Popular comedian-actor Raju Srivastava continues to be critical and on life support in the intensive care unit of AIIMS here, hospital sources said Monday. Srivastava was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here after he suffered a heart attack on August 10. The 58-year-old stand-up comic underwent an angioplasty the same day. Raju Srivastava’s Nephew Kushal Srivastava Shares Comedian’s Health Update, Urges Fans To Not Believe in Rumours.

"His condition remains critical. (There is) no improvement. He continues to be on life support," the source told PTI. Last Friday, Srivastava's family released a statement on his official Instagram page, saying his condition was "stable" and requested people to "ignore any rumour/fake news being circulated". Kailash Kher Shares a Video Requesting His Fans To Pray for Raju Srivastava’s Early Recovery and Stop Spreading Rumours – WATCH.

A familiar face in the entertainment industry since the 1980s, Srivastava catapulted to fame after participating in the first season of the reality stand-up comedy show "The Great Indian Laughter Challenge" in 2005. Srivastava has featured in Hindi films such as Maine Pyar Kiya, Baazigar, the remake of Bombay to Goa and Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiya. He is also the chairman of the Film Development Council Uttar Pradesh.

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