Raju Srivastava

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Zeenat

(2024)

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Kanjoos Makhichoos

(24 Mar 2023)

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Yadav

Gaali Galoj

(25 Oct 2022)

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Money Back Gurantee

(14 Nov 2014)

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Bhavnao Ko Samjho

(15 Jan 2010)

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Ddaya from Gaya - Money Lender

Meri Padosan

(17 Apr 2009)

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Pammi

Bombay To Goa

(6 Jul 2007)

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Anthony

Big Brother

(13 Apr 2007)

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Bigg Boss

(3 Nov 2006)

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Himself (1 episode, 2009)

Vidyaarthi

(7 Jul 2006)

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Inspector J.K.

Love In Japan

(10 Feb 2006)

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Choreographer Pawan

Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon

(27 Jun 2003)

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Waah! Tera Kya Kehna

(1 Nov 2002)

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Banne Khan's assistant

Qaidi

(3 May 2002)

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Baba Chin Chin Choo (as Raju Srivastav)

Ittefaq

(14 Sep 2001)

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Hiranandani's Personal Assistant (uncredited)

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(as Raju Shrivashtav)

Bade Dilwala

(29 Jan 1999)

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Yeh Majhdhaar

(29 Mar 1996)

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Man who advised Gopal not to stay still (uncredited)

Mr. Azaad

(23 Dec 1994)

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Azaad's Party - brought mail) (uncredited)

Khuddar

(25 Mar 1994)

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Nandu

Baazigar

(12 Nov 1993)

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Charlie's friend (as Rajoo)

Maine Pyar Kiya

(29 Dec 1989)

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Shambu

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Hostel Daze 3 teaser: Raju Srivastav's appearance leaves fans emotional

8 Nov 2022

The teaser also showcased clips of many guest appearances on the show this season. The one clip which caught all the eyeballs was of the late Indian comedian Raju Srivastav, who died due to a heart attack in September 2022.Taking to Instagram, Amazon Prime Video shared the teaser which they captioned, "triple dose of dosti, dillagi, and dorm-room drama coming your way this november! #HostelDazeOnPrime S3, Nov 16."The short glimpse of the famous comedian indicates that he might be portraying the role of a local tea shop owner near the college campus.Soon after the teaser of the new season was out, emotional fans swamped the comment section and dropped red heart emoticons."Late raju ji ko dekh ke acha laga," a fan commented.Another fan wrote, "Cant wait for Raju bhai's last appearance."Srivastav,58, had been on life support ever since he was admitted to the All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) on August 10 following a heart attack. The comedian was in the entertainment industry since the 1980s and shot to fame after participating in the first season of the reality stand-up comedy show 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge' in 2005.Created by The Viral Fever (TVF) and directed by Abhinav Anand, the comedy-drama will see the groups of friends portrayed by Ahsaas Channa, Luv Vispute, Shubham Gaur, Nikhil Vijay, Ayushi Gupta, and Utsav Sarkar back in college with new dilemmas.The show is all set to stream on Amazon Prime Video from November 16, 2022.Hostel Daze captures the lives of six college students and their hostel life.Peppered with absurdities, clashes and debacles inherent to hostel life, the series depicts the journey that every hostel resident goes through.The third season dives deeper into the lives of these six friends, who are trying to tackle the mid-life crisis they face in the third year of college. While they put their best foot forward to balance friendship, college life, studies and the changing dynamics, making for an entertaining season.Actor Adarsh Gourav, who played the lead role of Ankit in the first two seasons of the show will not be a part of this season.

Prayer meeting for Raju Srivastav in Mumbai tomorrow

24 Sep 2022

Raju Srivastav died on September 21 at the age of 58. He had been on life support ever since he was admitted to the All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on August 10 following a heart attack.Raju Srivastav was in the entertainment industry since the 1980s and shot to fame after participating in the first season of the reality stand-up comedy show 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge' in 2005.He had also joined politics to serve the nation. He made a foray into politics in 2014 from the Samajwadi Party (where he was even named the Lok Sabha candidate from Kanpur) but later joined the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) the same year in a gap of few days.Several national leaders and celebrities expressed their condolences to Raju Srivastav's family, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President JP Nadda, and Delhi Chief Minister.He is survived by wife Shikha Srivastav and children Antara and Ayushman.

