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India has one less reason to laugh; our favourite ‘Gajodar Bhaiyya’ is no more

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Known for his earthy humour and inimitable delivery style, comedian Raju Srivastav, who became a household name in his delightful ‘Gajodhar Bhaiyya’ persona, breathed his last on Wednesday, September 21, aged 59. The popular comedian battled for his life for 43 days.

He passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), where he had been rushed on August 9 after he complained of chest pain and collapsed in the South Delhi gym where he was working out.

Srivastav was at once moved to the Intensive Care Unit and put on a ventilator. Doctors had then said that he had suffered brain damage.

Born on December 25, 1963, Satya Prakash Srivastava, who later became famous as Raju Srivastava, came from a middle-class family in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

A gifted mimic, the comedy star had his share on initial struggles before attracting notice by mimicking megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic baritone voice. That got him invited to stage shows both within and outside India.

He first appeared in small roles in Bollywood films, such as the 1989 Salman Khan-starrer ‘Maine Pyaar Kiya’, where he essayed the role of Shambhu, a house help. He then appeared in Shah Rukh Khan’s defining film ‘Baazigar’, which was released in 1993.

Srivastava was then seen in films such as ‘Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa’ (2001), ‘Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon’ (2003), ‘Big Brother’ (2007) and ‘Bombay To Goa’ (2007), among many others.

His big breakthrough came in 2005, however, with the first season of ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’, which opened the doors for him in the world of stand-up comedy.

He finished as second runner-up and then took part in the spin-off, ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge – Champions’, where he was feted with the title of ‘The King of Comedy’.

In 2009, he took over the cameras, quite literally, as he joined the reality show ‘Bigg Boss 3’. Following that, he was seen in ‘Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala’.

The beauty of his life was that he constantly kept pushing the envelope. In 2013, Srivastava, along with his wife Shikha, participated in the popular dance show ‘Nach Baliye’ Season 6. Soon thereafter, he also appeared on ‘Comedy Nights with Kapil’.

He even branched out into politics! The Samajwadi Party fielded Srivastava from Kanpur in the 2014 Lok Sabha election, but he returned the ticked and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. Prime Minister Narendra Modi named him to be a part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, for which he has shot various TV commercials and social service video.

He is survived by Shikha, whom he married in 1993, and their children Antara and Ayushman.

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Govinda issues public notice against those spreading false information about his marriage, threatens ₹100 crore lawsuit

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Mumbai, Aug 23: Amid all the rumors and misleading reports surrounding actor and former MP Govinda on social media regarding his personal life, a public notice has been issued on his behalf warning netizens, media institutions, digital platforms, and content creators not to publish or share any false, defamatory, malicious, fabricated, or unverified material related to Govinda or his family.

This notice was issued a day after Govinda’s wife Sunita Ahuja’s conversation with Rakhi Sawant went viral. In the conversation, Sunita claimed that she withdrew the divorce petition as Govinda intended to marry actress Rani Swarnkar.

The notice issued by Govinda specifically mentions photos, videos, audio, morphed images, deepfakes, and any other synthetic content created using AI.

Govinda has expressed through this notice that he has not granted anyone permission to create, manipulate, or use any material related to his voice, image, identity, or personal/family life through AI or digital technology.

Going by the notice, civil and criminal action will be taken against the accused under applicable laws related to defamation, violation of privacy, misuse of identity, and cybercrime. The notice further mentions various provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Govinda has warned of claims up to ₹100 crore for those found guilty.

Additionally, the actor might also seek court orders to act against their bank accounts, restrict property transactions, seize passports, and pursue other legal measures, in accordance with the law.

Moreover, action has been sought against YouTube channels and other social media accounts accused of deliberately spreading misleading or false content related to Govinda.

Referring to his past experiences, Govinda has further expressed concern that rumors may be spread in an organised manner to damage his public image.

Through this public notice, Govinda aims to stop the circulation of unverified news or unchecked rumors about his personal matters on social media.

