Crediting Amitabh Bachchan for taking part in an instrumental function in her father’s success, Antara, daughter of late comedian-actor Raju Srivastava, on Tuesday expressed her gratitude in direction of the megastar for standing by their household in these robust occasions.
Srivastava, who was first seen for his resemblance to Bachchan, regarded the veteran actor as his childhood hero and idol. The comic died final Wednesday on the Delhi-based All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) after 41 days in hospital. He was 58.
In an Instagram submit shared on Srivastava’s official web page, Antara thanked Bachchan for being a supply of “strength and support” to the household. “Extremely grateful to Shri @amitabh bachchan uncle for being there for us each single day throughout this robust time. Your prayers gave us an abundance of power and help, which we’ll keep in mind perpetually…
“My mother Shikha, brother @aayushmaan.srivastava, my entire family and I, @antarasrivastava, are eternally thankful to you. The love and admiration he receives globally is all because of you,” she wrote alongside the photographs of her father with the display screen legend.
According to Antara, Raju Srivastava had saved Bachchan’s quantity as ‘Guru ji’ in his contacts. “You are my father’s idol, inspiration, love and Guru. Since the first time dad saw you on the big screen, you have stayed within him forever. He not just followed you on-screen but off it also,” she additional stated.
During his hospitalisation, Amitabh Bachchan had despatched a voice be aware to Srivastava’s household to assist them with the stand-up artiste’s remedy.
“Him reacting on listening to your audio clip clearly shows what you meant to him,” added Antara within the submit. A day after Srivastava’s demise, Bachchan had posted a tribute on his private weblog and remembered the comedian for his “sense of timing and the colloquial humour”.
Raju Srivastava was admitted to AIIMS on August 10 following a coronary heart assault whereas figuring out at a Delhi resort health club. He was cremated within the presence of household and shut associates in Delhi final Thursday.
Srivastava, whose profession spanned nearly 4 many years within the comedy and movie circuit, featured in hit Hindi films comparable to Maine Pyaar Kiya and Baazigar earlier than gaining nationwide fame as a participant within the 2005 comedy competitors present The Great Indian Laughter Challenge.
He was additionally the chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Film Development Council.
Raju Srivastava can be survived by spouse Shikha and son Aayushmaan.
