beloved Gajodhar Bhaiya's early struggling days in Mumbai