New Delhi, July 10 (Ians) Non-academic learning and community platform FrontRow, backed by celebrities like Deepika Padukone and rapper Raftaar, has shut down, media reports said on Monday.
Ishaan Preet Singh, Co-founder of FrontRow, confirmed to TechCrunch that the startup is winding up and is “exploring IP acquisition talks and possibility to return the unused capital to investors”.
The startup had raised nearly $18 million, backed by Elevation Capital, Eight Roads Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Not Boring Capital, among others.
In August 2021, Raftaar invested an undisclosed amount in the FrontRow app, after the app had secured seed funding of $3.2 million from Padukone, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Elevation Capital (formerly Saif Partners).
The non-academic skill development platform was founded by serial entrepreneurs Mikhil Raj, Shubhadit Sharma and Singh in 2020. The app had forged creative alliances with celebrities like Neha Kakkar, Divine, Suresh Raina, Amit Trivedi, Biswa Kalyan Rath, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar,...
Ishaan Preet Singh, Co-founder of FrontRow, confirmed to TechCrunch that the startup is winding up and is “exploring IP acquisition talks and possibility to return the unused capital to investors”.
The startup had raised nearly $18 million, backed by Elevation Capital, Eight Roads Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Not Boring Capital, among others.
In August 2021, Raftaar invested an undisclosed amount in the FrontRow app, after the app had secured seed funding of $3.2 million from Padukone, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Elevation Capital (formerly Saif Partners).
The non-academic skill development platform was founded by serial entrepreneurs Mikhil Raj, Shubhadit Sharma and Singh in 2020. The app had forged creative alliances with celebrities like Neha Kakkar, Divine, Suresh Raina, Amit Trivedi, Biswa Kalyan Rath, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar,...
- 7/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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New Delhi, June 21 (Ians) An elevated heart rate during exercise can induce a stroke in patients with highly-blocked carotid arteries, according to a study by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (Iit) Kharagpur.
In contrast, exercise showed to be beneficial in maintaining healthy blood flow among healthy patients and those with only slightly-blocked arteries.
The findings, published in the journal ‘Physics of Fluids’, come as many people, including several celebrities from stand-up comedian Raju Srivastav to TV actor Siddharth Shukla and popular Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar, suffered fatal heart attacks during or post their workout session.
Carotid arteries supply blood flow to facial tissues and the brain and are located on both sides of the neck. When fat, cholesterol, and other particles build up the inner carotid walls, they form a plaque that narrows the artery.
The narrowing is called stenosis, and while it can be very difficult to...
In contrast, exercise showed to be beneficial in maintaining healthy blood flow among healthy patients and those with only slightly-blocked arteries.
The findings, published in the journal ‘Physics of Fluids’, come as many people, including several celebrities from stand-up comedian Raju Srivastav to TV actor Siddharth Shukla and popular Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar, suffered fatal heart attacks during or post their workout session.
Carotid arteries supply blood flow to facial tissues and the brain and are located on both sides of the neck. When fat, cholesterol, and other particles build up the inner carotid walls, they form a plaque that narrows the artery.
The narrowing is called stenosis, and while it can be very difficult to...
- 6/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The comedic drama ‘Kanjoos Makhichoos,’ written and directed by Vipul Mehta, stars Kunal Kemmu, Shweta Tripathi, Piyush Mishra, Alka Amin, Rajiv Gupta, and the late Raju Srivastav. Vipul Mehta speaks about his Hindi Directorial debut with ‘Kanjoos Makhichoos’.
“My Gujarati film ‘Chaal Jeevi Laiye’ success gained me this chance at directing a Hindi film,” stated director Vipul Mehta. “By sheer coincidence, Mr. Anuj Sharma learned that my Guajrati movie “Chaal Jeevi Laiye” was well-liked and successful. He personally watched my Gujarati film in response and invited me to collaborate with him on a Hindi movie. I narrated to him the script of ‘Kanjoos Makhichoos’ which is an adaptation of the hugely popular Gujarati play ‘Swajan Re Juth Mat Bolo’. They seemed to like it, and after some discussion about just the specifics, they asked me to proceed. In conclusion, Mr. Anuj Sharma gave me my first break as a Hindi...
“My Gujarati film ‘Chaal Jeevi Laiye’ success gained me this chance at directing a Hindi film,” stated director Vipul Mehta. “By sheer coincidence, Mr. Anuj Sharma learned that my Guajrati movie “Chaal Jeevi Laiye” was well-liked and successful. He personally watched my Gujarati film in response and invited me to collaborate with him on a Hindi movie. I narrated to him the script of ‘Kanjoos Makhichoos’ which is an adaptation of the hugely popular Gujarati play ‘Swajan Re Juth Mat Bolo’. They seemed to like it, and after some discussion about just the specifics, they asked me to proceed. In conclusion, Mr. Anuj Sharma gave me my first break as a Hindi...
- 3/23/2023
- by Glamsham Editorial
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Mumbai, March 20 (Ians) Kunal Kemmu recalled late comedian Raju Srivastava and shared his experience working with him in the upcoming film ‘Kanjoos Makhichoos’ in which Kunal will be playing the character of a miser.
He said: “I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to work with this lovely human being and an incredible talent like Raju Srivastava. It breaks our hearts to know that he is not with us today and I would have loved to watch this film with him. I have had immense respect for him. Growing up, I used to love his stand-up pieces and even as an actor I did get inspired by his art of comedy.”
Kunal praised Raju for his dedication to work and added: “What I realised working with him in this film was that even though he has been doing it for a long time, the hard work he puts in,...
He said: “I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to work with this lovely human being and an incredible talent like Raju Srivastava. It breaks our hearts to know that he is not with us today and I would have loved to watch this film with him. I have had immense respect for him. Growing up, I used to love his stand-up pieces and even as an actor I did get inspired by his art of comedy.”
Kunal praised Raju for his dedication to work and added: “What I realised working with him in this film was that even though he has been doing it for a long time, the hard work he puts in,...
- 3/20/2023
- by News Bureau
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Actor Kunal Kemmu, who plays the titular role in the movie, looks similar to the character that he played in ‘Lootcase’ – another streaming movie. The makers chose to do a devotional number as a part of the film’s soundtrack because it goes beautifully with the story. The song ‘Namo Hari from the upcoming streaming film ‘Kanjoos Makhichoos was released on Thursday. ‘Namo Hari is a devotional track and features a heavy use of Indian instruments. The video of the song showcases the ghats of Benaras.
Talking about the song, singer Saaj Bhatt said, “Faith is entrenched in our culture and thus, we wanted a wholesome number. It is designed as a devotional song but it speaks to people across the board. Namo Hari is a track that’s most close to my heart. It’s a pure song and it has the ability to instantly resonate with anyone who hears it.
Talking about the song, singer Saaj Bhatt said, “Faith is entrenched in our culture and thus, we wanted a wholesome number. It is designed as a devotional song but it speaks to people across the board. Namo Hari is a track that’s most close to my heart. It’s a pure song and it has the ability to instantly resonate with anyone who hears it.
- 3/16/2023
- by News Bureau
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Actors Kunal Kemmu and Shweta Tripathi’s upcoming family entertainer ‘Kanjoos Makhichoos’ is all set to release on Ott on March 24. Kunal took to Instagram to make the announcement. He also posted a poster of the film, directed by Vipul Mehta. The film will release on ZEE5.
