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Born Sep 04
Misfortune dogged at his heels for most part of his career. For, despite obvious talent and some good scores, Aadesh Shrivastava is not in the higher echelons of film music. In fact, Aadesh has not even achieved half the popularity of his illustrious brothers-in-law, Jatin-Lalit. But things are changing, and AAdesh could soon get his due.
Aadesh started out with the dream of becoming a doctor, but decided down the line that he wanted to pursue music seriously. He learnt to play the drums, and shifted to Mumbai, where he met Sapan-Jagmohan. He then proceeded to gain a foothold in the industry by playing drums for stalwarts like O P Nayyar, Shankar-Jaikishen and Salil Choudhary. He started assisting Laxmikant-Pyarelal, and continued to do so for 12 years.
Aadesh's first big break came with the 1993 film Kanyadaan. He recorded an achievement of sorts by getting Lata Mangeshkar to sing for his very first score. Unfortunately, the film did not see the light of the day, and the songs died an unfortunate death. The same happened with Jaane Tamanna, but he bounced back with Aao Pyaar Kare. One track, Haathon mein aa gaya jo kal almost rewrote his fortunes.
Aadesh showed flashes of promise with his scores in Salma Pe Dil Aa Gaya and Shastra. The latter had the charubusting Kya ada kya jalwe tere Paro. But success came in sporadic bursts. The 1998 film Angaarey had a good score.
The composer had a comparatively prolific 2000, with his scores in Kunwara, Tarkieb and Shikari being noticed. He roped in the silken vocals of Jagjit Singh and Alka Yagnik for the lilting ghazal Kiska chehra. He also achieved a rare honour by bringing together Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle and Jagjit Singh for his album Dil Kahin Hosh Kahin. But Aadesh's biggest draw in 2001 is Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai, Goldie Behl's debut film. His score in this film is clean, fresh and simple, and should herald his talent.
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