Aadesh Shrivastava

Biography:

Aadesh Shrivastava was a renowned Indian music composer and singer known for his significant contributions to the Hindi film industry. Born on September 4, 1964, in a Hindu Kayastha family in Katni, his career in music began as a drummer for acclaimed music composers like R.D. Burman and Rajesh Roshan. He later emerged as an independent music director, crafting compositions for over 100 Hindi films throughout his career.

His breakthrough came with the film “Kanyadaan” in 1993, featuring Lata Mangeshkar singing his first notable song, “Oh Sajna Dilbar,” a duet with Udit Narayan. Though the film and subsequent songs initially went unnoticed, he gained recognition with movies like “Aao Pyaar Karen,” “Salma Pe Dil Aa Gaya,” and “Shastra,” particularly for the song “Kya Ada Kya Jalwe Tere Paro.”

Shrivastava’s musical prowess expanded with hits like “Sona Sona,” “Shava Shava,” “Gustakhiyaan,” and “Gur Nalon Ishq Mitha.” He garnered praise for his work in movies like “Kunwara,” “Tarkieb,” and “Shikari.” Additionally, he ventured into television as a judge on shows like “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa” and directed the short film “Sanaa,” shedding light on child prostitution.