He wrote as the caption: “Kunal Kemmu: Kanjoosi aur jugaad ka masterclass leke aa raha hai ye #KanjoosMakhichoos. Trailer Out Tomorrow! Premieres 24th March only on #ZEE5.”
The film also stars Piyush Mishra, late comedian Raju Srivastava and Alka Amin.
Shweta Tripathi shared the poster and wrote: “Ek kanjoos ki kahani, jis mein entertainment aur drama ki koi kanjoosi nahi hai #KanjoosMakhichoos premieres 24th March on #ZEE5 Trailer out tomorrow!”
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He wrote as the caption: “Kunal Kemmu: Kanjoosi aur jugaad ka masterclass leke aa raha hai ye #KanjoosMakhichoos. Trailer Out Tomorrow! Premieres 24th March only on #ZEE5.”
The film also stars Piyush Mishra, late comedian Raju Srivastava and Alka Amin.
Shweta Tripathi shared the poster and wrote: “Ek kanjoos ki kahani, jis mein entertainment aur drama ki koi kanjoosi nahi hai #KanjoosMakhichoos premieres 24th March on #ZEE5 Trailer out tomorrow!”
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- 3/12/2023
- by News Bureau
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Comedian Zakir Khan revealed how during his first performance on stage, he was asked to leave within two minutes of his act. He added that it is never easy to make the audience laugh and there are a lot of challenges in front of a comedian to perform well.
He shared: “When I went on the stage to perform for the first time, I was removed from the stage within two minutes. In front of your friends and family, you might be funny because they know the context of your joke and could relate to it, but when it comes to a completely unknown audience, it is a huge task to narrate a story and make them laugh and only a true comedian can do that.”
The ace comedian graced ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ for a New Year special episode along with other well-known names in the comedy world including Kusha Kapila,...
He shared: “When I went on the stage to perform for the first time, I was removed from the stage within two minutes. In front of your friends and family, you might be funny because they know the context of your joke and could relate to it, but when it comes to a completely unknown audience, it is a huge task to narrate a story and make them laugh and only a true comedian can do that.”
The ace comedian graced ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ for a New Year special episode along with other well-known names in the comedy world including Kusha Kapila,...
- 12/30/2022
- by News Bureau
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It’s been more than a month since comedian-actor Raju Srivastav passed away. His wife Shikha shared an old video of the late comedian singing a Kishore Kumar song on her Instagram account.
In the video, the late comedian can be seen sitting on a bed inside a room and singing Kishore Kumar’s ‘Yaadon Mein Wo Sapnon Mein Hai’ from the 1977 film ‘Swami’.
His wife also penned an emotional note along with the video in the caption in which she spoke about missing him dearly after his death.
Raju and Shikha got married on May 17, 1983. They have a son and a daughter – Aayushman and Antara. The couple had first met during his brother’s wedding in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, in 1982.
The comedian died on September 21 after battling for his life for 42 days. He was admitted to Aiims after he suffered a heart attack in his gym while working out...
In the video, the late comedian can be seen sitting on a bed inside a room and singing Kishore Kumar’s ‘Yaadon Mein Wo Sapnon Mein Hai’ from the 1977 film ‘Swami’.
His wife also penned an emotional note along with the video in the caption in which she spoke about missing him dearly after his death.
Raju and Shikha got married on May 17, 1983. They have a son and a daughter – Aayushman and Antara. The couple had first met during his brother’s wedding in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, in 1982.
The comedian died on September 21 after battling for his life for 42 days. He was admitted to Aiims after he suffered a heart attack in his gym while working out...
- 10/23/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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‘Har Shaakh Pe Ullu Baithaa Hai’ actor Rajeev Nigam recalled what he learned from late comedian Raju Srivastav and he praised him for the kind of energy he used to have while performing on the stage.
He said: “From acing characters to giving a complete performance we all have learned a lot of things from Raju Srivastav. Amongst all of us, he was the most senior and experienced artist. And the good part is that he used to perform with us continuously. I still remember when he recently performed, I was completely blown away by the energy he had.”
Speaking during the Raju Srivastav special episode on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’, he said that vacuum has been created after his demise and no one can take his place.
“Wherever he used to perform he would bring life to the whole set. When his video was played on the show, it...
He said: “From acing characters to giving a complete performance we all have learned a lot of things from Raju Srivastav. Amongst all of us, he was the most senior and experienced artist. And the good part is that he used to perform with us continuously. I still remember when he recently performed, I was completely blown away by the energy he had.”
Speaking during the Raju Srivastav special episode on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’, he said that vacuum has been created after his demise and no one can take his place.
“Wherever he used to perform he would bring life to the whole set. When his video was played on the show, it...
- 10/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Known for his act of a Mumbai bar girl, Julie, on ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’, Navin Prabhakar spoke about the inspiration behind his act on the comedy-based reality show hosted by Kapil Sharma.
He said: “This is an on-the-ground experience, we keep searching for characters, and the ones who really search for it do get it. So, I got this character in Lokhandwala (Mumbai). During that time, we were not able to afford the incoming and outgoing calls on mobile phones that would cost 16 rupees.”
“So, I used to make sure no one saw me and would go to the Pco and make calls. So that time this character (a bar girl) was already inside, I copied her body language and voice and added my own script to it. And that’s what the audience witnessed on television and the rest is history,” he said explaining how a real...
He said: “This is an on-the-ground experience, we keep searching for characters, and the ones who really search for it do get it. So, I got this character in Lokhandwala (Mumbai). During that time, we were not able to afford the incoming and outgoing calls on mobile phones that would cost 16 rupees.”
“So, I used to make sure no one saw me and would go to the Pco and make calls. So that time this character (a bar girl) was already inside, I copied her body language and voice and added my own script to it. And that’s what the audience witnessed on television and the rest is history,” he said explaining how a real...
- 10/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Well-known actress and TV personality Archana Puran Singh recently remembered late comedian Raju Srivastav and shared her experience working with him in films.
She said: “I have done numerous films with him and realised that he was a very fine actor but then, he became more popular with his stand-up comedy. I think he was an actor, a stand-up and a wonderful comic talent. It is heartbreaking as we lost him too soon.”
Archana added his last visit to a comedy reality show and the way he expressed his love for comedy.
“Just one week before he was hospitalised, he came on the set of ‘India’s Laughter Champion’ and graced the sarpanch’s chair. And in this very studio where the set was put up, standing on the stage he said ‘I want to live on this stage, and I find my share of happiness here. He told me...
She said: “I have done numerous films with him and realised that he was a very fine actor but then, he became more popular with his stand-up comedy. I think he was an actor, a stand-up and a wonderful comic talent. It is heartbreaking as we lost him too soon.”
Archana added his last visit to a comedy reality show and the way he expressed his love for comedy.
“Just one week before he was hospitalised, he came on the set of ‘India’s Laughter Champion’ and graced the sarpanch’s chair. And in this very studio where the set was put up, standing on the stage he said ‘I want to live on this stage, and I find my share of happiness here. He told me...