Film producers Anand Pandit, T. P. Aggarwal mourn Raju Srivastav's demise

21 Sep 2022

Bollywood film producers Anand Pandit and T. P. Aggarwal, who shared a close relationship with Raju Srivastav, have mourned the demise of the late comedian.Anand Pandit, who has known Raju since around 1998 and has helped the comedian by promoting him over the years, said, "I am in tears. He was one of those souls that always touched my heart. I still remember that around the year 1998, he came to me asking for a break. Just the things he talked to me about for 10-15 minutes in my office made me realise that he is going to be very successful, that is how I started promoting him."He added, "Two months back there was a party at my place, there till 2 am he made people laugh. He has always spread happiness and never said no to me for anything. He was such a good person that I am lost for words. I am just in tears."Meanwhile, T.P. Aggarwal remembered Raju by praising his work and acknowledging the comedian's achievement.He said, "Ever since I have come to know about Raju Srivastav Ji's demise my heart has been broken because I knew Raju Ji for 25-30 years. The name he has made for himself in the field of comedy and his achievements like being the Chairman of Noida Film City are all the results of effort and labour. He was a very nice and sober man, a lovely person. What more can I say, all I have are condolences for his family and wherever his soul is, may God take care of him."Raju has been in the entertainment industry since the 1980s and shot to fame after participating in the first season of the reality stand-up comedy show 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge' in 2005.The comedian died on September 21 after 41 days of hospitalisation at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Raju was admitted to the hospital on August 10 after he experienced chest pain and collapsed while working out at a gym. For over a month after the comic was admitted to the hospital, he had been on a ventilator.

Celebs extend condolences on demise of comedian Raju Srivastava

21 Sep 2022

Raju Srivastava in Delhi on Wednesday.In an exclusive interview with ANI, filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri said, "My brother, friend & the country's wave of happiness, Raju Srivastava is no more. I'm deeply saddened. An artist like him is rarely seen, India hasn't seen another like him. I pray that his soul rests in peace. My prayers are with his family and fans."Singer Anup Jalota shared a message video. He said, "To find a personality like Raju Srivastava is difficult. I know him since the starting days of his career. He used to consider me as an elder brother."He added, "I am really saddened by his death. He was such a down-to-earth person that even being successful, he was connected with his roots. He kept that simplicity till the end." Anup Jalota also posted a picture of himself with the comedian along with a caption. He wrote, "I am shocked.. Comedy legend #rajushrivastav Ji is no more. You made the entire world laugh."Veteran actor Anupam Kher took to his Instagram handle and posted a video along with a caption.He wrote, "Our beloved Raju Srivastava! The whole country has stopped laughing when you left! She does not echo in giggles! What was the hurry to make God laugh! You will be missed a lot friend! That's yours lol. That hug from the tapak. He put his hand on the shoulder and take him to the side and tell his new joke. Lmao crying car went away! Om Shanti!"Ashoke Pandit also posted a video. He wrote, "#rajusrivastava 's demise is great loss not only to the entire entertainment industry but every common man whom he made to laugh and forget their problems. Raju bhai will always remain in our hearts. Heartfelt condolences to the family and near ones."He called Raju as the pillar of the industry in the video.In the video, Ashok Pandit was heard saying, "we lost a pillar in the industry."Raju Srivastava died in Delhi on Wednesday at the age of 58, his family confirmed his death to ANI. The comedian died after 41 days of hospitalization. He was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on August 10 after he experienced chest pain and collapsed while working out at a gym. He also underwent an angioplasty the same day.Srivastava was in the entertainment industry since the 1980s and shot to fame after participating in the first season of the reality stand-up comedy show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2005.He had featured in films like 'Maine Pyar Kiya', 'Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya' and 'Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon' among others.

