Raju Srivastava: From Rs 50 per show to King of Comedy, lesser-known facts of Gajodhar Bhaiya

Raju Srivastava's was named Satya Prakash Srivastava at birth.

To make ends meet, Raju started driving an auto-rickshaw but kept his passion alive by performing in stand-up shows for a measly sum of Rs 50.

Before bagging a Doordarshan show 'Tea Time Manoranjan', he starred in films like Maine Pyaar Kiya and Baazigar.

He got the nation’s attention in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge and won the title of King of Comedy.

His stage characters of Gajodhar and Manodhar on the show have been loved by everyone.

He also appeared in Bigg Boss Season 3, Nach Baliye 6 and Comedy Nights With Kapil.

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