Satya Prakash Srivastava, professionally known as Raju Srivastava and popularly known as Gajodhar, was an Indian comedian, actor, and politician.
He began his career by playing minor roles in Bollywood films. He appeared in the Rajshri Productions film Maine Pyar Kiya, as well as other minor parts in films such as Baazigar and Bombay to Goa.
He appeared in the Bollywood film Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya as an actor and comedian.
Srivastav also appeared on Bigg Boss (Hindi Season 3), the Indian version of Big Brother (franchise).
After more than two months in the house, he was voted out on December 4, 2009. Later, he appeared on the comedy show Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala.
He debuted in stand-up comedy with the talent program The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, where he finished second runner-up.
He then competed in the spin-off, The Great Indian Laughter Challenge – Champions, where he earned the title “The King of Comedy.”
Raju Srivastav parents: Ramesh Chandra Srivastava, Saraswati Srivastava
Raju Srivastav’s parents are Ramesh Chandra Srivastava, and Saraswati Srivastava.
Both are deceased at the moment but contributed to Srivastav’s eventual rise in Indian comedy.