Aadesh Shrivastava was born on 4 September 1964 in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. He began his musical career as a drummer and worked with established composers including R. D. Burman and Rajesh Roshan before establishing himself as an independent music composer.
He entered the Hindi film industry as a music composer in the early 1990s and gradually built a reputation for his distinctive blend of Indian melodies, contemporary sounds, and energetic arrangements. His notable film work includes Kanyadaan, Chalte Chalte, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., Baghban, Baabul, Rajneeti, and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna.
Aadesh also worked as a playback singer and performed songs for several films. His composition “Mora Piya” from Raajneeti became one of his well-known later works. He collaborated with numerous leading singers and artists during his career and also helped introduce international artist Akon to Indian audiences.
Aadesh Shrivastava was diagnosed with cancer and underwent treatment for several years. His cancer relapsed, and he died in Mumbai on 5 September 2015, just one day after his 51st birthday.