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A special condolence meet was held for late music director Aadesh Shrivastava on Tuesday (September 8) in Mumbai which was attended by members from the film fraternity including Amitabh Bachchan, his daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla and Jackie Shroff among others. Aadesh Shrivastava passed away on September 5 after a long battle with cancer.
Amitabh Bachchan arrives for the ‘chautha’, which is also called the fourth day of the death ceremony. The veteran actor was accompanied by his daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. (Source: Express Photo by Dilip Kagda)
During the last days of Aadesh Shrivastava in the hospital, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has paid a visit to the late music director. (Source: Express Photo by Dilip Kagda)
Aadesh Shrivastava had composed music for the film 'Chalte Chalte', which Aishwarya was supposed to be a part of. (Source: Express Photo by Dilip Kagda)
Aadesh Shrivastava's wife, Vijeta Pandit along with along with their sons Anivesh and Avitesh photographed along with other relatives at the ISCKON temple in Juhu, before the prayers began. (Source: Express Photo by Dilip Kagda)
Aadesh Shrivastava's wife, Vijeta was singlehandedly looking after the late music director during his illness. Aadesh's cancer had relapsed for the third time this year. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Actress Madhuri Dixit along with her husband Dr. Sriram Nene was also at prayer meet. (Source: Express Photo by Dilip Kagda)
Jackie Shroff was also seen making a sombre entrance. (Source: Express Photo by Dilip Kagda)
Aadesh Shrivastava's wife Vijeta sobbed uncontrollably for her husband, while the family comforted her. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Actor and filmmaker Shekhar Kapur arrives. "Farewell my friend. Your soul took those dreams. Those beautiful melodies. Finished n unfinished. Your love for everyone. Farewell Adesh," posted Kapur on the day Aadesh passed away. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon arrived with her daughter, Paloma for the prayers. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Aadesh Shrivastava's family and relatives held a strong front as they mourned their loss. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Actress and singer Suchitra Krishnamoorti was dressed in yellow as she led her daughter Kaveri inside. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Juhi Chawla also arrived to pay her respects to the family, dressed in a simple white churridar. The actress posted, "leaving Aadesh Srivastava s prayer ceremony ..The point is not to live forever but to create something that will..Aadesh s music lives on.." (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Singer Kailash Kher, who had visited Aadesh Shrivastava in the hospital before his death, shared a tweet on that day. "God only Knows his rules. How helpless we all are in Supreme's world, prayers RIP #aadeshshrivastava N family to bear this irreparable loss." (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Amitabh Bachchan had also posted about the 'Chautha' before the prayer ceremony took place. "'Chautha' for Aadesh Shrivastava at ISKON, Juhu, tomorrow 8th Sept from 4-6 pm ..," posted Big B. Aadesh Shrivastava had composed some memorable songs for Amitabh Bachchan's film, 'Baghban'. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Veteran actor Jeetendra photographed at the temple. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Jackie Shroff at the prayer meet. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Singers Mika Singh and Hans Raj Singh arrived together. Mika had posted a tweet on the day of Aadesh's death, "Legendary, talented @adesh ji has sadly passed away.. He was on bed from last 45 days fighting Cancer..May God bless his soul .Rest in peace." (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Madhuri Dixit and her husband Dr. Sriram Nene were both dressed in sober colours for the condolence meet. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Also seen was actor Chunky Pandey. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Ravi Kissen holds up a CD of Aadesh Shrivastava's music. On the day of his death, the actor tweeted, "Aadesh Shrivastav I will miss u my friend ..." (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Madhuri Dixit also posetd a condolence message on Twitter, "The world has lost a very talented musician and beautiful soul. Adesh Shrivastav RIP. Our condolences go out to his family. He will b missed." (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Actor Rishi Kapoor photographed along with director Rahul Rawail. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Actress Neha Dhupia, who attended the prayer service in a simple pastel coloured outfit, had tweeted that Aadesh had gone too soon. "Wish this was nt true ... RIP Aadesh ji .. #Gonetoosoon." (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Family members help Aadesh Shrivastava's mother down the stairs. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Singer Ila Arun at the meet. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Renowned vocalist Pandit Jasraj was also escorted to the service. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Playback singer Sudesh Bhosle along with his family. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Actor Sudesh Berry arrives. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Former actress Ayesha Jhulka with Vijeta's brother and musician Lalit Pandit. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Sonu Nigam's wife Madhurima arrives. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Former actress Sheeba looks sombre. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Veteran actor and onscreen villain Raza Murad arrives. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Aadesh's brother-in-law and Vijeta's brother Jatin Pandit with his wife. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
