Bollywood music composer Aadesh Shrivastava dead at 51

Aadesh had composed several hits such as Shava Shava from K3G and Suno Na from Chalte Chalte

Bollywood music composer and singer Aadesh Shrivastava, who had composed music for more than 100 Hindi films including Chalte Chalte, Baabul, Baghban, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Raajneeti, passed away Saturday.

The singer, who was battling cancer since 2010, was undergoing treatment when his cancer relapsed for the third time.

Gone from our sight, but never from our memories; gone from our world, but never from our hearts. Join us in the... http://t.co/eC11IWrMoS

— Aadesh Shrivastava (@iamaadesh) September 5, 2015

He gave a number of hit songs and has left a legacy to be remembered by. The last film he composed songs for -- John Abraham and Anil Kapoor-starrer Welcome Back -- released yesterday (Friday).

Here are a few songs which brought the late singer immense fame:

1. Suno No Suno Na - Chalte Chalte


2. Say Shava Shava - Kabhi Khushie Kabhi Gham


3. Chali Chali Phir Chali - Baghban


4. Sona Sona - Major Saab


5. Bahut Khoosurat Ghazal - Shikari


6. Mora Piya - Rajneeti


7. Kya Ada Kya Jalwe Tere Paro - Shastra


He had collaborated with international singers like Akon, Julia Fordham and Wyclef Jean. He had launched an India-wide talent search with Akon, a website which uses music analysis technology to predict hit potential of new songs. Other international artists he had collaborated with include Dominic Miller, Shakira, and T-Pain.

As the news of his illness surfaced in the media, members of the film fraternity like Lata Mangeshkar and AR Rahman expressed shock and hope for healthy recovery while others like Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan met him at the hospital.

B-Town expressed sorrow on Twitter as news of the singer's demise surfaced:
https://twitter.com/sonunigam/status/640031193291816960

When We visited #aadeshshrivastava 2days bk at hospital Family was talking him to celebrate his birthday on 4th sep,God Called him same day

— Kailash Kher (@Kailashkher) September 5, 2015

God only Knows his rules
How helpless we all are in Supreme's world, prayers RIP #aadeshshrivastava N family to bear this irreparable loss

— Kailash Kher (@Kailashkher) September 5, 2015

RIP #AadeshShrivastava Too young.. my condolences with the family..

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) September 5, 2015

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

Alvidaa #aadeshshrivastava prayers and strength to your family ..........

— Ehsaan Noorani (@EhsaanNoorani) September 4, 2015

Saddened to hear about the demise of #AadeshShrivastava. RIP.

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 5, 2015

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

https://twitter.com/ashokepandit/status/639990580450168832

Very sad to hear of the passing of #AadeshShrivastava .. Too young to go. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones. May his soul RIP🙏🏼

— Sophie C (@Sophie_Choudry) September 5, 2015

RIP #AadeshShrivastava . We lost a talented good soul , so young.

— Bipasha Basu (@bipsluvurself) September 5, 2015