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RIP Raju Srivastava: From Raju Hazir ho to Bigg Boss 3, Here’s everything about Gajodhar Bhaiya’s 30 years of stint on Indian Television
The King of Comedy ruled the comedy realm for over three decades. Fondly known as Gajodhar Bhaiya, Raju Srivastava had redefined stand up comedy in India.

India’s most noted comedians, Raju Srivastava died at the age of 58 on Wednesday. After staying on life support for more than a month, the King of Comedy took his last at AIIMS Delhi hospital. The stand up comedian is survived by his wife, Sikha and children Ayushmaan Srivastava and Antra Srivastava.
Raju Srivastava was admitted to AIIMS, Delhi after he suffered a heart attack while working out at his gym on August 10. He underwent an angioplasty and was put on a ventilator due to his critical health. The news of his passing away was confirmed by his family, the reports said.
The King of Comedy ruled the comedy realm for over three decades. Fondly known as Gajodhar Bhaiya, Raju Srivastava had not only redefined stand up comedy but had also set a benchmark that could not be crossed by any other comedian from India.
From smashing performances at reality shows to acting in films alongside Bollywood A-listers, the deceased comedian had surely garnered a colossal fan following over the years. And today we bring to you a highlight of his stint in the Indian Entertainment Industry.
Great Indian Laughter Challenge
Born in a middle-class family in December 1963, in Kanpur, Raju Srivastava started his career with in the entertainment industry in the late 1980s. However, he rose to fame after he appeared on ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’ which was a comedy show aired on Sony Entertainment Channel in 2005.
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Comedy Circus
After The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, Srivastav’s stint in Comedy Circus had widened his fan base. The late comedian had left people in splits with his pitch-perfect comic timing.
Shaktiman
He later appeared in Rajesh Khanna’s Shaktiman and took everyone by surprise. Even the audience responded positively to Raju Srivastava’s guest appearance in the show, and Raju Srivastava was even praised for his work.
Bigg Boss Season 3
Did you know that Raju Srivastav had also participated in Bigg Boss Season 3. After staying in the house for over two months, Gajodhar Bhaiya was voted out. But during his stay inside the Bigg Boss house, Srivastava didn’t fail to give a daily dose of laughter.
Comedy Nights With Kapil
in 2019, Gajodhar Bhaiya appeared on Kapil Sharma’s Colors show Comedy Nights With Kapil. Srivastava gave a special stand-up act in 2019 and he also returned in 2020 to make everyone laugh once again.
Raju Haazir Ho
In his comedy show, Raju Srivastav presented several humorous sketches and jokes to entertain the audience. He was accompanied by actress Roshni Chopra.
Bollywood Appearances
Did you know that Raju Srivastava starred in numerous Bollywood movies, like Bombay to Goa (2007), Bhavnao Ko Samjho (2007), and Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya (2010).
India’s Laughter Champion
Raju Srivastav was last seen on the TV screen in the ongoing comedy show India’s Laughter Champion. He appeared as a guest on the reality show, which is being hosted by Shekhar Suman and Archana Puran Singh.
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Maidaan teaser out: Ajay Devgn to play football coach in sports-drama | WATCH
Maidaan features Ajay Devgn as football coach Syed Abdul Rahim.

