Raju Srivastava's family grateful to his 'Guru ji' Amitabh Bachchan; daughter pens heartfelt note - see inside

Late comic-actor Raju Srivastava's daughter Antara on Tuesday expressed her gratitude towards megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was her father's 'Guru ji'. She thanked him for being there for the family in these tough times. In her heartfelt note, she also spoke about Raju's love and admiration for Big B.

TN Entertainment Desk

Updated Sep 28, 2022, 07:49 IST

Comic star Raju Srivastava, who was admitted to the Delhi-based All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on August 10 following a heart attack, passed away last week. He was on life support for weeks before he left for his heavenly abode. During his hospitalisation, Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan had sent a special voice note to Raju, who was his admirer.

The late comic's daughter has expressed gratitude toward Big B for standing by her father and their family in difficult times. In her note, she also went on to talk about how Amitabh Bachchan inspired Raju and played a big role in his success.

Taking to her father's official Instagram handle, she wrote, "Extremely grateful to Shri @amitabhbachchan uncle for being there for us every single day during this tough time. Your prayers gave us an abundance of strength and support, which we will remember forever."

"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. He had saved your number as ‘Guru ji’ in his contacts. आप पापा के अंदर पूरा बसे हुए थे। Him reacting on listening to your audio clip clearly shows what you meant to him," she added.

On behalf of her family members, Antara thanked Amitabh for all that he has done. "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. Warm regards to you," she concluded.

Antara also posted some throwback pictures along with the heartfelt note.

Raju's family bid a tearful adieu to him on Thursday. Earlier this week, a prayer meet was held in Mumbai. Host of celebrities attended it.

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