Raju Srivastava's daughter denies claims of comedian gaining consciousness, still on ventilator

Comedian Raju Srivastava is admitted to the intensive care unit at AIIMS, Delhi. The 58-year-old has been battling for his life since August 10 after he suffered a heart attack and collapsed while working out in a gym. He is still on ventilator and continues to recover "slowly", the renowned comedian-actor's daughter Antara Srivastava said on Thursday. In a statement issued on Srivastava's official Instagram page, Antara said the stand-up artist is "stable".

"Dear all



well-wishers, My dad Mr. Raju Srivastava Ji's condition is stable and he continues to recover slowly. Hc is on thc ventilator at the moment."

Earlier in the day, several media publications had reported that Srivastava, 58, had gained consciousness 15 days after he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of AIIMS following a heart attack. His Personal Secretary Garvit Narang informed ANI that his health condition is improving and he had gained consciousness.