Comic Raju Srivastava stays on life help

There was no enchancment within the situation of in style comedian-actor Raju Srivastava as he stays on life help within the intensive care unit of AIIMS right here, hospital sources stated on Sunday.

The 58-year-old stand-up comedian was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) right here after struggling a coronary heart assault on Wednesday. He underwent an angioplasty the identical day.

“Srivastava stays crucial and on life help. There was no enchancment in his situation. He continues to be unconscious. He suffered mind harm after coronary heart assault,” the supply advised PTI.

On Friday night time, Srivastava’s household launched an announcement on his official Instagram web page, saying the comic’s situation is “steady”.

“Raju Srivastava ji’s situation is steady. We’re praying for his speedy restoration. The docs are treating him and are doing their finest. Because of all of the properly wishers for continued love and help,” the household stated within the assertion.

The household additionally requested folks to “ignore any hearsay/faux information being circulated”. The comedian had a coronary heart assault whereas exercising at a resort’s gymnasium right here.

Srivastava, who has been energetic within the leisure business since late Nineteen Eighties, obtained recognition after taking part within the first season of stand-up comedy present “The Nice Indian Laughter Problem” in 2005.

He has featured in Hindi movies reminiscent of “Maine Pyar Kiya”, “Baazigar”, “Bombay to Goa” (remake) and “Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiya”. He was one of many contestants on “Bigg Boss” season three.

Srivastava can be the chairman of the Movie Growth Council Uttar Pradesh.