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Raju Srivastava Biography: Raju Srivastava, comedian and a renowned actor passed away on September 21, 2022. As per the media reports, the news of his death was confirmed by his family. Raju Srivastava was earlier admitted to AIIMS Delhi on August 10 this year after experiencing chest pain. He collapsed while working out at the gym. 

Known for his exemplary observation and stupendous comic timing, Raju Srivastava had ruled the realm of Indian comedy for decades. His life journey was undoubtedly a great inspiration to youngsters, fans, and budding comedians. Read on to know more about the comedy star’s life.

Raju Srivastava Biography

Name:

Raju Srivastava

Real Name:

Satya Prakash Srivastava

Other Names:

Raju Bhaiya, Gajodhar Bhaiya

Birth Date:

December 25, 1963

Death

September 21, 2022

Place of Birth:

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Hometown:

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Religion:

Hinduis

Raju Srivastav

Indian comedian, actor and politician (1963–2022)

Satya Prakash Srivastav (25 December 1963 – 21 September 2022), known professionally as Raju Srivastav and often credited as Gajodhar, was an Indian comedian, actor and politician.[1] He was born in Patna, Bihar, and moved to Mumbai in the 1980s to work in the Hindi film industry. He acted in Baazigar, Bombay to Goa, Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya among others. He contested in the comedy show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge and became the runner-up. He won the title of "The King of Comedy" in its spin-off show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge – Champions. He did many stand-up comedy live shows.

He had been a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party since 2014.

Early life

He was born in 1963 in Kanpur city in the state of Uttar Pradesh in a Kayastha family.[2] His father Ramesh Srivastav was a poet. In his childhood, Srivastav liked to mimic film stars including Amitabh Bachchan.[3]

Career

In 1980s he moved to Mumbai, and started his career

Raju Srivastava Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

Birth nameSatya Prakash Srivastava
Other nameGajodhar Bhaiya

Note: This was his stage name.
Profession(s)Comedian, Actor, Politician
Famous forBecoming the second runner up of the comedy show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2005
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 170 cm
in meters- 1.70 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 7”
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutFilm: Tezaab (1988)

TV: Dekh Bhai Dekh (1994)
Awards, Honours, Achievements • 2016: Yash Bharati Award by the Government of Uttar Pradesh

• 2016: Award at Gata Rahe Mera Dil- PHD Excellence Awards & Musical Evening

• 2017: Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award

• 2020: Award for one of the top 100 personalities of India
Political Career
Political Party • Samajwadi Party (2013-2014)

• Bharatiya Janata Party (2014-Present)
Political Journey• In 2013, Samajwadi Party fielded him from the Kanpur Lok Sabha constituency for the 2014 g

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