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Big B to narrate 'The Journey of India' for Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
The Journey of India show will commemorate India's tapestry of heritage, innovation and contemporary marvels that have paved the way for cutting-edge advancement.
Brightened our lives with laughter, humour and positivity': PM Modi
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.
From Rs 50 per show to 'King of Comedy': Raju Srivastava's inspiring life
Raju was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to a government employee and poet, Ramesh Chandra Srivastava, and homemaker, Saraswati Srivastava. Named Satya Prakash Srivastava at birth, Raju harboured the dream of becoming a comic artiste since his childhood and he moved to Mumbai in the 1980s to give a definitive shape to his dream.
Varsha Bollamma's 'tough' questions entertain fans, followers
Taking to Instagram, the actress wrote: "After years of research, I bring to you the toughest questions to crack.!! #DontHate," and posted the clip. Some of the questions she asked and answered in the clip included: "What did one volcano say to another?"
'House of the Dragon' gathers steam, averages 29 mn viewers per episode in US
Additionally, Season 1 is averaging 29 million viewers per episode across its first five episodes. That's a massive audience for any premium cable series, and a very promising sign that it is going the way of its predecessor. 'Game of Thrones' averaged more than 44 million viewers per episode for its eighth and final season in 2019.
'I wish a miracle would have saved Raju bhai', says good friend Sunil Pal
Suni Pal, who over the past 43 days, often asked admirers of the late comedian to stay positive and pray for his recovery, was in tears when he said: "He was fighting a battle for the past 40 days and never thought even in my dreams that he would leave us like this.
We have lost a gem': Condolences start pouring in for Raju Srivastava
The first to react was Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, who said: "It is regrettable that Raju Srivastava is no more with us. He came from a poor family, but with his talent and hard work, he created his presence in the world. There are very few talented comedians like him. I remember how he wanted to contest from Kanpur when he joined SP."
India has one less reason to laugh; our favourite 'Gajodar Bhaiyya' is no more
Raju Srivastav passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), where he had been rushed on August 9 after he complained of chest pain and collapsed in the South Delhi gym where he was working out. Srivastav was at once moved to the Intensive Care Unit and put on a ventilator. Doctors had then said that he had suffered brain damage.
Oscars 2023: FFI picks 'Chhello Show' as India's official entry
The Film Federation of India made the announcement about the selection on Tuesday. The film, directed by Pan Nalin, is an auto-biographical drama and finds its physical setting in the western region of Gujarat. Born in Adtala village in Lathi Taluka of Amreli district, Gujarat, and originally named Nalin Kumar Pandya, he is the son of a tea vendor father, who own a stall in Khijadiya railway station near Amreli.
Comedian Raju Srivastav passes away
Popular comedian Raju Srivastav, who had been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in the Capital, about six weeks ago, passed away on Wednesday, according to his family. He was 59. Srivastav was rushed to hospital on August 10 and put on a ventilator after he complained of chest pain and collapsed in his gym.
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