- 10/8/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Comedian Sunil Pal recently revealed an interesting story behind his popular comic character Ratan Noora during the Raju Srivastav special episode of ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’. Ratan Noora is the character which made him a winner in the first season of ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’.
He will grace the special episode as a celebrity guest along with comedians Vijay Ishwarlal Pawar, Khayali Saharan, Ahsaan Qureshi, Sunil Pal, Rajiv Thakur, Navin Prabhakar, Rehman Khan, Suresh Albela, Rajeev Nigam, Rajat Sood, Jayvijay Sachan and Kettan Singh.
In a conversation with the host Kapil Sharma, he said: “In my hometown, government servants used to get alcohol on credit as the shop owners knew that every month on a particular date these people would get their salary, so they would reach their respective houses to get their money. For this very reason, people over there would drink a lot.”
‘The Great Indian Laughter...
He will grace the special episode as a celebrity guest along with comedians Vijay Ishwarlal Pawar, Khayali Saharan, Ahsaan Qureshi, Sunil Pal, Rajiv Thakur, Navin Prabhakar, Rehman Khan, Suresh Albela, Rajeev Nigam, Rajat Sood, Jayvijay Sachan and Kettan Singh.
In a conversation with the host Kapil Sharma, he said: “In my hometown, government servants used to get alcohol on credit as the shop owners knew that every month on a particular date these people would get their salary, so they would reach their respective houses to get their money. For this very reason, people over there would drink a lot.”
‘The Great Indian Laughter...
- 10/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
After the demise of well-known comedian Raju Srivastava, Parag Kansara of ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’ fame passed away on Wednesday. He was 51. His industry friend and popular stand-up comedian, Sunil Pal took to his Instagram handle to share this sad news.
Sunil said: “Hello friends, another shocking and bad news has come out from the world of comedy. Parag Kansara ji our ‘Laughter Challenge’ co-contestant is no more in this world. Parag, who used to do reverse-thinking comedy and make us laugh, is no more.”
He expressed his grief about the great losses in the comedy world in the past few days and said: “I don’t know why the people who make everyone laugh and their families are going through this. One by one, the pillars of comedy are moving away from us.”
Sunil also recalled the other comedians, who lost their lives recently including Raju Srivastava, Deepesh Bhan,...
Sunil said: “Hello friends, another shocking and bad news has come out from the world of comedy. Parag Kansara ji our ‘Laughter Challenge’ co-contestant is no more in this world. Parag, who used to do reverse-thinking comedy and make us laugh, is no more.”
He expressed his grief about the great losses in the comedy world in the past few days and said: “I don’t know why the people who make everyone laugh and their families are going through this. One by one, the pillars of comedy are moving away from us.”
Sunil also recalled the other comedians, who lost their lives recently including Raju Srivastava, Deepesh Bhan,...
- 10/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Raju Srivastava’s daughter Antara has penned a heart-melting note for megastar Amitabh Bachchan, whom she is extremely grateful for being with her family in the tough times.
Antara added that her father saved the cine icon’s number as ‘guruji’.
She took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures of Raju Srivastava posing with Big B.
She captioned it: “Extremely grateful to Shri @amitabhbachchan uncle for being there for us every single day during this tough time. Your prayers gave us an abundance of strength and support, which we will remember forever. You are my father’s idol, inspiration, love and Guru.”
Antara added: “Since the first time dad saw you on the big screen, you have stayed within him forever. He not just followed you on-screen but off it also.
“He had saved your number as ‘Guru ji’ in his contacts. Him reacting on listening to...
Antara added that her father saved the cine icon’s number as ‘guruji’.
She took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures of Raju Srivastava posing with Big B.
She captioned it: “Extremely grateful to Shri @amitabhbachchan uncle for being there for us every single day during this tough time. Your prayers gave us an abundance of strength and support, which we will remember forever. You are my father’s idol, inspiration, love and Guru.”
Antara added: “Since the first time dad saw you on the big screen, you have stayed within him forever. He not just followed you on-screen but off it also.
“He had saved your number as ‘Guru ji’ in his contacts. Him reacting on listening to...
- 9/28/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Popular comedian Raju Srivastava, who passed away on September 21 after a 40 day battle in the ICU at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (Aiims), has been cremated at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi.
Raju Srivastava had suffered a heart attack on August 10 while working out in a gym. He was then rushed to Aiims. Since then, he was on a ventilator.
On Thursday morning, Raju Srivastava’s mortal remains were taken in an ambulance covered with white flowers to the crematorium around 9 in the morning for the funeral. His son Ayushmaan performed the last rites as per Hindu rituals.
The funeral was attended by veteran poet-humourists Surendra Sharma, Ashok Chakradhar and filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar. Fellow comedians and friends such as Sunil Pal and Ahsaan Qureshi too were in attendence.
Raju Srivastava is survived by Shikha, whom he married in 1993, and their children Antara and Ayushman.
Raju Srivastava had suffered a heart attack on August 10 while working out in a gym. He was then rushed to Aiims. Since then, he was on a ventilator.
On Thursday morning, Raju Srivastava’s mortal remains were taken in an ambulance covered with white flowers to the crematorium around 9 in the morning for the funeral. His son Ayushmaan performed the last rites as per Hindu rituals.
The funeral was attended by veteran poet-humourists Surendra Sharma, Ashok Chakradhar and filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar. Fellow comedians and friends such as Sunil Pal and Ahsaan Qureshi too were in attendence.
Raju Srivastava is survived by Shikha, whom he married in 1993, and their children Antara and Ayushman.
- 9/22/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has written to union minister for fisheries, animal husbandry and dairy, Parshottam Rupala, requesting him to honour late comedian Raju Srivastava for his contribution in prohibiting the sale, manufacture, trade, and possession of illegal spiked bits which are used to control horses.
In the PETA India video, which was produced on the heels of an enforcement drive conducted by Lucknow police in which 70 spiked bits were seized, Raju Srivastava delivered a powerful message asking people to report the use of spiked bits to police and to have a horse-free wedding.
Srivastava (58) passed away on Wednesday in Aiims Delhi, where he was admitted after suffering a heart attack while working out at a gym on August 10.
In the PETA India video, which was produced on the heels of an enforcement drive conducted by Lucknow police in which 70 spiked bits were seized, Raju Srivastava delivered a powerful message asking people to report the use of spiked bits to police and to have a horse-free wedding.
Srivastava (58) passed away on Wednesday in Aiims Delhi, where he was admitted after suffering a heart attack while working out at a gym on August 10.
- 9/22/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Bollywood actors, TV stars and comedians mourned the passing of Raju Srivastava all through Wednesday. The news did come as a shock to the entire entertainment industry and the feeling comes across in the spontaneity of their tributes.
Ajay Devgn expressed his grief and said: “In your lifetime you gifted us laughs and more laughs, on and off the screen. Your untimely demise makes me very sad.”
Hrithik Roshan, who’ll be seen in the upcoming ‘Vikram Vedha’, took to his Twitter and wrote: “Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Raju Srivastava Sir. My condolences to the family.”
Shekhar Suman, who hosted ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’ where Srivastava was a runner-up and constantly updated about the late comedian’s health, wrote: “Wat I was dreading for the past one month has happened. Raju Srivastava has left all of us for his heavenly abode. Devastated to hear the news.
