Lesser-known facts: Raju Srivastava

Raju Srivastava, a well-known name in the entertainment business, was born Satya Prakash Srivastava on December 25, 1963, in Kanpur. He is renowned for his rib-tickling and thought-provoking comedy

While he became well-known thanks to his appearance on the comedy programme "Great Indian Laughter Challenge" in 2005, many people were unaware of his years-long battle to break into the entertainment industry

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Another name for Raju is "Gajodhar," a humorous persona he devised

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Raju had small roles in "Maine Pyar Kiya," "Baazigar," "Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya," and several other Bollywood movies prior to trying his luck on the reality TV show

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In addition, Raju has appeared in well-known TV programmes including "Adaalat" and "Shaktiman"

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Raju Srivastava is extremely passionate in acting and mimicry in addition to stand-up comedy

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Raju Srivastava made his acting debut in Tezaab, starring Anil Kapoor (1988)

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Amitabh Bachchan is a beloved actor to Raju Srivastava, and his films served as an inspiration for him to pursue a career in show business. Raju began his career by imitating Big B's voice

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One of the highest-paid Hindi stand-up comedians, Raju has performed at several events all over the world

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The current chairman of the Film Development Council of Uttar Pradesh, Raju Srivastava, was one of the team members who worked nonstop to establish a film city in the state

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