{
  "id": 2765309,
  "title": "Rajiv Thakur's father dies; 'The Kapil Sharma Show' co-star Krushna Abhishek confirms death",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/rajiv-thakurs-father-dies-the-kapil-sharma-show-co-star-krushna",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T09:01:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/rajiv-thakurs-father-dies-the-kapil-sharma-show-co-star-krushna-abhishek-confirms-death-1.500649557"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The actor-comedian Rajiv Thakur's father has passed away, according to a statement from his colleague Krushna Abhishek. The news was shared by Krushna during a video call before their planned trip to Indore for an event with Rajiv. Krushna expressed his sadness over the loss, stating that it is a difficult time for both of them and their entire circle. He also informed fans that the event's plans have changed due to Rajiv's absence. Rajiv Thakur is a well-known figure in Hindi television comedy and Punjabi cinema, having gained fame after participating in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge. He has since appeared in various comedy shows, including Comedy Circus and The Kapil Sharma Show. As of now, Rajiv has not released any statement regarding his father's death.",
  "summary": "Actor-comedian Rajiv Thakur's father has passed away, leaving the comedian unable to attend a scheduled event in Indore with Krushna Abhishek.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Comedian Rajiv Thakur's Father Passes Away, Indore Show With Krushna Abhishek Postponed: 'Very Sad News For The Whole Fraternity'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/comedian-rajiv-thakurs-father-passes-away-indore-show-with-krushna",
        "published": "2026-08-23T08:57:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "The Kapil Sharma Show star Rajiv Thakur’s father dies; Krushna Abhishek mourns demise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/the-kapil-sharma-show-star-rajiv-thakurs-father-dies-krushna-abhishek",
        "published": "2026-08-23T11:04:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}