Suhash K Jha (DNA; September 8, 2015)
Post music composer Aadesh Shrivastava’s shockingly premature death on Friday night, his colleagues from the music industry have taken a decision to financially support his wife — former actress and singer Vijayta Pandit and their two teenaged sons Anivesh and Avitesh.
Says a source from the music industry, “Vijayta has gone through a lot. Aadesh’s illness has left her financially disabled. Now that Aadesh is no more, she has to make sure their sons get the best possible upbringing and education. On top of that, her elder sister Sulakshana Pandit also stays with Vijayta. So yes, there’s a looming financial crisis in her family. Of course, her brothers Mandar, Jatin and Lalit are there to support her. But they have their families and responsibilities. We’ve decided to look after Aadeshji’s family.”
Confirming this decision singer Alka Yagnik a close friend of Aadesh and his wife says, “Yes, the initiative to support the family was taken by some of Aadesh’s well-wishers. Besides some of us — his close friends, the entire music community is going to support and take care of his wife and sons.We have already spoken about this amongst ourselves. And we stand united in this decision !”