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Raju Srivastava

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Forever in our hearts: Hrithik Roshan pays tribute to Raju Srivastava

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Sep 21, 2022, at 10:29 pm

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan paid a heart touching tribute on social media and said comedian Raju Srivastava, who passed away on Wednesday, will remain in heart forever.

"Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Raju Srivastava Sir. My condolences to the family ," he tweeted.

Actor Ajay Devgn said: "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."

Popular comedian Raju Srivastava passed away at the age of 58 Wednesday.

Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Raju Srivastava Sir. My condolences to the family 🙏🏻
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) September 21, 2022

Srivastava's death has been confirmed by his family.

He was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi Aug 10 with complaints of chest pain and collapsing while working out in the gym.

Srivastava had ventured into stand-up comedy with the show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge.

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

He had also participated in shows Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala and Bigg Boss.

Some other shows where he had featured were Nach Baliye Season 6, Comedy Nights with Kapil.

Srivastava has also featured in small roles in films like Maine Pyar Kiya, Baazigar.

#RajuSrivastava #RIPRajuSrivastava #HrithikRoshan

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