Ahsaan Qureshi Shares Update About Raju Srivastava's Health: His Brain Isn't Functioning Properly

Raju Srivastava suffered a cardiac arrest on August 10 and was admitted to AIIMS in Delhi. According to various media reports, the popular comedian was working out in the gym when he suffered a heart attack. Raju, who was last seen in India's Laughter Champion, underwent angioplasty yesterday.

Reportedly, he has now been put on a ventilator as his condition is rather unstable. Raju's close friend and comedian Ahsaan Qureshi has now shared an update about Srivastava's health. In a recent chat with Pinkvilla, Ahsaan revealed that Srivastava's brain isn't functioning properly.

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Qureshi said, "Raju has been unconscious for the past 25-30 hours. The doctors have asked to wait and watch as he is under observation in the ICU. A few hours ago, the doctors shared that Raju made some slight movements but his brain isn't functioning completely and is unresponsive."

The comedian further shared that Srivastava's wife advised him against coming to Delhi as the doctors aren't letting anyone see Raju. "So, we are just waiting and praying for his speedy recovery. I am in Mumbai but my friends are there in AIIMS and I am constantly in touch with them," he added.

Meanwhile, Raju’s daughter Antara Srivastava spoke to BT and said, “My father has been travelling regularly to Delhi and other places across the country for work. He makes it a point to exercise in the gym every day and never misses his workout. He was perfectly fine and has had no heart ailments, so this is very shocking.”

She went on to add that her father’s condition has neither improved nor worsened. Antara then stated that the entire medical team is doing their best and that her mother is with him right now inside the ICU. She concluded by saying that they all are praying and hoping he will be fine soon.