RIP Aadesh Shrivastava: B-Town mourns 'talented' musician's death

Bollywood celebrities like Lata Mangeshkar, Rishi Kapoor and Anupam Kher mourned the death of musician Aadesh Shrivastava on Saturday, calling it a great loss to the music industry.

Shrivastava's cancer relapsed for the third time and he was in a critical condition for over 40 days.


Known for his work in films like "Chalte Chalte", "Baabul", "Baghban", and "Raajneeti", the composer breathed his last a day after he turned 49.

B-Town took to Twitter to express their grief:

Lata Mangeshkar: I'm deeply saddened by the new of the death of musician Aadhesh Shrivastava ji. May his soul rest in peace

Rishi Kapoor: RIP Aadesh Shrivastava

Anupam Kher: I am so saddened to know about the demise of music director Aadesh Shrivastava. He was a wonderful person. Always smiling and always helpful. RIP

Satish Kaushik: Sad to hear about demise of Aadesh Shrivastava after battling with cancer... A great musician wonderful human being...RIP

Arijit Singh: This Janmastami is not Happy for Bollywood, because R.I.P. #AadeshShrivastav.

Priyanka Chopra: RIP #AadeshShrivastava too young...my condolences with the family

Farhan Akhtar: Saddened to hear of Aadesh's untimely demise...Deepest condolences to his family

Arjun Kapoor: Another life lost to a disease that eats you from within...RIP Aadesh Shrivastava

Sonu Nigam: I remember how he sent me his picture from hospital when he had his relapse this time...Underneath was written, "Mere Chhota bhaai, love you". He was so full of life, I have yet to see another man who has his traits. My heart wrenches in grief for having lost a friend, a brother. Rip #AadeshShrivastava

Aftab Shivdasani: RIP Aadesh Shrivastava...A bundle of talent and a humble man...May his soul rest in peace...Sincere condolences to his family

Kailash Kher: Unfortunate that I am only reaching mumbai tonight, will not be able to attend last rituals of #aadeshshrivastava will be with family later

Madhur Bhandarkar: Deeply saddened to know about the untimely demise of @iamaadesh was one of our industry's most talented music

Madhuri Dixit Nene: The world has lost a very talented musician and beautiful soul. Aadesh Shrivastava RIP. Our condolences go out to his family. He will be missed

Ayushmann Khurrana: RIP Aadesh ji. #Gonetoosoon

Shekhar Kapur: Farewell my friend. Your soul took those dreams. Those beautiful melodies. Finished and unfinished. Your love for everyone. Farewell Aadesh

Sushmita Sen: A warrior who always hit the right note! Thank you for gracing our lives and filling it with warmth and amazing music! God speed #AadeshShrivastava

Vishal Dadlani: Saddened to hear of the untimely demise of Aadesh Shrivastava. Condolences to his family, and may they find the strength to bear this loss

Riteish Deshmukh: Sad...Very Sad News- RIP Aadesh Shrivastava - will always remember you for your music, big smile and a warm hug.

Mika Singh: Legendary, talented @adesh ji has sadly passed away...He was on bed from last 45 days fighting cancer..May god bless his soul. Rest in peace

Divya Dutta: Terribly sad! RIP Aadesh Shrivastav! Remember him wth always a warm smile on his face! God bless

Raftaar: RIP to the maestro @iamaadesh ji May god give strength to your family to bear with your loss

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Comments (11)

RIP Aadesh sir,you will always be remember by your music.

9 years ago

RIP Aadesh Shrivastav! Your melodies will live on in our hearts!

9 years ago

I am shocked omg, I just remember seeing him in that music show...thats crazyyy...Rest in peace :(

9 years ago

Shocking i didnt even know he had cancer. Horrible. Rip. Cancer sucks.

9 years ago

May His soul rest in peace... great loss.

9 years ago

very sad news he was too young to leave RIP adeshji may god give strength to his family to bear the loss.

9 years ago

sad very sad news.. evryone is busy in twitter posting RIP.. The man who made ur movie beautiful with the lovely songs . how many of you gone to the hospital or helped him in his crucial tym. Some r there who met him but the count is very few.. rest all were busy in twitter waiting fr the news and as soon as the race started who will b the first to TWeeT... A Big B-Town with Selfish and sMALL - hearted people

9 years ago

RIP Aadesh Ji.. May God giv strength to the family members to bear this loss..

9 years ago

Aadesh Shrivastava RIP ...miss u

May god give his family the strength they need.

9 years ago

May His soul rest in peace!!!!

It is indeed very sad!!!

But in a way it is good as well as he was indeed suffering too much!!!!So much of suffering is not worth it!!!!

9 years ago

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