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Akon Honors Aadesh Shrivastava in Mumbai
21 Nov
Summary
- Akon paid tribute to Aadesh Shrivastava during his Mumbai concert.
- He credited Shrivastava for his deep connection and bond with India.
- Akon introduced Aadesh's son, Avitesh, as the torchbearer of his legacy.
During his recent Mumbai concert, global music sensation Akon delivered a moving tribute to the late Indian music composer Aadesh Shrivastava. Akon shared that Shrivastava was the person who first introduced him to India, fostering a deep connection that led him to consider the country a second home. This acknowledgment highlighted the profound influence Shrivastava had on Akon's journey.
Akon then invited Avitesh Shrivastava, Aadesh's son, onto the stage, presenting him as the inheritor of his father's musical legacy. The moment intensified when Avitesh performed a line from one of his father's iconic songs, 'Tumne Na Jaana,' which the stadium crowd passionately sang along to. This shared musical experience created a powerful emotional connection.
Witnessing the crowd's enthusiastic response, Akon expressed his gratitude for the experience, describing India as the most genuine and loving country outside his homeland. He concluded by emphasizing that such shared moments of love and remembrance are precisely why Aadesh Shrivastava was so cherished.
