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Raju Srivastava breathed his last on Wednesday at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi. The comedian who has a great fan following is now being remembered for his evergreen comic acts.

For many he was the one who started the trend of stand-up comedy. Twitter was flooded with condolences texts.  Prime Minister Modi expressd his condolences at the comedian's demise

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

Sunil Pal, the comedian who won the first season of 'The Great India Laughter Challenge', where Raju Srivastava was the first runner-up, said his late friend was justifiably called the 'King of Comedy'.

Alvida Raju bhai, jaldi milte hai 😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/komEXn5Ccq

— Sunil Pal Comedian (@iSunilPal) September 21, 2022

Comedian Bharti Singh expressed her shock and grief while talking to an Indian news agency, "I am at the shoot and have to make everyone laugh, but I don't know how to do it. I am in pain but even then I can't say this to anyone that I want to cry."

"I have watched his movies and as a comedienne I learned a lot from him, but now who is going to guide us when the king of comedy is no more. I watched him on 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge', he inspired me a lot. It's a great loss for the entire country. I don't have words to express how I am feeling right now", she added. 

Kiku Sharda called it a huge loss to the country.

Shocked & Broken with the news of our favourite #RajuSrivastav Ji 🙏🏻 My heartfelt condolences to his family. #riprajusrivastav pic.twitter.com/SLbJtZqiHk

— Bharti singh (@bharti_lalli) September 21, 2022

Unbelievable!! Huge loss for the country, a very fine artist, a great human being and a beautiful soul. Will miss you Raju bhai 🙏🏻#rajushrivastav #RIP pic.twitter.com/bE43uMxiFE

— kiku sharda 🇮🇳 (@kikusharda) September 21, 2022

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