Ajay Devgn expressed his grief and said: “In your lifetime you gifted us laughs and more laughs, on and off the screen. Your untimely demise makes me very sad.”
Hrithik Roshan, who’ll be seen in the upcoming ‘Vikram Vedha’, took to his Twitter and wrote: “Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Raju Srivastava Sir. My condolences to the family.”
Shekhar Suman, who hosted ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’ where Srivastava was a runner-up and constantly updated about the late comedian’s health, wrote: “Wat I was dreading for the past one month has happened. Raju Srivastava has left all of us for his heavenly abode. Devastated to hear the news.
- 9/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The nation is in disbelief with the passing of one of its most influential comics, Raju Srivastava. As people from different walks of life mourn the comedian-actor-politician’s death, Ians looks back at the time when the then-unknown artiste took up small roles in films, including a couple of blockbusters, where his presence was almost missed. All this was years before he made his mark on India’s entertainment canvas with his body of work that spans stand-up comedy and television gigs.
Tezaab (1988): It’s this Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit-starrer film in which Srivastava played the character of an extra. He, however, went unnoticed in the film, which boasted of a huge star cast. But the future ‘King of Comedy’ hung in there and soon got his second film which was released the following year.
Maine Pyar Kiya (1989): Srivastava then featured in ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ which...
Tezaab (1988): It’s this Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit-starrer film in which Srivastava played the character of an extra. He, however, went unnoticed in the film, which boasted of a huge star cast. But the future ‘King of Comedy’ hung in there and soon got his second film which was released the following year.
Maine Pyar Kiya (1989): Srivastava then featured in ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ which...
- 9/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The well-known actor, comedian, TV host and dancer Jaaved Jaaferi spoke about late ‘King of Comedy’ Raju Srivastava. What made him popular was his very earthy and deeply rooted comedy, Jaaferi said.
He said: “I knew Raju because when he started off his career, he was doing small stage shows. At that point I was impressed. He was a simple guy, but his humour was very earthy, very Indian rooted, coming from a small town, but catering to a very wider Indian sensibility. Not only on shows, but wherever he stood among the people, he used to make them laugh.”
Jaaved has been part of several TV shows and movies. He also dubbed animated series like ‘Mickey Mouse’, ‘Goofy’ and ‘Don Karnage’ in Hindi and also hosted award shows like Filmfare and others.
He recalled looking at Raju’s performance in the dance competition series ‘Boogie Woogie’ which was judged by him.
He said: “I knew Raju because when he started off his career, he was doing small stage shows. At that point I was impressed. He was a simple guy, but his humour was very earthy, very Indian rooted, coming from a small town, but catering to a very wider Indian sensibility. Not only on shows, but wherever he stood among the people, he used to make them laugh.”
Jaaved has been part of several TV shows and movies. He also dubbed animated series like ‘Mickey Mouse’, ‘Goofy’ and ‘Don Karnage’ in Hindi and also hosted award shows like Filmfare and others.
He recalled looking at Raju’s performance in the dance competition series ‘Boogie Woogie’ which was judged by him.
- 9/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Singer Kailash Kher has urged the fans and friends of late comedian Raju Srivastava to pray for the peace of his soul and stand with his family at this difficult time for them.
Kher said: “Despite our so many prayers and rituals, Raju Srivastav, our family friend and elder brother, is no more with us. This news is very painful and I request everyone to be part of the prayers.
“I pray to God to give strength to the family to face this pain and stay strong in this tough time. May his soul attain salvation.”
Srivastava passed away on September 21, 43 days after he suffered a cardiac arrest in a South Delhi on August 10 and was then rushed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
Kher said: “Despite our so many prayers and rituals, Raju Srivastav, our family friend and elder brother, is no more with us. This news is very painful and I request everyone to be part of the prayers.
“I pray to God to give strength to the family to face this pain and stay strong in this tough time. May his soul attain salvation.”
Srivastava passed away on September 21, 43 days after he suffered a cardiac arrest in a South Delhi on August 10 and was then rushed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
- 9/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The Indian comedy galactic cluster lost its brightest star in the form of Raju Shrivastav, who passed away around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Aiims, New Delhi. Srivastava’s journey to become one of the most widely recognised Indian comedians was rife with struggles and reinventions as an artiste and as a person.
Raju was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to a government employee and poet, Ramesh Chandra Srivastava, and homemaker, Saraswati Srivastava. Named Satya Prakash Srivastava at birth, Raju harboured the dream of becoming a comic artiste since his childhood and he moved to Mumbai in the 1980s to give a definitive shape to his dream.
He initially struggled to get work because comedy was a new art form for the mainstream back then. To make ends meet, Raju started driving an auto-rickshaw but kept his passion alive by performing in stand-up shows for a measly sum of...
Raju was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to a government employee and poet, Ramesh Chandra Srivastava, and homemaker, Saraswati Srivastava. Named Satya Prakash Srivastava at birth, Raju harboured the dream of becoming a comic artiste since his childhood and he moved to Mumbai in the 1980s to give a definitive shape to his dream.
He initially struggled to get work because comedy was a new art form for the mainstream back then. To make ends meet, Raju started driving an auto-rickshaw but kept his passion alive by performing in stand-up shows for a measly sum of...
- 9/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Suni Pal, the comedian who won the first season of ‘The Great India Laughter Challenge’, where Raju Srivastava was the first runner-up, said his late friend was justifiably called the ‘King of Comedy’.
Pal, who over the past 43 days, often asked admirers of the late comedian to stay positive and pray for his recovery, was in tears when he said: “He was fighting a battle for the past 40 days and never thought even in my dreams that he would leave us like this.
“I had wished this day would never come. It’s painful news for his family and everyone close to him. Even now I wish a miracle happens and he comes back.”
On August 25, in fact, Pal had informed his fans that the late comedian had regained consciousness, but that glimmer of hope turned out to be shortlived.
Pal, who over the past 43 days, often asked admirers of the late comedian to stay positive and pray for his recovery, was in tears when he said: “He was fighting a battle for the past 40 days and never thought even in my dreams that he would leave us like this.
“I had wished this day would never come. It’s painful news for his family and everyone close to him. Even now I wish a miracle happens and he comes back.”
On August 25, in fact, Pal had informed his fans that the late comedian had regained consciousness, but that glimmer of hope turned out to be shortlived.
- 9/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Articulating the sentiments of Raju Srivastava fans across the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that the comedian, who passed away after a 43-day struggle on September 21 at the age of 58, “brightened our lives with laughter, humour and positivity”.
The Prime Minister said: “He leaves us too soon but he will continue to live in the hearts of countless people thanks to his rich work over the years. His demise is saddening. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
Noting Srivastava’s “untimely demise”, former President Ram Nath Kovind described him as the “mimicry king and excellent artiste”, even as he shared his “heartfelt condolences” with the comedian’s family, friends and fans.
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Coal and Mines Prahlad Joshi said: “Pained to hear about the loss of renowned comedian Raju Srivastava ji. A gem who pulled away the distress of millions with his piece of work.
The Prime Minister said: “He leaves us too soon but he will continue to live in the hearts of countless people thanks to his rich work over the years. His demise is saddening. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
Noting Srivastava’s “untimely demise”, former President Ram Nath Kovind described him as the “mimicry king and excellent artiste”, even as he shared his “heartfelt condolences” with the comedian’s family, friends and fans.
