Raju Srivastava Age, Wiki and Bio

Raju Srivastava

Quick Info

ProfessionComedian, Actor, Politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth25/12/1963
Age58 years (died on 21, Sep, 2022)
BirthplaceKanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Date of Death21/09/2022

Bio/Wiki

Birth nameSatya Prakash Srivastava
Other nameGajodhar Bhaiya

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 7”
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Zodiac signCapricorn
HometownKidwai Nagar, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Date of Death21/09/2022
Place of DeathAIIMS, Delhi
Death CauseCardiac Arrest

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date17/05/1993

Family

FatherRamesh Chandra Srivastava (Balai Kaka) (poet and government employee)
MotherSaraswati Srivastava
Siblings
Brother(s)5
SisterSudha Srivastava
SpouseShikha Srivastava (homemaker)
Children
SonAayushmaan Srivastava (sitar player)
DaughterAntara Srivastava (film director)

Career

Debut
FilmTezaab (1988)
TVDekh Bhai Dekh (1994)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 2016: Yash Bharati Award by the Government of Uttar Pradesh
  • 2016: Award at Gata Rahe Mera Dil- PHD Excellence Awards & Musical Evening
  • 2017: Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award
  • 2020: Award for one of the top 100 personalities of India
Political Career
Political Party
  • Samajwadi Party (2013-2014)
  • Bharatiya Janata Party (2014-Present)
Political Journey
  • In 2013, fielded by Samajwadi Party for Kanpur Lok Sabha constituency
  • 11 March 2014: Quit Samajwadi Party and joined BJP
  • Nominated by PM Narendra Modi as Brand Ambassador of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in U.P.

Favourites

ActorAmitabh Bachchan
TV Shows
  • Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! (2015)
  • Happu Ki Ultan Paltan (2019)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Raju Srivastava gained fame as a comedian and actor after achieving 2nd place in 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge' in 2005.
He held the position of chairman in the Film Development Council, Uttar Pradesh.
Having a talent for mimicry from a young age, Raju emulated various personalities.
Choosing comedy as his career, he rose to prominence for his stand-up performances.
His work spanned across Bollywood movies, TV programs, and comedy contests.
Raju openly shared his romantic journey with his spouse Shikha.
He was an active participant in social causes like the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
Suggesting the establishment of a film city in Varanasi, he proposed the idea to CM Yogi Adityanath.
Sadly, Raju Srivastava passed away at 58 years old due to a heart attack in 2022.