Raju Srivastav will always be remembered for comedy , says Odia actor Anubhav Mohanty

21 Sep 2022

Raju Srivastav in All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), Delhi. He said that whenever we will talk about comedy in India, Raju's name will always be taken.Speaking to ANI Anubhav Mohanty said that whenever we will talk about comedy in India then Raju Srivastav's name will definitely be mentioned. Because he has set such an example in the world of comedy that we can never forget."Despite being from a small place, due to hard work he achieved a big position in the film Industry which is something to learn from him. In the field of comedy, he has done such wonderful work which hardly any other artist will be able to achieve. The way in which he used to present small and big things that were truly unimagined" said Mohanty.The actor added, "You could see his simplicity. Despite growing to become a big name in his field he always used to treat those around him, irrespective of stature with lot of respect and he always used to say that one needs to learn from everyone. I can say Raju Srivastava will always be alive in the hearts of all of us."He continued, "We have a personal relationship with him. When he had a heart attack and was admitted in AIIMS, Delhi, I also went to meet him, and also was in a touch with his family and doctors who were treating him. He fought for his life, but this is a huge loss for the country and for the film Industry."He also tweeted along with the picture of the comedian. He wrote, "Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Raju Srivastav Ji. Condolences to his family during this difficult time. Today, we have lost one of India's finest comedians and as well a human being whose exemplary work will live on in our hearts. OM Shanti."Raju Srivastav died in Delhi on Wednesday at the age of 58, his family confirmed his death to ANI. The comedian died after 41 days of hospitalization. He was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on August 10 after he experienced chest pain and collapsed while working out at a gym. He also underwent an angioplasty the same day.Srivastava was in the entertainment industry since the 1980s and shot to fame after participating in the first season of the reality stand-up comedy show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2005.He had featured in films like 'Maine Pyar Kiya', 'Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya' and 'Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon' among others.

PM Modi, other leaders condole comedian Raju Srivastava's demise

21 Sep 2022

In a tweet, the Prime Minister said: "Raju Srivastava brightened our lives with laughter, humour and positivity. 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." The PM shared a photo of himself with the comedian along with the tweet.Raju Srivastava brightened our lives with laughter, humour and positivity. 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. Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 21, 2022Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said he was saddened by the demise of the comedian. He said, "Raju Srivastav is no more with us. I, on behalf of the people of UP, pray that his soul rests in peace. I extend my condolences to his family."Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also took to his Twitter handle and extended his condolence on the demise of the comedian. Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 21, 2022The tweet reads, "I am deeply saddened by the passing away of renowned comedian, Raju Srivastava ji. Apart from being an accomplished artist, he was also a very lively person. He was also very active in the social field. I extend my condolences to his bereaved family and fans. Shanti!"BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda also shared his condolence. Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) September 21, 2022The tweet reads, "I am speechless to hear the news of the demise of well known comedian Shri Raju Shrivastava ji. Raju Srivastava ji left a different mark in the world of comedy. My condolences to his family and fans in this hour of mourning. May God bless the virtuous soul at his feet."Nitin Gadkari posted, "Anguished to hear about the demise of Comedy Legend Raju Srivastav Ji. An Entertainer par Excellence, his mannerisms & observational comedy truly mirrored the daily life of us Indians. My condolences to his family members. Om Shanti."Anguished to hear about the demise of Comedy Legend Raju Srivastav Ji.An Entertainer par Excellence, his mannerisms & observational comedy truly mirrored the daily life of us Indians.My condolences to his family members. Om Shanti Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) September 21, 2022Punjab chief minister Bhagwant also extended condolences. He tweeted, "#RajuSrivastav ji made us laugh a lot in his life but today it is very sad to hear this news... Worked a lot with him and got to learn a lot... Raju ji may not be with us physically but his performance will always be alive in our hearts. We'll miss you "Gajodhar Bhaiya"." #RajuSrivastav jii ne apne jiivn meN hmeN khuub hNsaayaa lekin aaj ye khbr sunkr bhut dukh ho rhaa hai...unke saath kaaphii kaam kiyaa aur bhut kuch siikhne ko bhii milaa... raajuu jii bhle hii shaariirik taur pr hmaare biic nhiiN haiN pr unkii adaakaarii hmeshaa diloN meN jiivit rhegiiWe'll miss you "Gajodhar Bhaiya". Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) September 21, 2022Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav told reporters: "It's regretful that Raju Srivastava is no more with us. He came from a poor family with his talent & hard work; created his presence in the world. Very few talented comedians like him. I remember how he wanted to contest from Kanpur when he joined SP."The comedian died after 41 days of hospitalisation at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here. Raju was admitted to the hospital on August 10 after he experienced chest pain and collapsed while working out at a gym.For over a month after Srivastava was admitted to the hospital, he was on a ventilator.Srivastava was in the entertainment industry since the 1980s and shot to fame after participating in the first season of the reality stand-up comedy show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2005.He has also appeared in supporting roles in Hindi films such as 'Maine Pyar Kiya', 'Baazigar', the remake of Bombay to Goa and 'Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiya'. Before his death, he was the chairman of the Film Development Council Uttar Pradesh.