The most-awaited teaser of Ajay Devgn’s next film Maidaan is finally out now. The sports drama is set in the golden era of Indian football directed by Amit Sharma.
Maidaan features Ajay Devgn as football coach Syed Abdul Rahim. It also stars Rudranil Ghosh, Priyamani, and Gajraj Rao in titular roles and will hit the silver screen on June 23 this year.
Maidaan teaser out
The teaser starts with a powerful commentary as Indian footballers prep themselves to play on the ground drenched in rain. Maidaan is set in 1952-1962, which is considered the golden era of Indian football and follows the story of a less-talked-about hero who created history and records for India.
Maidaan’s teaser will also remind you of Shah Rukh Khan’s Chak De India as both films show the same theme and drama.
Watch Maidaan teaser here:
Ajay Devgn shared the teaser on his social media and captioned it as, ‘Maidaan mein utrenge Gyarah par dikhenge Ek.’
Bankrolled by Boney Kapoor, Akash Chawla, Arunava Joy Sengupta, and Zee Studios, Maidaan’s music has been composed by Academy Award winner AR Rahman.
Syed Abdul Rahim, the architect of modern Indian football
Syed Abdul Rahim, popularly known as Rahim Saab, served as an Indian football coach and manager of the Indian national team from 1950 until he passed away in 1963. Cited as the architect of modern Indian football, the Indian team, under his mentorship, won Gold medals in Asian Games, played semi-finals of the Summer Olympics, and won the titles of the Colombo Cup.
Rahim succumbed to cancer on June 11, 1963, after being bedridden for almost six months.
Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn will also be seen in Bholaa which is the official remake of Lokesh Kanagaraj’s film Kaithi. The film will also star Tabu, Raai Laxmi, and Deepak Dobriyal in important roles.
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Bombay High Court dismisses complaint against Salman Khan, his bodyguard in 2019 journalist assault case
The case was filed in a metropolitan court in Andheri following which the actor and his bodyguard challenged it in the Bombay High Court.

The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed a complaint against Salman Khan and his bodyguard Nawaz Shaikh in connection with the 2019 journalist assault case. The complaint was filed by journalist Ashok Pandey who accused Khan and Shaikh of snatching his phone and indulging in misconduct and assault.
The case was filed in a metropolitan court in Andheri following which the actor and his bodyguard challenged it in the Bombay High Court.
The journalist had filed a private complaint before the Magistrate and had alleged that the actor snatched his phone while cycling on a Mumbai street when some media people started clicking his pictures. He also accused the actor of arguing and threatening him.
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Senior Advocate Aabad Ponda had argued that Khan only asked his bodyguard to stop the journalist from clicking any pictures.
According to the complaint filed by Pandey, the incident took place on April 24. Justice Dangre pointed out the change in Pandey’s statements which had earlier only mentioned his phone being snatched and not being assaulted by Salman Khan and his bodyguard.
The journalist Ashok Pandey had filed a complaint alleging offences under sections 324, 392,426,506(ii) and 34 of the IPC and sought for an FIR to be registered under Section 156(3). The court had quashed his request for an FIR and directed investigation under Section 202 of the CrPc.
Justice Dangre also noted that the Andheri court’s magistrate, while issuing the summons, had not followed due procedure.
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Taapsee Pannu in legal trouble for wearing Laxmi necklace with plunging neckline, complaint filed
Walking the ramp of Lakme Fashion Week on March 12, Pannu slayed in an embroidered gown encrusted with sequins.

Taapsee Pannu has landed in a controversy after the Hing Rakshak Sangathan filed a complaint against her for allegedly hurting Hindu sentiments and spreading obscenity.
Pannu, at the Lakme Fashion Week, recently wore a gigantic Laxmi neckpiece along with a plunging neckline red gown which seemed to be a ‘revealing dress’ for a section of people. The actor shared the video of her walking the ramp on her Instagram handle and wrote what the princess gown and queen-like jewels looked like. She also mentioned that the neckpiece is from Reliance Jewels’ Akshaya Tritiya Collection inspired by the majestic Thanjavur.
Have a look at the video here:
Reports said the complaint has been registered by a convenor of Hind Rakshak Sangathan and the son of BJP MLA Malini Gaur, Eklavya Singh Gaur.
Taapsee Pannu trolled
Walking the ramp of Lakme Fashion Week on March 12, Pannu slayed in an embroidered gown encrusted with sequins. The gigantic golden necklace made her look more captivating as she wooed her fans with her walk. To complete her look, she flaunted her natural curls and opted for minimal makeup to balance the statement jewellery. The plunging neck left space for the neckpiece to fit.
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Have a look at the pictures here:
However, Pannu’s look at the Lakme Fashion Week irked a section of people who started moral policing her on social media for allegedly hurting Hindu sentiments by insulting Hindu deities.
Eklavya Gaur filed a case against Munawar Faruqui
For those who don’t know, this is the same Eklavya Gaur who filed an FIR against the comedian Munawar Faruqui against his Indore show which landed him in jail for a month and was later granted interim bail. Faruqui was also slammed for insulting Hindu deities in his comedy shows.
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