This Article is From Sep 04, 2015

Aadesh Shrivastava Critically Ill With Cancer, Rahman Devastated

Aadesh Shrivastava Critically Ill With Cancer, Rahman Devastated

AR Rahman and Aadesh Shrivastava photographed in Mumbai.

Mumbai: Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman said he was "devastated" after hearing about singer-composer Aadesh Shrivastava's struggle against cancer.

Aadesh, whose cancer has relapsed for the third time, is undergoing treatment in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute in Mumbai since the last 45 days. (Also Read: Doctors Stop Chemotherapy on Critically Ill Aadesh Shrivastava )

Mr Rahman tweeted:
 

Aadesh has composed music for films such as Chalte Chalte, Baabul, Baghban, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Raajneeti. He is married to actress-singer Vijayata Pandit.

Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar also tweeted and prayed for his fast recovery:
 
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