Comedian Raju Srivastava Stable, Says Wife

Doctors are Treating Him Well, don’t spread Rumours...

New Delhi: On Thursday, the popular actor-comedian's wife Shikha Srivastava said that Raju Srivastava is a "fighter and will come back to be amongst all of us".

The 58-year-old comedian was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) after he suffered a heart attack on August 10. He underwent an angioplasty the same day and has been on a ventilator since that day.

Ms. Shikha said her husband is "stable" and the doctors are treating him really well.

"He is stable. Doctors are treating him well. Raju ji is a fighter and he will come back to be amongst all of us. He will again make us laugh. We need your prayers and wishes," Ms. Shikha told PTI.

Mr. Srivastava, a stand-up comedian who joined the BJP in 2014, was trending on Twitter on Thursday with many posts speculating about his health.

Ms. Shikha requested the media and the fans to not spread rumours as it affects the family's "morale".

"I am requesting, kindly do not spread rumours. It affects our family morale. We do not want negativity; we need positivity so that he can recover quickly. Please pray for his speedy recovery and he will be back soon. Doctors are giving their best and Raju ji is supporting them, He is a real fighter and he is fighting.," she added.

A day earlier, sources said, Mr. Srivastava was critical and had suffered brain damage.

"He continues to be on life support and his health condition is critical. He has suffered brain damage. He has not yet gained consciousness," a source told PTI.

Mr. Srivastava participated in the first season of the reality stand-up comedy show "The Great Indian Laughter Challenge" in 2005.