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Coal and Mines Prahlad Joshi said: “Pained to hear about the loss of renowned comedian Raju Srivastava ji. A gem who pulled away the distress of millions with his piece of work.
- 9/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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“Jeena yahan marna yahan”. With these words immortalised by the voice of Mukesh in Raj Kapoor’s classic ‘Mera Naam Joker’, popular comedienne Bharti Singh remembered the late Raju Srivastava.
Bharti said from the sets of a show she is working on: “Just a few days back, I spoke to his wife and told her that he will be fine. He had made everyone laugh, so God will do justice to him. She asked me to pray for him and I said I pray for him every day. But today, just five minutes ago, I came to know about his demise and it came as a shock to me during the shoot.”
She told Ians: “I am at the shoot and have to make everyone laugh, but I don’t know how to do it. I am in pain but even then I can’t say this to anyone that I want to cry.
Bharti said from the sets of a show she is working on: “Just a few days back, I spoke to his wife and told her that he will be fine. He had made everyone laugh, so God will do justice to him. She asked me to pray for him and I said I pray for him every day. But today, just five minutes ago, I came to know about his demise and it came as a shock to me during the shoot.”
She told Ians: “I am at the shoot and have to make everyone laugh, but I don’t know how to do it. I am in pain but even then I can’t say this to anyone that I want to cry.
- 9/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Even as the news of comedian Raju Srivastava’s death spread across the country, messages of condolence started pouring in. The first to react was Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, who said: “It is regrettable that Raju Srivastava is no more with us. He came from a poor family, but with his talent and hard work, he created his presence in the world. There are very few talented comedians like him. I remember how he wanted to contest from Kanpur when he joined Sp.”
Srivastava was indeed given an Sp ticket in the run-up to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, but he later returned it and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted: “Saddened to hear the tragic news of Raju Srivastava’s untimely demise. He made us all laugh with his amazing comic timing for so many years. We have lost a gem. My deepest condolences to his family members and admirers.
Srivastava was indeed given an Sp ticket in the run-up to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, but he later returned it and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted: “Saddened to hear the tragic news of Raju Srivastava’s untimely demise. He made us all laugh with his amazing comic timing for so many years. We have lost a gem. My deepest condolences to his family members and admirers.
- 9/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Even as the news of comedian Raju Srivastava’s death spread across the country, messages of condolence started pouring in.
The first to react was Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, who said: “It is regrettable that Raju Srivastava is no more with us. He came from a poor family, but with his talent and hard work, he created his presence in the world. There are very few talented comedians like him. I remember how he wanted to contest from Kanpur when he joined Sp.”
Srivastava was indeed given an Sp ticket in the run-up to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, but he later returned it and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted: “Saddened to hear the tragic news of Raju Srivastava’s untimely demise. He made us all laugh with his amazing comic timing for so many years. We have lost a gem. My deepest condolences to his family members and admirers.
The first to react was Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, who said: “It is regrettable that Raju Srivastava is no more with us. He came from a poor family, but with his talent and hard work, he created his presence in the world. There are very few talented comedians like him. I remember how he wanted to contest from Kanpur when he joined Sp.”
Srivastava was indeed given an Sp ticket in the run-up to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, but he later returned it and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted: “Saddened to hear the tragic news of Raju Srivastava’s untimely demise. He made us all laugh with his amazing comic timing for so many years. We have lost a gem. My deepest condolences to his family members and admirers.
- 9/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Known for his earthy humour and inimitable delivery style, comedian Raju Srivastav, who became a household name in his delightful ‘Gajodhar Bhaiyya’ persona, breathed his last on Wednesday, September 21, aged 59. The popular comedian battled for his life for 43 days.
He passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (Aiims), where he had been rushed on August 9 after he complained of chest pain and collapsed in the South Delhi gym where he was working out.
Srivastav was at once moved to the Intensive Care Unit and put on a ventilator. Doctors had then said that he had suffered brain damage.
Born on December 25, 1963, Satya Prakash Srivastava, who later became famous as Raju Srivastava, came from a middle-class family in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
A gifted mimic, the comedy star had his share on initial struggles before attracting notice by mimicking megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic baritone voice. That got him...
He passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (Aiims), where he had been rushed on August 9 after he complained of chest pain and collapsed in the South Delhi gym where he was working out.
Srivastav was at once moved to the Intensive Care Unit and put on a ventilator. Doctors had then said that he had suffered brain damage.
Born on December 25, 1963, Satya Prakash Srivastava, who later became famous as Raju Srivastava, came from a middle-class family in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
A gifted mimic, the comedy star had his share on initial struggles before attracting notice by mimicking megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic baritone voice. That got him...
- 9/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Popular comedian Raju Srivastav, who had been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in the Capital, about six weeks ago, passed away on Wednesday, according to his family. He was 59.
Srivastav was rushed to hospital on August 10 and put on a ventilator after he complained of chest pain and collapsed in his gym.
Srivastav was rushed to hospital on August 10 and put on a ventilator after he complained of chest pain and collapsed in his gym.
- 9/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Comedian and politician Raju Srivastava has been put on ventilator again after he ran a mild fever of about 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
The actor had gained consciousness on August 25 and had been recovering since then but the latest development has once again made his fans worry about his health.
As per a report by India Today, Raju is still conscious and with normal body movements. The comedian was earlier registering Spo2 levels of 80 per cent to 90 per cent without oxygen support.
Raju Srivastava was admitted to Aiims in Delhi on August 10 after he suffered a heart attack following his gym routine. His trainer immediately took him to the hospital. Over the past few days, the comedian’s health has witnessed significant fluctuations. On August 25, Raju finally regained consciousness around 8:00 a.m.
Currently the comedian is being closely monitored for fever as he continues to recuperate.
The actor had gained consciousness on August 25 and had been recovering since then but the latest development has once again made his fans worry about his health.
As per a report by India Today, Raju is still conscious and with normal body movements. The comedian was earlier registering Spo2 levels of 80 per cent to 90 per cent without oxygen support.
Raju Srivastava was admitted to Aiims in Delhi on August 10 after he suffered a heart attack following his gym routine. His trainer immediately took him to the hospital. Over the past few days, the comedian’s health has witnessed significant fluctuations. On August 25, Raju finally regained consciousness around 8:00 a.m.
Currently the comedian is being closely monitored for fever as he continues to recuperate.
- 9/2/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Veteran comedian Raju Srivastava’s condition is stable and he continues to recover slowly in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (Aiims), Delhi.
Srivastava was admitted to the hospital on August 10 after he experienced chest pain and collapsed while working out at the gym. However, he is still on ventilator.
In a statement, the comedian’s daughter Antra Srivastava said, “My dad’s condition is stable and continues to improve slowly.
“My dad Mr. Raju Srivastava Ji’s condition is stable and he continues to recover slowly. He is on the ventilator at the moment,” Antra said.
She further appealed to people to trust the news from his official account on social media and the statement from Aiims.
“Only statements from Aiims, Delhi and Raju Ji’s official social media accounts are trustworthy and genuine. Any other news or statements from anyone else is unreliable. The doctors and their...
