Remembering Aadesh Shrivastava: Amitabh Bachchan Shares Reflections on the Composer’s Life and Legacy

Amitabh Bachchan reminisced about his close friendship with Aadesh Shrivastava, detailing their shared musical experiences and the composer’s remarkable talent. Bachchan mourned the loss of Shrivastava, who passed away shortly after his 51st birthday. Shrivastava’s battle with cancer led to both physical and emotional hardship, including a sense of betrayal by those in the entertainment industry. The composer was deeply concerned about the future of his family, especially his wife and sons. His first illness was a traumatic experience that highlighted a lack of support from his industry friends. Despite financial struggles, he remained dedicated to his family. Bachchan emphasized Shrivastava’s contributions to films like ‘Chalte Chalte’ and ‘Baghban,’ but particularly admired his work in ‘Dev.’ He also highlighted Shrivastava’s short film ‘Sanaa,’ which addressed the difficult subject of child prostitution. Shrivastava’s work, marked by originality and a determination to overcome adversity, extended to notable background scores in films such as ‘Border,’ ‘Refugee,’ and ‘LOC Kargil.’ The absence of support for Shrivastava’s family after his death deeply saddened Bachchan.