August 2nd 2023.
Today, the news of four-time National Award winning production designer and art director Nitin Desai's death has shocked the entire Bollywood industry. Desai was found dead at his ND Studio in Karjat on Wednesday. He was 57.
Desai served as an art director and production designer for several iconic films like Lagaan and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. According to a report by ETimes, Desai's post mortem will be conducted at JJ Hospital in Mumbai and his last rites will be performed on Friday at ND Studio. His family is waiting for his children to arrive from the US.
Today, police officers informed that prima facie, it looks like a case of death by suicide and an investigation is currently underway. A case of accidental death was reportedly registered at Khalapur police station. BJP MLA Mahesh Baldi claimed that Desai was in deep financial trouble and he most likely died by suicide between 4 am to 4.30 am.
Desai was found hanging at the centre stage of a mega floor inside the studio where most of the shows were conducted. Many Bollywood celebrities and politicians expressed grief over Desai's shocking death. Actor Akshay Kumar also pushed the trailer release of his much-awaited film OMG 2 'out of respect' for Desai.
In a career spanning over 30 years, Desai worked with many famous directors like Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Rajkumar Hirani and Ashutosh Gowariker. He is known for his art work in films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Lagaan, Jodhaa Akbar and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. However, recently Desai was accused of cheating a Thane Ad Agency of over ₹50 lakh.
Nitin Desai was a renowned and celebrated art director and production designer in Bollywood. His sudden death has left the entire industry in shock and grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this difficult time.
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