Srivastava was admitted to the hospital on August 10 after he experienced chest pain and collapsed while working out at the gym. However, he is still on ventilator.
In a statement, the comedian’s daughter Antra Srivastava said, “My dad’s condition is stable and continues to improve slowly.
“My dad Mr. Raju Srivastava Ji’s condition is stable and he continues to recover slowly. He is on the ventilator at the moment,” Antra said.
She further appealed to people to trust the news from his official account on social media and the statement from Aiims.
“Only statements from Aiims, Delhi and Raju Ji’s official social media accounts are trustworthy and genuine. Any other news or statements from anyone else is unreliable. The doctors and their...
- 8/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Comedian Sunil Pal has come out with good news for Raju Srivastava’s fans and he informs that the ace comedian has regained consciousness.
Raju Srivastava was admitted to Aiims, New Delhi on August 10 after suffering from a heart attack while working out in a gym.
Sunil informs Ians: “Friends, there is good news for all of you that Raju Srivastava has regained consciousness. I always said there will be a miracle.”
“It happened and thanks to God and everyone who prayed for his good health. I just wish Raju bhai you live a thousand years.”
The 58-year-old actor was working out in a South Delhi gym when he felt uneasy and was rushed to the hospital. After that he has been undergoing treatment and there were several rumours about his death but they all proved to be wrong.
Raju got his major break with the show ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge...
Raju Srivastava was admitted to Aiims, New Delhi on August 10 after suffering from a heart attack while working out in a gym.
Sunil informs Ians: “Friends, there is good news for all of you that Raju Srivastava has regained consciousness. I always said there will be a miracle.”
“It happened and thanks to God and everyone who prayed for his good health. I just wish Raju bhai you live a thousand years.”
The 58-year-old actor was working out in a South Delhi gym when he felt uneasy and was rushed to the hospital. After that he has been undergoing treatment and there were several rumours about his death but they all proved to be wrong.
Raju got his major break with the show ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge...
- 8/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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The acclaimed comedian and winner of ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’ Season 1, Sunil Pal, has requested his friend and colleague Raju Srivastava’s fans to stay positive about their favourite star’s health.
He also said that if Srivastava continues to show progress, like he has been doing over the past couple of days, he may be removed from the ventilator “today”.
Pal and many other associates of Srivastva, as well as members of his family, have been providing updates about their compatriot’s health on social media.
Srivastava suffered a heart attack in the morning of August 10 while he was working out in a South Delhi gym and he was rushed to Aiims, New Delhi. The 58-year-old comedian was complaining that he felt uneasy when he was moved to the hospital.
Sharing his present health status, Pal said: “As far I know, his response is positive and he is recovering.
He also said that if Srivastava continues to show progress, like he has been doing over the past couple of days, he may be removed from the ventilator “today”.
Pal and many other associates of Srivastva, as well as members of his family, have been providing updates about their compatriot’s health on social media.
Srivastava suffered a heart attack in the morning of August 10 while he was working out in a South Delhi gym and he was rushed to Aiims, New Delhi. The 58-year-old comedian was complaining that he felt uneasy when he was moved to the hospital.
Sharing his present health status, Pal said: “As far I know, his response is positive and he is recovering.
- 8/24/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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There has been a minor improvement in comedian Raju Srivastava’s health. His nephew, Kushal Srivastava, revealed on Saturday that the comedian, who is on ventilator in ICU in Aiims, New Delhi, is “getting better”.
Raju had suffered a cardiac arrest while at a gym. There were claims that he overexerted himself at the gym but now Kushal has denied such claims.
Sharing an update about his health, Raju’s nephew Kushal told ETimes: “Raju Ji’s condition is gradually and slowly getting better. Doctors are also saying that he is showing a positive response. There are no signs of negative results in his reports which is again a positive sign. Also, Raju Ji moved his hand and fingers which doctors have informed us. He is a fighter, he will be back.”
He requested the comedian’s fans to not disturb the family and has asked their well-wisher to refrain...
Raju had suffered a cardiac arrest while at a gym. There were claims that he overexerted himself at the gym but now Kushal has denied such claims.
Sharing an update about his health, Raju’s nephew Kushal told ETimes: “Raju Ji’s condition is gradually and slowly getting better. Doctors are also saying that he is showing a positive response. There are no signs of negative results in his reports which is again a positive sign. Also, Raju Ji moved his hand and fingers which doctors have informed us. He is a fighter, he will be back.”
He requested the comedian’s fans to not disturb the family and has asked their well-wisher to refrain...
- 8/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Shekhar Suman, who is now judging the reality show ‘India’s Laughter Champion’, which launched the career of Raju Srivastava, has tweeted that the condition of the comedian, who was admitted to Aiims, New Delhi, after suffering a heart attack while working out at a gym, was stable.
It was possible, as a result, for Srivastava to undergo an Mri, Suman announced in his tweet.
Suman also expressed his gratitude for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for inquiring about Srivastava’s health and treatment.
He wrote: “Though still on the ventilator Raju is stable enough to be moved for a probable Mri. Thank you @narendramodi ji @rajnathsingh ji @myogiadityanath ji for enquiring about his health and arranging for the best doctors but above all it’s Your prayers that have given him a new life.”
Hours back, popular singer Kailash Kher...
It was possible, as a result, for Srivastava to undergo an Mri, Suman announced in his tweet.
Suman also expressed his gratitude for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for inquiring about Srivastava’s health and treatment.
He wrote: “Though still on the ventilator Raju is stable enough to be moved for a probable Mri. Thank you @narendramodi ji @rajnathsingh ji @myogiadityanath ji for enquiring about his health and arranging for the best doctors but above all it’s Your prayers that have given him a new life.”
Hours back, popular singer Kailash Kher...
- 8/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Popular singer Kailash Kher has shared a video on his Instagram handle requesting his fans and everyone to pray for Raju Srivastava’s early recovery and stop spreading rumours. The famous comedian suffered a heart attack on August 10 and was taken to Aiims, New Delhi. He is undergoing treatment and his condition is critical.
In his video, the ‘Teri Deewani’ singer said: “Namashkar, I am Kailash Kher, Bharat and entire world I request that Raju Srivastava is our family friend and elder brother and a disaster has come upon him. There is deterioration in his health condition due to which he is hospitalised and many people are spreading rumours that he passed away or he is no more.”
He added: “Please in place of this, pray for his good health as prayers have a lot of power. We at personal level have organised Mahamrityunjaya Mantra by 21 saints.”
In the video,...
In his video, the ‘Teri Deewani’ singer said: “Namashkar, I am Kailash Kher, Bharat and entire world I request that Raju Srivastava is our family friend and elder brother and a disaster has come upon him. There is deterioration in his health condition due to which he is hospitalised and many people are spreading rumours that he passed away or he is no more.”
He added: “Please in place of this, pray for his good health as prayers have a lot of power. We at personal level have organised Mahamrityunjaya Mantra by 21 saints.”
In the video,...
- 8/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Popular comedian Raju Srivastava’s family has shared a health update saying that his condition is stable. Raju Srivastava was rushed to Aiims in New Delhi after suffering a heart attack while working out in the gym. His family and friends are praying for his speedy recovery.
