Raju Srivastava no more: From being an auto driver to Shah Rukh Khan's co-star in Baazigar - Here are some unknown facts about The King of Comedy

 

Raju Srivastava no more

Comedian Raju Srivastava passed away at the age of 58. He reportedly suffered a heart attack while working out in the gym. He was later admitted to AIIMS, Delhi where he was put on a life-support system. It was reported that his brain wasn't responding properly. He was among the most successful stand-up comedians in India and while the nation mourns the loss, here's looking at some of the unknown facts about him. Comedian Raju Srivastava passed away at the age of 58. He reportedly suffered a heart attack while working out in the gym. He was later admitted to AIIMS, Delhi where he was put on a life-support system. It was reported that his brain wasn't responding properly. He was among the most successful stand-up comedians in India and while the nation mourns the loss, here's looking at some of the unknown facts about him.

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Raju Srivastava was the son of a famous poet

Raju Srivastava's real name was Satyaprakash Srivastava. He was the son of a famous poet from Kanpur named Ramesh Chandra Srivastava. His father was known as Balai Kaka.

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Raju Srivastava was an auto driver

Reportedly, during his struggling days, Raju Srivastava used to drive an auto rickshaw to make meets end.

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Threatening calls from Pakistan

Reportedly, Raju Srivastava received threatening calls from Pakistan and he was asked to not crack jokes on underworld don. 

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Raju Srivastava acting career

While Raju Srivastava achieved enormous fame with his Gajodhar Bhaiyaa act, not many know that he had a great passion for acting too. He was a part of Salman Khan's film Maine Pyaar Kiya. In Shah Rukh Khan's film Baazigaar, he essayed the role of Charlie's friend. He was also in Bombay To Goa. It's last appearance in films was in 2017. He appeared in Firangi. Raju Srivastava in Bigg Boss The comedian was a part of Bigg Boss 3. He stayed inside the controversial house for almost 2 months and kept everyone entertained with his comedy.

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