Raju Srivastav Comedian Biography

December 25, 1963 - September 21, 2022

Raju Srivastava, one of India's most popular comedians, was born on December 25, 1963, in a middle-class family in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

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Raju Srivastava married Shikha Srivastava in Lucknow on July 1, 1993. They have two children: Ayushman, a son, and Antara, a daughter.

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After finishing his education in Kanpur, the aspiring comedian relocated to Mumbai to pursue his dream of becoming the renowned comedian that he is today.

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Raju Srivastava began acting in films after moving to Mumbai. In 1988, he made his Bollywood debut in the film Tezaab.

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The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, a show on Star One, proved to be a great moment in the comedian's career.

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He had a wonderful personality and will be forever remembered. RIP Raju Srivastava

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