RAJU SRIVASTAV: Celebs pay tribute

The news of Raju Srivastav ’ s death came as a wave of shock to his well-wishers and sent the nation into a state of mourning. His comedian friends and actors, everyone paid their condolences to the actor and comedian and his family. 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.” 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.”

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.” One of the closest friends of Raju Srivastava, Shekhar Suman too tweeted and mourned his friend’s death. He wrote, “What 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.” 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.”