Aadesh Shrivastava was a prominent name in the Indian music industry especially in Bollywood arena who worked primarily as a music director. He had also voiced some of his compositions. Over years he had composed a number of songs for Bollywood garnering appreciations.
Aadesh Shrivastava was also the vice president of the Music Composers Association of India. Aadesh Shrivastava began his career as a drummer and worked for renowned musicians. Gradually he stepped into the arena of music direction and established a strong footing amongst the prominent ones. Many of his compositions topped the charts over years rendering him fame and success in the Bollywood music industry.
Early Life of Aadesh Shrivastava
Aadesh Shrivastava was born on 4th September 1966 to a Hindu Kayastha family in Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. Initially he was inclined towards becoming a doctor but his passion for music drove him to the music industry for pursuing a career as a music composer. He acquired training for playing the drums. Later he moved to Mumbai to establish himself in the music industry. 
After shifting to Mumbai, Aadesh Shrivastava met the composers Sapan-Jagmohan which paved his way to the musical arena in Hindi film industry. Subsequently he started his career by playing drums and gained recognition by playing for eminent music directors such as Salil Chowdhury, Shankar Jaikishan and O. P. Nayyar. For about a decade he also assisted the famed music composer duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal after which he took up independent project as a music director.
Musical Career of Aadesh Shrivastava
Aadesh Shrivastava got his first break in the year 1993 with the Bollywood flick Kanyadaan. One of his compositions was sung by the celebrated playback singer Lata Mangeshkar. However the film was shelved for some reason and his work went unnoticed. Aadesh Shrivastava returned with the movie Aao Pyaar Karen in which the track `Haathon mein aa gaya jo kal` became huge hit. Other movies for which he composed music include Shastra and Salma Pe Dil Aa Gaya. Once again his composition `Kya ada kya jalwe tere Paro` from the film Shastra went on to top chartbuster. His music in the 1998 film Angaarey also became hit. His other popular songs included `Gur nalon ishq mitha`, `Gustakhiyaan`, `Shava shava`, `Sona sona` and many more. His songs in the movies Shikari, Tarkieb and Kunwara won much appreciation. He also earned success by composing the songs of the film Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai. Other movies for which he composed music include Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, Deewaanapan, Chalte Chatle, Baabul, Khuda Kasam and many more. He has also done playback singing in many films. His semi classical song `Mora Piya` form the 2010 movie Raajneeti also became a huge hit.
Later Career of Aadesh Shrivastava
In 2005 Aadesh Shrivastava appeared in the talent hunt show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 as a judge. In the next year he ventured into film direction with a short film on child prostitution named Sanaa. In the year 2009 he did a cameo role in the movie World Cupp 2011 and also judged the show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009. Aadesh Shrivastava has also worked on the international arena and collaborated with renowned artists like Wyclef Jean, Julia Fordham and Akon. He launched a nation wide talent search on the website together with Akon. The website uses music analysis technology for predicting the hit potential of new songs. He has also collaborated with other international artists such as T-Pain, Shakira and Dominic Miller.
Achievements of Aadesh Shrivastava
In 2001 Aadesh Shrivastava won IIFA Award for Technical Excellence for Best Background Score for the movie Refugee. He had also received nominations for a number of films in esteemed award ceremonies.
Discography of Aadesh Shrivastava
| Background music |
| 2015 Welcome Back 2 |
| 2011 Angel |
| 2009 Love Khichdi |
| 2006 Rehguzar |
| 2005 Paheli |
| 2004 Garv: Pride and Honour |
| 2004 Deewar - Let`s Bring Our Heroes Home |
| 2004 Lakeer - Forbidden Lines |
| 2003 Zameen |
| 2003 Jaal: The Trap |
| 2002 Yeh Hai Jalwa |
| 2002 Humraaz |
| 2001 Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya |
| 2000 Refugee |
| 2000 Khauff |
| 2000 Badal |
| 2000 Champion |
| 1999 Haseena Maan Jaayegi |
| 1999 Bade Dilwala |
| 1998 Major Saab |
| 1998 Dushman |
| 1997 Border |
| 1995 The Don |
| 1995 Baazi |
| 1990 Sailaab |
| 1994 Masti |
Aadesh Shrivastava as Music Director
| 2015 Welcome Back |
| 2013 Janta V/S Janardan - Bechara Aam Aadmi |
| 2010 Jaan Tere Naam |
| 2010 Mahayoddha Rama |
| 2010 Mr. Tikdambaaz |
| 2010 Mummyji |
| 2011 Khuda Kasam |
| 2010 Raajneeti |
| 2009 World Cupp 2011 |
| 2009 Love Ka Tadka |
| 2009 Anubhav |
| 2008 Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors |
| 2007 Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega |
| 2006 Dil Se Pooch Kidhar Jaana Hai |
| 2006 Baabul |
| 2006 Rehguzar |
| 2006 Husn - Love & Betrayal |
| 2006 Alag |
| 2006 Saawan... The Love Season |
| 2006 Chingaari |
| 2006 Sandwich |
| 2005 Apaharan |
| 2004 Satya Bol |
| 2004 Deewar - Let`s Bring Our Heroes Home |
| 2004 Dev |
| 2003 Baghban |
| 2003 Chalte Chatle |
| 2003 Kash Aap Hamare Hote |
| 2003 Love at Times Square |
| 2003 Surya |
| 2002 Aanken |
| 2002 Junoon |
| 2001 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... |
| 2001 Deewaanapan |
| 2001 Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein |
| 2001 Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya |
| 2001 Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai |
| 2001 Uljhan |
| 2001 Farz |
| 2000 Shikari |
| 2000 Joru Ka Ghulam |
| 2000 Kunwara |
| 2000 Sultaan |
| 2000 Tarkieb |
| 1999 International Khiladi |
| 1999 Lal Baadshah |
| 1999 Bade Dilwala |
| 1999 Dahek |
| 1998 Zulm-O-Sitam |
| 1998 Angaaray |
| 1998 Major Saab |
| 1998 Deewana Hoon Pagal Nahi |
| 1997 Bhai Bhai |
| 1997 Salma Pe Dil Aa Gaya |
| 1997 Humko Ishq Ne Mara |
| 1996 Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat |
| 1996 Shastra |
| 1996 Dil Tera Deewana |
| 1996 Apne Dum Par |
| 1995 Ram Shastra |
| 1995 Veergati |
| 1995 Sauda |
| 1994 Aao Pyaar Karen |
| 1994 Masti |
| 1991 Khatra |
Personal Life of Aadesh Shrivastava
Aadesh Shrivastava was married to the
Bollywood actress and playback singer Vijeta Pandit, who also happens to be the sister of actress
Sulakshana Pandit and music composer
Jatin Lalit. The couple has two sons named Anivesh and Avitesh. In December 2010 Aadesh Shrivastava was diagnosed with cancer. However after undergoing chemotherapy he resumed his work in the music industry. But on 31st August 2015 his cancer had relapsed for a third time since his first attack in 2010 and he had been hospitalised for more than a month. He died on 5th September 2015 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute in Mumbai.
