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Indian comedian Born: December 25, 1963 (age 58 years), Kanpur, India Spouse: Shikha Srivastava Notable works and roles: Standup Comedy on The Great Indian Laughter Challenge Children: Aayushmaan Srivastava, Antra Srivastav Parents: Ramesh Chandra Srivastava, Saraswati Srivastava Siblings: Deepu Srivastava Name: Raju Srivastava Real Name: Satya Prakash Srivastava Other Names: Raju Bhaiya, Gajodhar Bhaiya Birth Date: December 25, 1963 Age (as of 2022): 58 years Place of Birth: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India Hometown: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India Religion: Hinduism Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Nationality: Indian Father’s Name: Ramesh Chandra Srivastava Father’s Profession: Government employee and poet Mother’s Name: Saraswati Srivastava Mother’s Profession: Homemaker Siblings (if any): Deepu Srivastava (Younger brother)
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Srivastav married Shikha from Lucknow on 1 July 1993. Together they have two children, Antara and Ayushman. In 2010, Srivastav received threatening calls from Mumbai warning him not to crack jokes on underworld don Dawood Ibrahim during his shows. He suffered a heart attack on 10 August 2022 while he was working out in the gym. He underwent an angioplasty and was put on ventilator. Swelling was observed in his brain during his treatment and he was also treated by neurologists. His condition is stated to be critical. Popularly known as Gajodhar Bhaiya, Indian comedian and politician Raju Srivastava has been under medical care by AIIMS following brain damage post heart attack. The celebrated comedian continues to be on the ventilator and the fans are praying for his recovery. Known for his exemplary observation and stupendous comic timing, Raju Srivastava has ruled the realm of Indian comedy for decades. His life journey is undoubted a great inspiration to youngsters, fans, and budding comedians. Born in a Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, middle-class family on December 25, 1963, Raju Srivastava is today one of India’s most popular comedians. He is also an actor and politician. His father, Ramesh Chandra Srivastava was a government employee and poet, affectionately known as Balai Kaka. To the great surprise of many of his fans, Raju Srivastava’s real name is Satya Prakash Srivastava. However, the comedian was affectionately called by other names too, like Gajodhar Bhaiya and Raju Bhaiya. Raju Srivastava had always been inclined toward mimicry. The art of mimicry sparked the fire of comedy in his heart and that’s when he started holding the dream of becoming a comedian. Soon after completing his education in his hometown, Kanpur, the aspiring comedian moved to Mumbai to fulfill his dream of becoming the renowned comedian that he is today. After moving to Mumbai, Raju Srivastava grabbed some small roles in movies. His first role in Bollywood was in the movie Tezaab, in 1988. The comedian received much applause for his tiny role in the film. He was also seen doing small roles in many other Bollywood movies such as Maine Pyaar Kiya, Baazigar, Abhay, Big Brother, and Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa among others. Star One’s show titled The Great Indian Laughter Challenge proved to be a major turning point in the comedian’s life.
