After 35 days in ICU, Raju Srivastava still unconscious and on ventilator

NEW DELHI: Actor-comedian Raju Srivastava who suffered a cardiac arrest on August 10 is still unconscious and on ventilator, his family informed media persons today.

He is being treated at AIIMS ever since and has shown slow or minor signs of recovery.

However, what worries doctors, family members and fans of Raju Srivastava the most, is his unconsciousness and comatose state for the last 35 days.

Raju’s brother Dipoo told news agency PTI, “The recovery is slow. He will be fine soon. He is stable and on a ventilator. He is still unconscious. It’s been 35 days but doctors are saying they are doing their best. We need all your prayers.”

Medical experts opined that his brain will take months or even a year to regenerate and till then the popular comedian would require ventilator support.

When asked whether the family will shift Raju to a Mumbai-based hospital, Dipoo refused and said that they are satisfied with the treatment given to Raju at AIIMS and have full faith in the doctors.