Noted composer and singer Aadesh Shrivastava left for heavenly abode today (5th Sept) at around 12.30 am. Bollywood was took by surprise when news came out that Aadesh is terminally ill and had been fighting cancer for long. Several celebrities had visited the musician in Kokilabehen Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where he was admitted.

As per reports, Aadesh was not responding to chemotherapy and it was the third time his cancer relapsed. Ironically, Aadesh breathed his last, just a day after his 49th birthday (that is, yesterday, 4th Sept).

Several shocked celebrities took to Twitter to express their grief and condolences over the great musician's demise. Here are some of them...

Amitabh Bachchan - There are moments you know are going to happen .. yet you are never prepared when it happens .. when it does, you wish it did not !

Pritam - Deeply saddened to hear the news. Shared some amazing musical moments together. R.I.P Aadesh Srivastava.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra - Just heard about Aadesh Srivastava, was such a good man, a fighter and always had a smile ad put a smile on faces .RIP my friend

Arjun Rampal - Very sad to hear about Adesh Shrivastava, actually shocked. You fought hard and bravely my friend with always a smile on that face. Miss u.

Subhash Ghai ?- Adesh One of d most dynamic passionate musician n lovely man I knew since years passed away so soon.It's not done.God bless his noble soul

Preity zinta ?- R.I.P #AadeshShrivastava Not only was he an extremely talented musician but a wonderful human being also. Hope he has finally found peace

Shreya Ghoshal ?- Heart's heavy with d thought. A hale n hearty man even a few yrs back, full of vigour went thru so much battling Cancer. Now gone..Rest in peace Aadesh ji.

Shankar Ehsaan Loy ?- RIP @iamaadesh! May you finally get the peace you deserve

Anubhav Sinha - Terrible. Terrible. Terrible News. Too young to Go Aadesh Shrivastava.

Salim Merchant ?- Lost a friend and composer Aadesh shrivastava. My prayers and condolences to the family.

Aadesh is known for giving tinsel town many musical gems including 'Chalte Chalte', 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', 'Baghban' and 'Raajneeti', among others.

IndiaGlitz extends deepest condolences to Aadesh Shrivastava's family... May his soul rest in peace...