Raju Srivastava's health shows minor improvement, comedian still under observation

2 Sep 2022

Raju Srivastava, who has been undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) following cardiac arrest, has shown further minor improvement.A source gave the update regarding Raju Srivastava's health and also revealed that the comedian is still on the ventilator and under observation.The 58-year-old stand-up comedian was admitted to AIIMS on August 10. Srivastava had collapsed after experiencing chest pain while running on the treadmill in a gym. He underwent an angioplasty the same day.His trainer took him to the hospital. At the time of the heart attack, Raju Srivastava was in Delhi to meet some leaders of the state.Earlier, Raju Srivastava's younger brother shared a video message revealing his health details.In the video, he expressed gratitude to the fans for their prayers for the well-being of the comedian's health and refuted farcical rumours about his health. Deepu Srivastava also called Raju Srivastava a fighter. In a video message, he said, "He is a fighter and will soon come back winning the battle and will entertain everyone with his comedy."Earlier, Bollywood actor and comedian Rajpal Yadav had sent his best wishes to Raju Srivastava via an Instagram video. "Bhai Raju Srivastava, get well soon. We are all praying for you and eagerly waiting for you. Your family, your 'sansaar' and your well-wishers, everyone is praying for your speedy recovery," he said.Srivastava has been working in the entertainment industry since the late 1980s and received recognition after participating in the first season of the stand-up comedy show 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge' in 2005.He has featured in films like 'Maine Pyar Kiya', 'Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya', 'Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon' among others.

Raju Srivastava's latest health update: Comedian still on ventilator

25 Aug 2022

Raju Srivastava, who is being treated at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) following cardiac arrest, continues to be on ventilator support.As per a source, Srivastava has shown minor improvement and is under observation.The 58-year-old stand-up comedian was admitted to the AIIMS on August 10. Srivastava had collapsed after experiencing chest pain while working out at a gym. He underwent an angioplasty the same day.Earlier, Raju Srivastava's younger brother shared a video message to reveal details about his health.In the video, he expressed gratitude to the fans for their prayers for the well-being of the comedian's health and refuted farcical rumours about his health. Deepu Srivastava also called Raju Srivastava a fighter. In a video message, he said, "He is a fighter and will soon come back winning the battle and will entertain everyone with his comedy."Srivastava has been working in the entertainment industry since late 1980s, and received recognition after participating in the first season of the stand-up comedy show "The Great Indian Laughter Challenge" in 2005. He has featured in films like 'Maine Pyar Kiya', 'Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya' and 'Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon' among others.

