Amitabh Bachchan sends an emotional audio message to ailing Raju Srivastava; says, 'Wake up now'

Amitabh Bachchan has sent an emotional message to Raju Srivastava asking him to wake up. It was done on the advice of the doctors who told the family that hearing loved ones voice might add to his recovery process.
Raju Srivastava, Amitabh Bachchan

Raju Srivastava, Amitabh Bachchan

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Raju Srivastava suffered a cardiac arrest on Aug 10
  • The comedian was working out at a gym when this happened
  • Raju's family has released an official statement on his health
The news of Raju Srivastava suffering a heart attack has sent shockwaves across the nation. The ace comedian is known for making the nation laugh with his witty one-liners, stand up performances and amazing mimicry. Srivastava is said to have suffered a cardiac arrest while he was working out in a hotel's gym.
Raju was quickly rushed to AIIMS where he is now responding to treatments. Raju's impressions and mimicry of superstar Amitabh Bachchan have always been a hit. So much so, that even Big B had tagged himself as Raju's fan. And now from what we know, Bachchan has sent an emotional audio message to ailing Raju.
Yes, you read that right. As per reports, the doctors at the hospital had informed the family members that his body might not be responding but Raju's brain is working fine. The doctors told the family that Raju might react on hearing something.
Amitabh Bachchan is said to have called Raju Srivastava on his mobile several times after the news of his hospitalization came out. And, when the family told the actor about what the doctors have said, he didn't take too long in sending an audio message for Raju.
In the audio message, as per a report in India Today, Amitabh said in the message, "It's enough Raju. Rise up Raju, and keep teaching us all to laugh." The family has not made the audio public yet.
Soon after Raju was admitted to the hospital, rumour mills started working over time. Fake news of Raju's health deteriorating spread like wildfire. His family has now released an official statement and revealed that his condition is stable. They have also urged his fans and well-wishers not to indulge in fake news or rumours.
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