Mr Shrivastava, who battled cancer five years ago, was diagnosed with the same disease again. He was said to be in a critical condition when he was admitted to the hospital. He died in the wee hours of September 5 at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital in Mumbai.
Over the course of his career, Mr Shrivastava had composed music for over 100 Hindi films, including Chalte Chalte, Baabul, Baghban, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Rajneeti. (Also Read: RIP Aadesh Shrivastava: 10 Songs to Remember Him by )
Bollywood celebrities expressed their grief on Twitter. Here's what they tweeted:
Sangeetkar Aadesh Shrivastava ji ke swargwas ki khabar sunke mujhe bahut dukh hua.Ishwar unki aatma ko shanti de.
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) September 5, 2015RIP Aadesh Srivastav.
— rishi kapoor (@chintskap) September 5, 2015I 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, 2015RIP #AadeshShrivastava Too young.. my condolences with the family..
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) September 5, 2015The world has lost a very talented musician and beautiful soul. Adesh Shrivastav RIP. Our condolences go out to his family. He will b missed
— Madhuri Dixit-Nene (@MadhuriDixit) September 5, 2015A 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, 2015Saddened to hear of Aadesh's untimely demise.. Deepest condolences to his family.
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) September 5, 2015Another life lost to a disease that eats u from within...RIP Aadesh Shrivastava.
— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) September 5, 2015Sad.. Very Sad News- RIP Aadesh Shrivastava - will always remember you for your music, big smile & a warm hug.
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) September 4, 2015I remember how he sent me his picture from hospital when he had his relapse this time.. Underneath was written, "Mere Chhota bhaai,love you"
— Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) September 5, 2015He 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, 2015RIP Aadesh Shrivastava .. A bundle of talent and a humble man.. May his soul rest in peace..Sincere condolences to his family..
— Aftab Shivdasani (@AftabShivdasani) September 5, 2015Unfortunate that I am only reaching mumbai tonight, will not be able to attend last rituals of #aadeshshrivastava will be with family later.
— Kailash Kher (@Kailashkher) September 5, 2015Deeply saddened to know about the untimely demise of @iamaadesh Was one of our industry's most talented music composers. RIP.
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) September 5, 2015RIP Aadesh ji. #Gonetoosoon
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) September 5, 2015Farewell my friend. Your soul took those dreams. Those beautiful melodies. Finished n unfinished. Your love for everyone. Farewell Adesh
— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) September 5, 2015Saddened 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, 2015Terribly sad! RIP aadesh shrivastav ! Remember him wth always a warm smile on his face! God bless
— Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) September 4, 2015RIP to the maestro @iamaadesh ji May god give strength to your family to bear with your loss
— RAFTAAR (@Its_Raftaar) September 5, 2015