How Raju Srivastava climbed ladder of success from television to big screen

14 Aug 2022

Raju Srivastava, India's greatest standup comic of all time, is currently on a ventilator in the intensive care unit at AIIMS Delhi.He has been active in the entertainment industry since late 1980s, received recognition after participating in the first season of stand-up comedy show "The Great Indian Laughter Challenge" in 2005. Then he went on to climb the ladder of success by sharing big screen with renowned Bollywood stars.The stand-up comedian turned politician and actor is very popular for his stage character 'Gajodhar Bhaiya'.Raju suffered a heart attack on August 10, was born in a middle-class family on December 25, 1963, in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh.He is best known for his keen observation and comic timing of various Indian aspects of life.Ramesh Chandra Srivastava, his father, was a poet known as Balai Kaka. Raju, who is an excellent mimic, has always wanted to be a comedian. He is married to Shikha and the couple has two children Antara and Ayushman.Speaking about the comedian's career, Raju is best known for featuring in several films, including 'Maine Pyar Kiya', 'Baazigar', 'Bombay to Goa', and 'Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya'.Besides films and comedy shows, he also appeared in the third season of the reality show 'Bigg Boss'.Apart from 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge', he has been a part of several other comedy shows including 'Comedy Circus', 'The Kapil Sharma Show', 'Shaktimaan' and others.As per a source, his condition is still critical and is on a ventilator at AIIMS Delhi. Reportedly, he was running on the treadmill when he complained about chest pain. He underwent an angioplasty the same day. However, on Friday night, Raju Srivastava's family issued a statement saying that he is in a stable condition and urged his fans to ignore fake news and rumours about his health.Let's have a look back at Raju Srivastava's popular movies in which he shared screen space with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and other Bollywood superstars, performing small roles, before establishing himself as one of India's premier standup comedians:Raju Srivastava in 'Baazigar' (1993)Raju Srivastava played the role of a college student in Shah Rukh Khan's starrer 'Baazigar'. In the movie, a young man with a vendetta against a business tycoon seduces the man's younger daughter, but she begins to suspect her new lover's connection with her elder sister and his ulterior motive. Directed by Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla and Mastan Alibhai Burmawalla. The movie also starred Kajol and Dalip Tahil.Raju Srivastava in 'Maine Pyar Kiya' (1989)Raju appeared in a cameo role of a driver as a local thug in Salman Khan starrer 'Maine Pyar Kiya'. The romantic-drama flick featuring Khan and Bhagyashree was released across the country in 1989 and is known to be one of the classic films of Indian cinema. Directed by Sooraj R Barjatya.Raju Srivastava in 'Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya' (2001)Raju Srivastav played a role of Baba Chin Chin Choo in the movie. In the movie, three women step out of their houses for earning. However, this irks their jobless husbands who can go to extreme lengths to stop them. Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and A.S. Ravindra Babu. The movie starred Govinda, Juhi Chawla and Tabu.Raju Srivastava in 'Qaidi' (2002)Raju played the role of Havaldaar in the film. The action movie was directed by T.L.V. Prasad and starred Archana, Mithun Chakraborty and Raza Murad.Raju Srivastava in 'Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon' (2003)In the movie, Raju was seen in his biggest role as a servant. This is the story of Sanjana, a girl of today's generation full of life and vibrant ecstasy. She lives life on her own terms and gets very upset when her mother Susheela, arranges for her to see a boy leading to a marriage prospect. Directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya, the film starred Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor and Abhisekh Bachchan.

Raju Srivastava's condition is stable, says family; urges fans to ignore rumours

12 Aug 2022

Raju Srivastava's Family statementHe was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on August 10 after experiencing chest pain while working out at the gym. He underwent an angioplasty later.Raju suffered a cardiac arrest while working out on Wednesday morning. Reportedly, he was running on the treadmill when he complained about chest pain.He's recovering and will be kept under observation for a few days before being discharged.While his fans pray for his health, more details are awaited in this regard.Speaking about the comedian's career, Raju is best known for featuring in several films, including 'Maine Pyar Kiya', 'Baazigar', 'Bombay to Goa', and 'Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya'. He also appeared in the third season of the reality show 'Bigg Boss'. After performing as a stand-up comedian on the show 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge', he came into the limelight for his great comic timing.