In a recent update shared by his family on his Instagram handle they have informed that doctors are treating him and he is stable and asked everyone to not believe any rumours.
The statement reads: Raju Srivastava Ji’s health is stable and doctors are treating him. Please ignore any kind of rumours. Kindly pray for him.”
The 58-year-old actor and stand-up comedian is known for his performance in ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’. He also participated in ‘Bigg Boss’ and did several films such as ‘Baazigar’ and ‘Maine Pyaar Kiya’.
In a recent update shared by his family on his Instagram handle they have informed that doctors are treating him and he is stable and asked everyone to not believe any rumours.
The statement reads: Raju Srivastava Ji’s health is stable and doctors are treating him. Please ignore any kind of rumours. Kindly pray for him.”
The 58-year-old actor and stand-up comedian is known for his performance in ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’. He also participated in ‘Bigg Boss’ and did several films such as ‘Baazigar’ and ‘Maine Pyaar Kiya’.
- 8/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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New Delhi, Aug 13 (Ians) As the country is praying for the early recovery of comedian Raju Srivastava, who was hospitalised following a heart attack, his friend and actor Vindu Dara Singh recalls the time he spent with him in ‘Bigg Boss 3’.
He says: “I still remember inside the house he was full of life and always made everyone laugh. He is a happy soul and because of him my ‘Bigg Boss’ journey was much easier. He would make me laugh the entire day, in fact all of us.”
“So, in that stressful house where everybody wants to fight, pull you down, give you trouble, there’s this man who was just making us laugh and giving us so much fun. I used to tell him all the time that Raju bhai just stay with me and we will conquer this. But he would keep being stressed, keep thinking and over...
He says: “I still remember inside the house he was full of life and always made everyone laugh. He is a happy soul and because of him my ‘Bigg Boss’ journey was much easier. He would make me laugh the entire day, in fact all of us.”
“So, in that stressful house where everybody wants to fight, pull you down, give you trouble, there’s this man who was just making us laugh and giving us so much fun. I used to tell him all the time that Raju bhai just stay with me and we will conquer this. But he would keep being stressed, keep thinking and over...
- 8/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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New Delhi, Aug 12 (Ians) While exercise is essential for good health, fitness freaks must be mindful of their health conditions to prevent injury, especially to their heart, said experts on Friday.
Stand-up comedian Raju Srivastav was reportedly running on the treadmill when he suffered cardiac arrest and was rushed to the All India Institute of Medical Science, Delhi. Srivastav, 59, continues to be “critical and on ventilator”.
“If someone above the age of 50 years is starting to go to the gym, then it may be better to get yourself checked by a cardiologist or do a stress test,” said Dr Tilak Suvarna, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai.
“Avoid overdoing any exercise. Moderate exercise is good enough to reduce your risk of a heart attack,” he said, adding that work out should be immediately stopped if one “gets symptoms of chest pain or shortness of breath or light-headedness while working out.
Stand-up comedian Raju Srivastav was reportedly running on the treadmill when he suffered cardiac arrest and was rushed to the All India Institute of Medical Science, Delhi. Srivastav, 59, continues to be “critical and on ventilator”.
“If someone above the age of 50 years is starting to go to the gym, then it may be better to get yourself checked by a cardiologist or do a stress test,” said Dr Tilak Suvarna, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai.
“Avoid overdoing any exercise. Moderate exercise is good enough to reduce your risk of a heart attack,” he said, adding that work out should be immediately stopped if one “gets symptoms of chest pain or shortness of breath or light-headedness while working out.
- 8/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Stand-up comedian Raju Srivastava’s health is deteriorating even two days after he suffered heart-attack, sources in Aiims, Delhi said on Friday.
A source in the hospital told Ians that Raju Srivastava is in serious condition in Intensive care unit.
The source said that the comedian’s condition is not stable and he is being kept under strict observation of doctors.
Raju Srivastava has not regained consciousness for the last 46 hours and doctors said that he has suffered brain damage, according to family sources.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, telephoned Raju Srivastava’s wife Shikha to enquire about his health and offered support, the family sources added.
Besides, Prime Minister Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have spoken to the family of Raju Srivastava to enquire about his condition.
Srivastava, 59, was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Science Delhi on Wednesday...
A source in the hospital told Ians that Raju Srivastava is in serious condition in Intensive care unit.
The source said that the comedian’s condition is not stable and he is being kept under strict observation of doctors.
Raju Srivastava has not regained consciousness for the last 46 hours and doctors said that he has suffered brain damage, according to family sources.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, telephoned Raju Srivastava’s wife Shikha to enquire about his health and offered support, the family sources added.
Besides, Prime Minister Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have spoken to the family of Raju Srivastava to enquire about his condition.
Srivastava, 59, was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Science Delhi on Wednesday...
- 8/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Comedian Raju Srivastava continues to be critical even two days after he suffered a heart attack.
According to family sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, telephoned Raju Srivastava’s wife Shikha to enquire about his health and offered support.
The comedian is still on a ventilator and his condition has not yet improved. He is being treated under the supervision of senior doctors of Aiims, Delhi.
Raju Srivastava has not regained consciousness for the last 46 hours and doctors said that he has suffered brain damage.
The 58-year-old stand-up comedian was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday where he underwent angioplasty.
Raju Srivastava was exercising on the treadmill at the Cult gym in Delhi’s South Extension when he suffered a heart attack.
Besides, Prime Minister Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have spoken to the family of Raju Srivastava to enquire about his condition.
According to family sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, telephoned Raju Srivastava’s wife Shikha to enquire about his health and offered support.
The comedian is still on a ventilator and his condition has not yet improved. He is being treated under the supervision of senior doctors of Aiims, Delhi.
Raju Srivastava has not regained consciousness for the last 46 hours and doctors said that he has suffered brain damage.
The 58-year-old stand-up comedian was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday where he underwent angioplasty.
Raju Srivastava was exercising on the treadmill at the Cult gym in Delhi’s South Extension when he suffered a heart attack.
Besides, Prime Minister Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have spoken to the family of Raju Srivastava to enquire about his condition.
- 8/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
As Delhiites scramble to find beds for Covid-19 patients, Padma Shri Kailash Kher and his Kk Foundation are gearing up to open a 2000 unit bed facility in Delhi in partnership with Isckon.
About the initiative Kailash Kher said, "We are already running a 200-bed hospital in Isckon Dwarka, Delhi. The people's overwhelming requirement and the response to our foundation have moved us to increase the capacity to 2000. We want to help as many people as possible."
Kailash Kher has started an initiative, 'I am Oxygen Man,' with his Kk foundation. In this initiative, Kher is organizing a live virtual event in partnership with the Iskcon Covid Care Center. The event will see some of the biggest names of the Bollywood industry going live. Guests like Daler Mehndi, Shankar Mahadevan, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Mika Singh, Manoj Muntashir, Hema Malini, Satish Kaushik, Boman Irani, Vivek Oberoi, Sunil Grover, and Raju Srivastava,...
About the initiative Kailash Kher said, "We are already running a 200-bed hospital in Isckon Dwarka, Delhi. The people's overwhelming requirement and the response to our foundation have moved us to increase the capacity to 2000. We want to help as many people as possible."
