New Delhi: Comedian-actor Raju Srivastava was cremated today at Nigambodh Ghat crematorium. Raju Srivastava breathed his last breath at the age of 58, on Wednesday at AIIMS Delhi, after being admitted there following a heart attack on August 10. Reportedly, the 58-year-old was running on the treadmill when he complained about chest pain. He underwent an angioplasty the same day. After staying on the ventilator for several weeks, he finally passed away on September 21. Delhi | Mortal remains of comedian #RajuSrivastav being taken to Nigambodh Ghat crematorium for last rites. He passed away at AIIMS yesterday after being admitted here on August 10 after experiencing chest pain & collapsing while working out at the gym. pic.twitter.com/xosdquZoAY — ANI (@ANI) September 22, 2022 Raju, who received widespread recognition after participating in the first season of the stand-up comedy show 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge' in 2005, was part of the Indian entertainment industry since the late 1980s. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Archana Puran Singh (@archanapuransingh) Delhi | Last rites of comedian #RajuSrivastav to be performed today; comedians Ahsaan Quresh and Sunil Pal arrived to pay their last respects "He will always be remembered. He was our teacher," says Sunil Pal pic.twitter.com/zqSIZunqjJ — ANI (@ANI) September 22, 2022 Gone too soon! Rest in peace, #RajuSrivastava. Thank you for all the laughter and happiness you brought to our lives. Condolences to family and friends. ? pic.twitter.com/bNb91ZuhE1 — Ektaa R Kapoor (@EktaaRKapoor) September 21, 2022 WATCH
