Remembering Raju Srivastava: From Indian Wedding Scene To Breaking News, Best Acts Of The Comedian

Popular comedian Raju Srivastava has passed away at the age of 58. The comedian took his last breath at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi.

Popular comedian Raju Srivastava has passed away at the age of 58.

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New Delhi: Popular comedian Raju Srivastava passed away at the age of 58 on Wednesday. The comedian took his last breath at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. Raju was admitted to AIIMS after he had a heart attack on August 10.  His family confirmed the news to ANI. 

The stand-up comic had suffered a heart attack while exercising.  "He was doing his routine exercise and while he was on the treadmill, he suddenly fell down. He suffered a heart attack and was immediately taken to the AIIMS hospital," Raju Srivastava’s cousin had earlier told PTI. 

Raju Srivastava was one of the most popular and one of the firsts stand-up comedians of the country. He started his career as a stand-up comedian when not people even knew the term for it and made his way to the top with his trademark style. He rose to fame with the first-of-its-kind stand-up comedy talent hunt show 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge', with its first season premiering in the year 2005. There are so many unforgettable sketches of the comedian that leave us in splits every time we watch it. 

Best known for his stage character ‘Gajodhar’, there are many performances of the comedian that are worth watching every time you feel a little low and want to cheer yourself up. Here are a few sketches by the comedian that have stood the test of time and make you laugh even now. There is no better way to remember the man who made you laugh all his life than by watching his exemplary work.

1. Vidaai: Apt representation of all that happens in any Indian wedding - from bride to, bride's parents to infamous 'fufaji'

2. Cricket, audience and sponsors: Dedicated to all sports experts who don't know how to even hit a straight ball but are pro in giving expert advice while sitting at their home. 

3. On media and breaking news: Who can forget one of the most famous acts of Raju Srivastava where he captures the state of news media in a perfect way

4. Indian Railways: An apt representation of all that happens on a railway station and train journey

5. Craze for Bollywood actors: In this act, Raju Srivastava imitates fans who are crazy about their favourite celebrities but are also insensitive towards them 

6. State of teachers of UP and Bihar: When teachers don't even know who is the President of India