New Delhi: Articulating the sentiments of Raju Srivastava fans across the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that the comedian, who passed away after a 43-day struggle September 21 at the age of 58, “brightened our lives with laughter, humour and positivity”.
The Prime Minister said: “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.”
Noting Srivastava’s “untimely demise”, former President Ram Nath Kovind described him as the “mimicry king and excellent artiste”, even as he shared his “heartfelt condolences” with the comedian’s family, friends and fans.
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
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi said: “Pained to hear about the loss of renowned comedian Raju Srivastava ji. A gem who pulled away the distress of millions with his piece of work. Apart from being an accomplished artiste, he was a great human being. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and admirers.”
Pained to hear about the loss of renowned comedian, Raju Srivastava ji. A gem who pulled away distress of millions with his piece of work, apart from being an accomplished artist, he was a great human-being.
My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends & admirers.
Om Shanti! pic.twitter.com/v9mGDKf91n
— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) September 21, 2022
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Tamil actress and BJP spokesperson Khushbu Sundar said: “They say laughter is the best medicine. And those who have made us laugh depart, they leave behind memories of happiness and that is how they want us to remember them. Will always remember him with a smile and a teardrop.”
They say laughter is the best medicine. And those who have made us laugh depart, they leave behind memories of happiness and how they want us to remember them. Will always remember him with a smile & a drop of tear.#RajuSrivastav
Deepest condolences to his family.
Om Shanti 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Ig597AK5DB— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) September 21, 2022
Shiv Sena leader and former Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray said: “Bidding adieu to Raju Srivastava ji. He will always be remembered for the laughter he brought to millions of people! My heartfelt condolences are with his family and loved ones in this hour of grief.”
Bidding adieu to Raju Srivastava ji. He will always be remembered for the laughter he brought to millions of people!
My heartfelt condolences are with his family and loved ones in this hour of grief.
Om Shanti 🙏🏼
— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) September 21, 2022
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh spoke on behalf of his family when he said: “Truly upsetting news of the untimely demise of our dearest Raju Srivastava bhai. You have left us with a gift of smiles and laughs on and off the screen forever. The Mukesh family extends our deepest condolences to the [Srivastava] family.”
Truly upsetting news of the untimely demise of our dearest Raju Shrivastava bhai. You have left us with a gift of smiles and laughs on & off the screen forever.
The Mukesh family extend our deepest condolences to the family, may the lord give them strength 🙏 pic.twitter.com/cSeSE25K08— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) September 21, 2022
Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan said in his tweet: “Saddened to hear the tragic news of Raju Srivastava’s demise. May God bless his soul. You will be in our hearts forever. My condolences to his family and admirers.”
Saddened to hear the tragic news of Raju Srivastav’s demise. May God bless his soul. You will be in our hearts forever. My condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/bbeBQaCug2
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) September 21, 2022
