Mumbai: It hasn’t been a single day when people didn’t pray for the speedy recovery of famous comedian Raju Srivastava who made numerous generations laugh together with his peerless comic timing. But, the news of his death came as a wave of shock to his fans, well-wishers and led the nation in a state of mourning.

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Srivastava was being treated at a hospital in the capital, Delhi, following a heart attack on 10 August. The comedian had been taken to hospital and put on life-support after experiencing chest pain and collapsing while working out at the gym. Last week, his family said that Srivastava was recovering slowly but remained on ventilator.

After hearing the heart breaking news of the famous comedian’s death, celebrities and fans paid condolences to the actor and his family. Starting from politicians to his comedian friends and actors, everyone paid tribute to the comedian.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to share how saddening his demise is for everyone. “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,” he wrote.

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. pic.twitter.com/U9UjGcfeBK

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 21, 2022

India’s Home Minister, Amit Shah tweeted, “Renowned comedian Raju Srivastava ji had a unique style, he impressed everyone with his amazing talent. His death is a great loss to the art world. I express my condolences to his family and fans. May God give them the strength to bear his grief. Om Shanti Shanti.”

सुप्रसिद्ध हास्य कलाकार राजू श्रीवास्तव जी का एक विशिष्ट अंदाज था, उन्होंने अपनी अद्भुत प्रतिभा से सभी को प्रभावित किया। उनका निधन कला जगत के लिए एक बड़ी क्षति है। मैं उनके परिजनों व प्रशंसकों के प्रति संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ। ईश्वर उन्हें यह दुःख सहने की शक्ति दें। ॐ शांति शांति

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 21, 2022

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh too condoled his family after the passing away of the comedy legend. He wrote, “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.”

सुप्रसिद्ध हास्य कलाकार, राजू श्रीवास्तव जी के निधन से मुझे गहरा दुःख हुआ है। वे एक मंझे हुए कलाकार होने के साथ-साथ एक बेहद ज़िंदादिल इंसान भी थे। सामाजिक क्षेत्र में भी वे काफ़ी सक्रिय रहते थे। उनके शोकाकुल परिवार एवं प्रशंसकों के प्रति मैं अपनी संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ।ॐ शान्ति!

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 21, 2022

Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal extended his condolences as he tweeted, “Very sad to hear the demise of famous comedian Raju Srivastava ji. May God give place to the departed soul at his feet. My condolences to his family and all his fans in this time of sorrow.”

मशहूर हास्य कलाकार राजू श्रीवास्तव जी का निधन बेहद दुखद। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने श्रीचरणों में स्थान दें। इस दुख की घड़ी में उनके परिजनों एवं सभी प्रशंसकों के प्रति मेरी संवेदनाएँ। pic.twitter.com/l7cPK1bCAS

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) September 21, 2022

Calling Raju a person who made everyone laugh, Politician Jaya Prada tweeted, “Famous comedian Raju Srivastav Ji is no more with us. The person who always made everyone laugh became silent today and made everyone sad. Humble Tribute to him RIP #comedian.”

मशहूर कमेडियन Raju Srivastav जी हमारे बीच नही रहे।
सबकों हमेशा हँसाने वाला इंसान आज खुद खामोश हो गया और सबको दुःखी कर गया। उन्हें विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि #RIP #comedian#rajusrivastava pic.twitter.com/0xzAW6VBjP

— Jaya Prada (@realjayaprada) September 21, 2022

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri called him a friend and brother while expressing his grief over his death. “My brother, friend and the country’s wave of happiness, Raju Srivastava is no more. I am 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.”

RIP LEGEND #rajusrivastava. Will always cherish this evening. Thanks for the entertainment and inspiring a generation of comedians.???? pic.twitter.com/DNxckkCIQn

— Vipul Goyal (@HumorouslyVipul) September 21, 2022

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Ajay Devgn too tweeted his condolences along with a picture of the comedian. He wrote, “In your lifetime you gifted us laughs & more laughs, on & off the screen. Your untimely demise makes me very sad. RIP Raju. Om Shanti. May the Almighty give your family strength in this hour of bereavement.”

In your lifetime you gifted us laughs & more laughs, on & off the screen. Your untimely demise makes me very sad.
RIP Raju. ???? Shanti.
May the Almighty give your family strength in this hour of bereavement ???? pic.twitter.com/RWG6AcHrid

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) September 21, 2022

Ex-cricketer Virender Sehwag wrote, “Om Shanti, Raju Bhai. A genuine comedian who made people laugh with clean humour and sharp observation. Condolences to his family and fans. #rajusrivastav”.

Sonu Sood shared his grief by tweeting a black and white picture of Raju Srivastav along with the words, “RIP Raju Bhai.”

RIP Raju Bhai ???? pic.twitter.com/RfnAMh1hFN

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) September 21, 2022

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar mourned the comedian’s loss as he tweeted, “Saddened to hear the tragic news of Raju Srivastav’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 & admirers. #omshanti.”

Saddened to hear the tragic news of Raju Srivastav'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 & admirers. #OmShanti ???? pic.twitter.com/NJw68EpcRH

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) September 21, 2022

One of the closest friends of Raju Srivastava, Shekhar Suman too tweeted and mourned his friend’s death. He 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.May God grant him eternal peace.#omshanti.”

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.May God grant him eternal peace.#OmShanti

— Shekhar Suman (@shekharsuman7) September 21, 2022

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Similarly, several other politicians and celebrities paid their condolences to Raju Srivastava who has left a hole in the entertainment industry. His place is something that can never be filled by any other comedian. His sense of humour, comedic timing and sheer humility captured everyone’s hearts. Rest in peace to the legend and condolences to the mourning family.