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A.R. Rahman ‘devasted’ over Aadesh Shrivastava’s condition

A.R. Rahman says he was left “devastated” after hearing about singer-composer Aadesh Shrivastava's struggle against cancer.

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Aadesh Shrivastava, ar rahman, ar rahman Aadesh Shrivastava, Aadesh Shrivastava news, Aadesh Shrivastava health, Aadesh Shrivastava cancer, Aadesh Shrivastava cancer news, entertainment news Aadesh Shrivastava, whose cancer has relapsed for the third time, is undergoing treatment in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute here since the last 45 days.

Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman says he was left “devastated” after hearing about Bollywood singer-composer Aadesh Shrivastava’s struggle against cancer. (Read: After SRK, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan visits Aadesh Shrivastava in hospital)

Shrivastava, whose cancer has relapsed for the third time, is undergoing treatment in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute here since the last 45 days.

Rahman tweeted on Friday (September 4):

Shrivastava, who earlier battled cancer in 2010, has composed music for films like “Chalte Chalte”, “Baabul”, “Baghban”, “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…” and “Raajneeti”. He is married to actress and playback singer Vijayata Pandit.

Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar had also tweeted showing concern over Shrivastava’s deteriorating health condition and prayed for his fast recovery.

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