Rajiv Thakur’s Father Passes Away; Krushna Abhishek Shares News After Reaching Indore

THE CELEBRITY HOUR

Comedian and actor Rajiv Thakur is mourning the death of his father, with his close friend and longtime collaborator Krushna Abhishek publicly confirming the news while announcing the postponement of their scheduled performance in Indore.

Krushna shared the update after reaching Indore for the show. In a video posted by event organiser Dream Deviser, he explained that Rajiv was originally due to perform alongside him but had suffered a bereavement shortly before the event.

The show has consequently been postponed, with organisers saying that ticket holders will receive refunds and that a fresh date will be announced later.

At the time of writing, Rajiv himself had not publicly issued a statement about his father’s death in the material reviewed by The Celebrity Hour. No verified cause of death has been announced either, so speculation around the circumstances should be avoided.

Krushna Abhishek Confirmed the News After Reaching Indore

Krushna said in the video that he had just landed in Indore when he shared the development.

Referring to Rajiv’s father’s death, he described it as a sad moment for Rajiv and for their professional circle before asking audiences who had purchased tickets to support the decision to reschedule the performance.

The event organiser separately apologised to ticket holders and confirmed that the full ticket amount would be refunded. It also said the performance would return with revised dates.

That public announcement is currently the strongest first-hand confirmation available regarding the bereavement.

Several reports identify Rajiv’s father as Shravan Kumar Thakur. However, because Rajiv or his family had not issued a fresh public statement at the time of this report, details beyond the death itself should be handled conservatively.

Rajiv Had Spoken About His Father’s Struggles Only Weeks Earlier

The loss comes shortly after Rajiv publicly revisited the difficult circumstances his parents faced while raising their family in Amritsar.

During a conversation with Vaibhav Munjal, discussed in July 2026 coverage of the interview, Rajiv became emotional while speaking about his childhood and the financial hardship his family endured.

He recalled that after his parents married, his father was forced to leave the family home. Rajiv said his parents subsequently raised three children in a small single-room residence where the same space had to function as a bedroom, kitchen and living area.

Rajiv also said his father’s work was badly affected during the unrest in Amritsar in 1984. According to his account, the thread factory connected with his father’s livelihood was destroyed, leaving the family without stable income.

His mother, Rajiv said, stitched clothes to help sustain the household while the family struggled even with rent, electricity and basic necessities.

Those recollections gave audiences a rare glimpse into the family life behind a performer usually associated with comedy.

His Father’s Struggle Was Central to Rajiv’s Account of His Childhood

Rajiv’s recent interview is particularly relevant now because he did not describe his early financial difficulties as an abstract story of poverty. His parents’ efforts were at the centre of it.

He recalled living under a single 40-watt bulb, carrying buckets of water upstairs and watching his mother take sewing work as the household struggled financially. His father’s unemployment after the loss of his livelihood became one of the defining circumstances of Rajiv’s childhood.

Rajiv has said those memories remain difficult enough that even incorporating childhood experiences into comedy can become emotionally overwhelming for him.

That background adds context to the bereavement without requiring speculation about a private family moment that Rajiv has not yet publicly discussed.

Rajiv Thakur and Krushna Abhishek Share a Long Professional Association

Krushna being the person to communicate the postponement is also understandable given his long working relationship with Rajiv.

The two comedians have performed together across television programmes, live shows and tours over the years.

More recently, both have been part of Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show. Netflix’s official cast listing includes Rajiv alongside Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover, Archana Puran Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda and other members of the comedy ensemble.

When Netflix originally announced the programme in 2024, the platform specifically named Rajiv and Krushna among the performers joining Kapil Sharma for the series.

Their professional association extends considerably further back than the Netflix series, and they have also performed together at live events outside India.

Rajiv’s Career Has Expanded Beyond Television Comedy

Although Rajiv built much of his public identity through comedy, his career has gradually expanded into acting roles beyond sketch and variety television.

He came through Punjabi theatre and later became associated with programmes including The Great Indian Laughter Challenge and Comedy Circus before becoming a recurring member of Kapil Sharma’s television ensemble.

The move to Netflix introduced him to another phase of that comedy franchise, but Rajiv has also taken on dramatic screen work.

That broader trajectory has made him an increasingly recognisable performer beyond the television-comedy circuit that first established him.

For now, however, professional matters have understandably taken a back seat, with the Indore engagement being postponed following his father’s death.

What Is Known About the Postponed Indore Event?

The clearest information available from the organiser is straightforward:

Rajiv was scheduled to appear with Krushna in Indore, the performance has been postponed following his father’s death, and existing ticket holders are to receive refunds. The organisers said a rescheduled date would be announced subsequently.

There is currently no need to infer anything beyond that statement.

No new performance date had been publicly confirmed in the material reviewed for this article.

The Celebrity Hour Take

This is a story where restraint matters more than additional detail.

Krushna Abhishek’s announcement establishes the essential fact that Rajiv Thakur has lost his father and that their Indore performance has consequently been postponed. Anything concerning the cause of death, medical circumstances or private funeral arrangements should remain outside the report unless Rajiv’s family chooses to disclose it.

The timing also gives Rajiv’s recent discussion of his childhood a different emotional context. Only weeks ago, he spoke openly about how his father’s struggle to provide for the family shaped the difficult early years from which Rajiv eventually built his career.

That documented history offers meaningful context without intruding on a family bereavement.

Sources & Verification

The Celebrity Hour verified the death through Krushna Abhishek’s video announcement accompanying the Indore event postponement, as reproduced alongside the event organiser’s statement. The report also reviewed separate same-day coverage confirming that Rajiv or his family had not yet issued their own public statement when the news first emerged.

Background concerning Rajiv’s relationship with his parents and his family’s financial struggles comes from his own recent interview about his childhood. His current association with The Great Indian Kapil Show was cross-checked against Netflix’s official programme information.

No verified cause of death was found, and none has been included in this article.