Raju Srivastava’s condition deteriorates, ‘almost brain dead’, says close aide.
Comedian Raju Srivastava was declared brain dead, expert says there is a slim chance of recovery as the body was unable to survive without artificial life support. His medical condition has deteriorated further.
Fellow comic and friend, Sunil Pal, in an emotional video, has shared that doctors at AIIMS (in Delhi) are unable to do much to save Srivastava and that his brain has stopped functioning. In the video released on Instagram recently, Pal can be seen requesting fans to offer their sincere prayers for Srivastava.
Raju Srivastava’s brain is not functioning.
Raju Srivastava’s friends and family were shocked after finding out about his critical condition. When IndiaToday.in spoke to Raju’s friends in Kanpur, they shared that Raju’s health deteriorated last night due to swelling in his brain.
Meanwhile, Garvit Narang said that the doctors said that after they gave injections to Raju Srivastava, there was swelling in the brain. It is possible that after the swelling subsides, Raju’s condition will improve and the brain will start functioning again.
Raju Srivastava suffered a heart attack on August 10. He was working out on the treadmill when he experienced chest pain and collapsed. He was brought to AIIMS Delhi by his trainer and was given CPR twice to resuscitate his heart.
He hasn’t regained consciousness after suffering cardiac arrest. During the heart attack, Raju Srivastava also suffered immense brain damage. He continues to be in critical condition and is still on ventilator support. His condition has neither improved nor declined.
Rumors about Raju Srivastava’s death were doing the rounds, leaving a tense situation for everyone. Pinkvilla contacted comedian-friend Ahsaan Qureshi to find out the exact situation. He told us, “Doctors have given up. They’ve told the family that they could do whatever possible to save him, and now only a miracle can save him.
The news about his death is untrue. The doctors have said that his brain is dead. His condition is very critical. We all friends are praying and chanted Hanuman Chalisa a few minutes ago. He is in Delhi AIIMS as of now. I request everyone to pray for a miracle to happen.”
Raju’s manager shared the comedian’s health update.
On August 16th, Raju’s manager, Nayan Soni, shared the comedian’s health update and informed him that his condition is improving. In a PTI report, Nayan said that Raju’s condition is slowly getting better and he is responding to the treatment.
He also shared that Raju can now move his body parts a bit. Sharing more information on the nation’s favourite comedian, Nayan said that Raju continues to remain in the ICU and on the ventilator, and doctors have informed them that it will take about a week for him to regain consciousness.
On August 13th, 2022, Raju’s family issued a statement to give an update on his health condition and said that he is stable and requested to ignore any kind of rumours.
Raju Srivastava’s family released a note
Raju Srivastava’s family released a note to give an update on his health and said that he is stable. The note read, “Dear all, Raju Srivastava Ji’s condition is stable.
We are praying for his speedy recovery. The doctors are treating him and are doing their best. Thanks to all the well-wishers for their continued love and support. Please ignore any rumour/fake news being circulated. Please pray for him. – Raju Srivastava’s Family”.
Earlier, Raju Srivastava’s friend and comedian Ahsaan Qureshi gave Pinkvilla an update about his health and said that India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi also telephoned Raju Srivastava’s wife Shikha to enquire about his health and offered support. He also said that even Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has offered his support.
About Raju Srivastava
Raju Srivastava is a popular comedian who has been a part of several comedy shows. Speaking about Raju Srivastava’s recent activities, he is quite active on social media, and his latest video on Instagram has him giving a hilarious twist to the information spread about COVID-19 via mobile caller tunes.
He mimicked a few actors and showed how veteran actors like Shashi Kapoor, Vinod Khanna, and others would have given that information. Srivastava was a part of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, Comedy Circus, The Kapil Sharma Show, Shaktimaan, and others. The comedian was also featured in Bollywood films like Maine Pyaar Kiya, Tezaab, Baazigar, and more. He was recently seen as a special guest on India’s Laughter Champion.
