Raju Srivastava cremated in Delhi today. India bids teary goodbye to Gajodhar Bhaiya

Raju Srivastava passed away on September 21 after suffering a heart attack last month. The popular comedian was cremated in Delhi today, September 22.

One of the most popular stand-up comedians in India, Raju Srivastava passed away on September 21 after a long fight. He was 58 years old. He breathed his last at AIIMS, Delhi, where he was admitted after suffering a heart attack on August 10. Raju Srivastava was cremated on Thursday, September 22. Raju's family members - his wife Shikha, son Ayushman and daughter Antara - decided that the cremation will be held in Delhi. Earlier, they were contemplating taking Raju to Mumbai or Kanpur. The comedian was cremated at Nigambodh Ghat surrounded by his loved ones.

Raju Srivastava had suffered severe brain damage after the cardiac arrest, and had remained unconscious and under observation at AIIMS, Delhi since August 10. He passed away on September 21, and after a postmortem, he was cremated today. Raju Srivastava's brother-in-law had earlier confirmed that Raju's funeral will be held in Delhi. The comedian's body was taken to Dashratpuri near Dwarka, Delhi. His last rites were held in Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi, which is located on the banks of the Yamuna river coast.

Here are some glimpses from Raju Srivastava's funeral at Nigambodh Ghat:

Jaiveer Singh, Minister of Tourism & Culture in the Government of Uttar Pradesh, was spotted at Nighambodh Ghat for the comedian's funeral.

Delhi | Mortal remains of comedian #RajuSrivastav being taken to Nigambodh Ghat crematorium for last rites.He passed away at AIIMS yesterday after being admitted here on August 10 after experiencing chest pain & collapsing while working out at the gym. pic.twitter.com/xosdquZoAY