Film, music fraternity pay tribute to Aadesh Shrivastava

MUMBAI: Celebrities including megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Lata Mangeshkar, Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal mourned the demise of Aadesh Shrivastava, calling his death a great loss to music lovers.

The singer-composer, who was battling a relapsed cancer, passed away in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital here in the wee hours today. He was 49. Aadesh had been undergoing cancer treatment at a hospital for over 40 days.

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Leading the Bollywood tributes was Bachchan, who collaborated with Aadesh in films like "Baghban" and "Baabul", besides a Hanuman Chalisa album.

"Aadesh Shrivastava passed away.. I lived my music with him.. I live without him now.. and perhaps my music too," Bachchan posted on his blog.

Sangeetkar Aadesh Shrivastava ji ke swargwas ki khabar sunke mujhe bahut dukh hua.Ishwar unki aatma ko shanti de.

— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) September 5, 2015

In a series of twitter posts, Nigam remembered his closest friend and frequent collaborator, as someone who was always full of life.

He was one of my closest friends and we have done some remarkable work together. Beyond all that, we would hit it like a house on fire.

— Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) September 5, 2015

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.

— Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) September 5, 2015

Veteran actor Anupam Kher called Aadesh a wonderful person, writing,

I am so saddened to know about d demise of Music Director Adesh Shrivastav. He was a wonderful person. Always smiling & always helpful. RIP

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) September 5, 2015

Actress Sushmita Sen thanked the late composer for his amazing music.

A warrior who always hit d right note!! Thank u 4 gracing our lives n filling it with warmth n amazing music!! God speed #AadeshShrivastava

— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) September 4, 2015

Actor Riteish Deshmukh posted:

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

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) September 4, 2015

"Ambarsariya" hitmaker Sona Mohapatra added:

Musician, composer Aadesh Shrivastava lost his battle with cancer some hours ago. Sad, depressing news. Strength to his friends & family.

— Sona Mohapatra (@sonamohapatra) September 4, 2015

Music composer-singer Vishal Dadlani said:

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

— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) September 4, 2015