Kailash Kher has started an initiative, 'I am Oxygen Man,' with his Kk foundation. In this initiative, Kher is organizing a live virtual event in partnership with the Iskcon Covid Care Center. The event will see some of the biggest names of the Bollywood industry going live. Guests like Daler Mehndi, Shankar Mahadevan, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Mika Singh, Manoj Muntashir, Hema Malini, Satish Kaushik, Boman Irani, Vivek Oberoi, Sunil Grover, and Raju Srivastava,...
- 5/16/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Lucknow, Oct 26 (Ians) After Apna Dal MP Anupriya Patel, it is now Raju Srivastava, well known comedian and chairman of the Up Film Vikas Parishad, who is up in arms against the web series "Mirzapur 2"
Srivastava said that the web series was filled with vulgarity and violence.
He has asked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to take note of the matter and urge the concerned authorities to ensure that the content on the digital platform is screened by the Censor Board.
Earlier, Anupriya Patel had also objected to "Mirzapur 2", saying that it tarnished the name of her constituency Mirzapur.
She had said that the web series portrayed the district in a poor light and promoted caste violence.
The web series was released last week on the Ott platform and is directed by Gurmeet Singh and Mihir Desai.
Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal play lead roles in the web series.
Srivastava said that the web series was filled with vulgarity and violence.
He has asked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to take note of the matter and urge the concerned authorities to ensure that the content on the digital platform is screened by the Censor Board.
Earlier, Anupriya Patel had also objected to "Mirzapur 2", saying that it tarnished the name of her constituency Mirzapur.
She had said that the web series portrayed the district in a poor light and promoted caste violence.
The web series was released last week on the Ott platform and is directed by Gurmeet Singh and Mihir Desai.
Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal play lead roles in the web series.
- 10/26/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Stand-up comedian Raju Srivastava has hopped on the bandwagon to replace Sunil Grover on The Kapil Sharma Show. Sighs Raju, “I don’t like it when people say I’ve replaced Sunil. I don’t think any of us can replace one another. We all have our place. Sunil is an old friend, and so is Kapil. IRead More
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- 4/1/2017
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
After days and days of playing the chasing game with Sunil Grover, it seems that Sony TV has finally given up on him to woo him make a much wanted comeback on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’. After oodles of speculations and murmurs, it’s now official that the veteran comedian Raju Srivastava has joined the teamRead More
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- 3/31/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Last week reports of a tiff between TV comedians Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover made headlines, when Sharma misbehaved with Grover and his team. Post this Sunil Grover, popular for his portrayal of the character Dr. Mashoor Gulati on The Kapil Sharma Show decided to walk out of the show. Post his announcement, fellow comedianRead More
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- 3/28/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
New Delhi, March 19: Congress leader Jagadambika Pal and stand up comedian Raju Srivastava Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (Bjp).
Pal, formerly a Congress MP and the Uttar Pradesh Congress chief, had earlier resigned from the Lok Sabha as well as the party.
Pal, 63, has been a three-time legislator and minister in Uttar Pradesh.
Srivastava was earlier offered a ticket by the Samajwadi Party to contest the Kanpur Lok Sabha seat but he opted to join the Bjp.
Bjp president Rajnath Singh welcomed both to the party.
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Pal, formerly a Congress MP and the Uttar Pradesh Congress chief, had earlier resigned from the Lok Sabha as well as the party.
Pal, 63, has been a three-time legislator and minister in Uttar Pradesh.
Srivastava was earlier offered a ticket by the Samajwadi Party to contest the Kanpur Lok Sabha seat but he opted to join the Bjp.
Bjp president Rajnath Singh welcomed both to the party.
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- 3/19/2014
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Oct 18: Actor-director Deven Bhojani, set to entertain the audiences in the new comedy show "Bh se Bhadey!", says he is not trying to pose any sort of competition to popular stand-up comedian Kapil Sharma.
"Kapil Sharma and Raju Srivastav, they are amazing actors. I am a huge fan of them and not a competitor," Deven told reporters here Thursday at the launch of his show.
Kapil came into the limelight after winning the third season of "The Great Indian Laughter Challenge" and since then there has been no looking back for him.
His debut comedy show "Comedy Nights With Kapil", which went on-air in June this.
"Kapil Sharma and Raju Srivastav, they are amazing actors. I am a huge fan of them and not a competitor," Deven told reporters here Thursday at the launch of his show.
Kapil came into the limelight after winning the third season of "The Great Indian Laughter Challenge" and since then there has been no looking back for him.
His debut comedy show "Comedy Nights With Kapil", which went on-air in June this.
- 10/18/2013
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Oct 16: Actor Sanjeev Seth and his wife, actress Lata Sabharwal, will be seen entertaining the audience with their dancing skills in the sixth season of celebrity couple dance reality show "Nach Baliye".
They are seen as the on-screen couple in popular TV show "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" where Sanjeev plays Vishambhar Maheshwari, while Lata is seen as his wife Rajshri.
Other celebrity couples to shake a leg on the show are Gurmeet Chaudhary-Debina Bannerjee, Kanika Maheshwari-Ankur Ghai, Amrapali Gupta-Yash Sinha, Nakuul Mehta-Jankee, Raju Srivastav-Shikha, Kiku Sharda-Priyanka, Ripudaman Handa-Shivangi, Ridhi.
They are seen as the on-screen couple in popular TV show "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" where Sanjeev plays Vishambhar Maheshwari, while Lata is seen as his wife Rajshri.
Other celebrity couples to shake a leg on the show are Gurmeet Chaudhary-Debina Bannerjee, Kanika Maheshwari-Ankur Ghai, Amrapali Gupta-Yash Sinha, Nakuul Mehta-Jankee, Raju Srivastav-Shikha, Kiku Sharda-Priyanka, Ripudaman Handa-Shivangi, Ridhi.
- 10/16/2013
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, August 23: Shahrukh Khan celebrated the success of 'Chennai Express' by throwing a grand party in Mumbai for the team of 300 people who were behind the making of the film.
The 47-year old actor shared the credit of the film with the entire team involved in the making of the film and thanked all of them for making the film a huge success.
The event was attended by the entire cast and crew along with director Rohit Shetty co-producer Siddharth Roy Kapur and comedian Raju Srivastav.
Chennai Express is continuing to break all records even in the second week and is set to cross the Rs 200 crore mark today..
The 47-year old actor shared the credit of the film with the entire team involved in the making of the film and thanked all of them for making the film a huge success.
The event was attended by the entire cast and crew along with director Rohit Shetty co-producer Siddharth Roy Kapur and comedian Raju Srivastav.
Chennai Express is continuing to break all records even in the second week and is set to cross the Rs 200 crore mark today..
- 8/23/2013
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
Sonu Nigam’s mother Shobha Nigam passed away on 27th February after prolonged illness and a chautha was organized today. Bollywood celebrities turned up for the prayer meeting. Shilpa Shetty including Poonam Dhillon, Ismail Darbar, Shaan, Ishq Bector, Toshi, David Dhawan, Prasoon Joshi, Meet brothers, Raju Srivastav, Ganesh Hegde attended the chautha of Shobha Nigam. Niel Nitin Mukesh along with his father attended the chautha. Here are the images of the event:- ...
- 3/4/2013
- Bollywoodmantra.com
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