'Raju Srivastava's Health Is Stable', Comedian's Family Urges People To Not Fall For Rumours

Recent reports claimed that Raju Srivastava's health is deteriorating after he underwent angioplasty following a heart attack on August 10. The popular Indian comedian and actor had suffered a heart attack while he was working out at a gym.?

He was immediately shifted to Delhi's AIIMS hospital for treatment where doctors performed (angioplasty) a surgery to widen his blocked coronary arteries.?Post the surgery, Raju Srivastava was kept under observation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) but he remained unconscious for several hours.?

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However, on Friday, the comedian's family officially announced on Instagram that Raju Srivastava's health condition is currently stable. They even urged his fans to not fall for any rumours about his health and ignore fake news.?

"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.?

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Please ignore any rumour/fake news being circulated. Please pray for him," the official statement issued by Raju Srivastava's family read.

According to ETimes, comedian Ahsaan Qureshi, who happens to be Raju's close friend and colleague had earlier stated, “Raju has been unconscious for the past 25-30 hours. The doctors have asked to wait and watch as he is under observation in the ICU. A few hours ago, the doctors shared that Raju made some slight movements but his brain isn't functioning completely and is unresponsive.”?

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Shekhar Suman also shared Raju Srivastava's health update on Twitter. He revealed that Raju has been unconscious for several hours and urged fans to pray for his speedy recovery.?

"Raju Srivastava hasn't regained consciousness in the last 46 hrs..plz all Indians pray hard for his recovery. We can't afford to lose this gem. I'm sure he is going to come back. God is great.Har Har Mahadev," he wrote.?

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It has been reported that comedian Raju was running on a treadmill when he felt uneasy and complained of chest pain before collapsing on the floor of the gym. He was rushed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi for treatment.?

While his brother Ashish Srivastava said that Raju had a mild heart attack, it looks otherwise as doctors at the hospital apparently stated that the comedian has suffered a brain damage.

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