Raju Srivastava shared this photo. (courtesy: rajusrivastavaofficial)
Bombay:
The death of the “funniest man in the business” – Raju Srivastava – has left the film industry’s peers heartbroken, with superstars Ajay Devgn, Hrithik Roshan, Anil Kapoor and Jaaved Jaaferi among others who remember him for his brilliance.
Raju Srivastava, who dabbled in movies and made a name for himself as a stand-up comedian, died Wednesday at the age of 58 after more than 40 days of hospitalization at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
Ajay Devgn said he was saddened by Srivastava’s death.
“During your life you have made us laugh and laughed more, on and off the screen… RIP Raju. Om Shanti. May the Almighty give your family strength in this hour of mourning,” Ajay Devgn wrote on Twitter.
Throughout your life you have made us laugh and laughed more, on and off the screen. Your untimely death makes me very sad.
RIP Raj. Shanti.
May the Almighty give your family strength in this hour of mourning pic.twitter.com/RWG6AcHrid— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) September 21, 2022
Hrithik Roshan, who collaborated with Raju Srivastava in 2003″Chief Prime Minister Ki Diwani Hoon”, also paid tribute to the comic.
“Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Raju Srivastava Sir. My condolences to the family,” he said.
Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Raju Srivastava, sir. My condolences to the family
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) September 21, 2022
Veteran actor Shekhar Suman, who had served as one of the judges on “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge”, remembered the comedian as a unique and inimitable talent.
“Raju was the funniest man in the world. We will all miss him forever. I had the privilege and honor of judging him on many shows including”The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’ that catapulted him to unimaginable heights. Long live Raju!” said Shekhar Suman.
Raju was the funniest man in the world. we will all miss him forever. I had the privilege and honor of judging him on many shows, including “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge that catapulted him to unimaginable heights.” He was unique and inimitable. Long live Raj!
— Shekhar Suman (@shekharsuman7) September 21, 2022
Writer and stand-up comic Varun Grover described Raju Srivastava as “Hindi’s first stand-up comedian”, who drew humor and satire from the pandals of ‘kavi sammelan’ and mimicry.
“Raju bhai was Lucknow Doordarshan’s biggest star in the 90s. There was no one better than him at finding the humor of characters struggling with everyday problems,” Varun Grover tweeted.
90 के दशक में लखनऊ दूरदर्शन का सबसे बड़ा सितारा थे राजू भाई। रोज़मर्रा की मुश्किलों से जूझते किरदारों में से हास्य ढूँढ़ने में उनसे बेहतर कोई नहीं था।
उन्होंने हास्य-व्यंग्य को कवि सम्मेलन और मिमिक्री के पंडाल से निकाला और हिन्दी के पहले स्टेंडअप कॉमेडियन बने। I pic.twitter.com/URpPEDZKwK
— 🇮🇳 (@varungrover) September 21, 2022
“Raju Srivastava is gone! Hopefully the lesson he leaves behind is that irreverence should be our default state. To laugh in the face of authority is a fundamental right. Alvida!” wrote director Sudhir Mishra.
Raju Srivastava is gone! Hopefully the lesson he leaves behind is that irreverence should be our default state. Smiling in the face of authority is a fundamental right. Alvida!
— Sudhir Mishra (@IAmSudhirMishra) September 21, 2022
Raju Srivastava, considered one of the most distinguished and accomplished comics in the country, was admitted to the AIIMS after suffering a heart attack at a Delhi hotel on Aug. 10.
As an actor, he starred in Hindi movies such as Maine Pyar Kiya and “Baazigar”the remake of “Bombay to Goa” and “Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiya”.
The “funniest man in the business” has saddened countless hearts today, said actor-comedian Jaaved Jaaferi.
“Knew him from his very humble beginnings in showbiz. You will always be remembered with a smile. RIP @iRajuSrivastava. Condolences to family and friends,” he tweeted.
The funniest man in the business has saddened countless hearts today. Knew him from his very humble beginnings in showbiz. You will always be remembered with a smile. REST IN PEACE @iRajuSrivastava. Condolences to family and friends
— Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) September 21, 2022
“Raju Srivastava Om Shanti RIP,” veteran filmmaker Rakesh Roshan wrote on Instagram.
Anil Kapoor posted a still from one of his films that also featured Srivastava and wrote: ‘Om Shanti’.
Actor Nimrat Kaur and director Sanjay Gupta also remembered the comedian.
“Deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the late Raju Srivastava ji. May God bless his journey to the light #RIPRajuSrivastava,” Nimrat Kaur tweeted.
Deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the late Raju Srivastava ji. May God bless his journey to the light #RIPRajuSrivastava
— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) September 21, 2022
“Rest in peace Raju. Thanks for all those years of fun and laughter,” said Sanjay Gupta.
Rest in peace Raj.
Thanks for all those years of fun and laughter pic.twitter.com/iYHCA14QM4— Sanjay Gupta (@_SanjayGupta) September 21, 2022
Sonu Sood shared a photo of Raju on Twitter, writing, “RIP Raju Bhai (brother).”
RIP Raju Bhai pic.twitter.com/RfnAMh1hFN
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) September 21, 2022
Censor Board Chairman Prasoon Joshi tweeted: “Really sad to hear about the unfortunate demise of Raju Shrivastava. A dear friend, a genius with an unmatched insightful mind. It’s such an irreparable loss to the creative world. Just heartbreaking. # RajuSrivastava #rajusrivastava @iRajuSrivastava.”
Really sad to hear about the unfortunate passing of Raju Shrivastava. A dear friend, a genius with an unmatched insightful mind. It is such an irreparable loss to the creative world. Just heartbreaking.#RajuSrivastava#rajusrivastava@iRajuSrivastava
— Prasoon Joshi (@prasoonjoshi_) September 21, 2022
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar wrote: “Sad to hear the tragic news of Raju Srivastav’s untimely passing. He made us all laugh with his great comedic timing for so many years that we have lost a gem. My deepest condolences to his family members and admirers. #OmShanti .”
Saddened to hear the tragic news of Raju Srivastav’s untimely passing. He made us all laugh with his great comedic timing for so many years we have lost a gem. My deepest condolences to his family members and admirers. #OmShanti pic.twitter.com/NJw68EpcRH
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) September 21, 2022
Navin Prabhakar, a popular comedian and co-participant of Raju Srivastava on “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge”, said he had the ability to connect with “living and non-living” things. “Raju bhai was connected with living and non-living things… This was a new dimension that he gave to all of us,” Navin Prabhakar told PTI.
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