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Krushna Abhishek reacts on Govinda’s son Yashvardhan film debut: Apne bhai ki picture aa rahi hain

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Mumbai, Aug 22: Comedian and actor Krushna Abhishek used social media to express his excitement about uncle Govinda’s son Yashvardhan Ahuja film debut.

Krushna took to his official Instagram Stories and wrote, “Apne bhai ki picture aa rahi hain… so excited @ahuja_yashwardan (sic).” He also tagged his aunt Sunita Ahuja, who will also be making her Bollywood debut alongside her son Yashvardhan.

Yashvardhan is all set to step into Bollywood with the forthcoming horror-comedy ‘Hero Ki Horrorine’. Made under the direction of Sajid Khan, the project is expected to be out in the cinema halls on January 7, 2027.

Yashvardhan has been paired opposite Nitanshi Goel in his first Bollywood movie, with his mother Sunita also playing his on-screen mother.

In addition to this, Jamie Lever, Chunky Pandey, Brijendra Kala, and Simrat Kaur Randhawa are also expected to be a part of the movie’s core cast. Further details regarding the film are still under wraps.

On the personal front, Sunita recently withdrew her divorce case against Govinda.

Sunita was captured by the shutterbugs at the Bandra family court in Mumbai with her son, Yashvardhan.

As media contacted Govinda’s manager Shashi Sinha, he confirmed that Sunita had taken back the divorce petition filed against the actor.

He told media, “The petition Sunita ji had filed in the court earlier; she had gone to withdraw it.”

Recently, Sunita had made some serious allegations against Govinda regarding his alleged relationship with the young actress Komal Rani Swarnkar.

In response, Govinda also uploaded a video on social media, warning Sunita to be mindful of her language.

The ‘Partner’ actor asked her to refrain from making statements that could be harmful to his reputation.

Govinda and Sunita tied the knot in March 1987. However, they kept their marriage under wraps until their daughter Tina was born in 1988.

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Vijay Vikram Singh says Salman Khan is ‘integral’ to Bigg Boss: ‘Very difficult to imagine the show without him’

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Salman Khan Charges Rs 60 CRORE Per Month For Bigg Boss 18, May Take Away THIS Whopping Amount By End Of Season

Actor and narrator Vijay Vikram Singh has said that it is “very difficult” to imagine Bigg Boss without Salman Khan, given the superstar’s long-standing association with the reality show.In an exclusive conversation with IANS, the ‘Ikka’ actor called Salman an “integral” part of the show and spoke about the strong connection he shares with its audience. Sharing his views on Salman Khan’s role as the host, Vijay said that while Bigg Boss can continue without any one individual, Salman’s long-standing association with the show has made his presence an integral part of its identity and its connection with the audience.

He said, “No, no, I can be totally separated. If you don’t hear this tomorrow afternoon at 12 o’clock, then also your life will go on. If Mr. Khan is not there, then it is possible with the show. So, a lot of people are connected because Mr. Khan is there.”Vijay went on to acknowledge Salman’s strong association with the reality show, adding that it is now difficult to imagine Bigg Boss in its current form without the superstar. “So, Salman, sir, is an integral part of the show. And without him, it is very difficult to imagine the show now. Like, it is very difficult to imagine Khatron Ke Khiladi without Rohit Shetty sir,” he said.

Salman Khan has been associated with “Bigg Boss” for several seasons and has become one of the most recognizable faces of the franchise. The ‘Sultan’ actor began hosting Bigg Boss in 2010 with Season 4 and has since become synonymous with the reality show. He continued as the host through Season 17 and is also set to return for the upcoming Season 18.Before Salman Khan took over as host, “Bigg Boss” saw Arshad Warsi host Season 1, followed by Shilpa Shetty in Season 2 and Amitabh Bachchan in Season 3. The ‘Kick’ actor then began hosting the show with Season 4 in 2010 and continued as the host through Season 17.

Meanwhile, Vijay Vikram Singh remains closely associated with “Bigg Boss,” having served as the show’s narrator for several seasons. His distinctive voice has become a recognizable part of the reality show.

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