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Satya Prakash Srivastava born on December 25, 1963 is better known to the outside world as Raju Srivastava, the famous stand up comedian who as given a new dimension to the world of stage comedy. His father is poet Rajender Kumar, otherwise known as Balai Kaka. Raju Srivastava is known most for his acute scrutiny and comical timing about various aspects of Indian life.
Being a good mimic, Srivastava pursued the dream of becoming a comedian since childhood. In his school time, he used to imitate his teachers and gained initial recognition as an Amitabh Bachchan impressionist. Finally, he landed in Mumbai, and started doing live stage shows before getting a break in the film industry where he did small roles in a number of movies. His popularity in the laughter shows on television is unparalleled. The internet is full of his shows which have made him immensely popular across all age groups.
Anchor: Irfan
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Raju Shrivastav
00:30 Introduction to Raju Shrivastav, Comedy King, real name Satya Prakash Shrivastav, born in Kanpur, a joke,
02:13 Interview begins
02:32 Did nor think of doing comedy since childhood, Mimicry of teachers, Cricket commentary
03:32 Father (Late) Shri Ramesh Chandra Shrivastav poet by the name of 'Balai Kaka', Kanpur, Unnao, Father in Kanpur Kacahari, Amitabh Bachchan, ' Sholay', 'Lawaris', 'Mukaddar Ka Sikandar', 'Mere angne me", supportive father
05:46 Recieved 50 Rs by doing mimicry of Amitabh, Kept on doing mimicry thereafter
07:18 What after Kanpur, Lucknow, Agra, Jhansi, Allahabad, Gorakhpur, came to Bombay in 19820
8:25 Break
09:00 Interview resumes
09:24 Started in Bombay with mimicry with local orchestra, Laughter Challenge in 2005, Live and TV Shows
11:25 Idolised Amitabh Bacchan
12:20 Developed his own style of comedy by 1985, first stand up inspired by 'Sholay', narrates a part of his piece, Shows abroad, Laughter Challenge,
14:40 Clipping from his show
21:39 Break
22:09 Interview resumes
22:29 Stand up artists recognised now all over the world, lots of love showered by audience, people forgot laughing because of personal problems, that's why our demand has increased, mimicry of political leaders
24:05 Advice to newcomers, Be natural, Connected with people
25:49 Jokes about flights now
26:53 Imitates Irfan, narrates a joke |