Renowned film art director Nitin Desai as found dead on Wednesday at his studio in Maharashtra’s Raigad district. While police have suspected suicide, a probe is underway into Nitin Desai’s death from all angles. Desai’s sudden death has sent shockwaves through the film industry. Several film personalities including Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Agnihotri, Kunal Kohli and Neil Nitin Mukesh have mourned the demise of Desai.
The Kashmir Files director Vivek tweeted, “I am heartbroken and sad beyond control to learn about my dearest friend Nitin Desai’s death. A legendary Production designer, a visionary who made ND Studio… Nitin not only loved Pallavi and I, he always guided me even in films we didn’t do together. Why Nitin, why?”
Actor Riteish Deshmukh wrote, “Deeply shocked to know that #NitinDesai, a legendary Production Designer who has contributed immensely to the growth of Indian cinema in no more. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. I had known him for years.. soft spoken, humble, ambitious & a visionary… you will be missed my friend. Om Shanti.”
Deeply shocked to know that #NitinDesai, a legendary Production Designer who has contributed immensely to the growth of Indian cinema in no more. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. I had known him for years.. soft spoken, humble, ambitious & a visionary… you… pic.twitter.com/Pgkz4Mx3K7— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 2, 2023
Neil tweeted, “Cannot accept the heartbreaking news. Our beloved #nitindesai has left for his heavenly abode. He was simply a genius. A visionary artist with grace, style who understood not just his craft but people. He was a positive soul who spread only love to all. My God give his family strength. Om Shanti.”
Nitin Desai served as art director and production designer for a number of Bollywood and Marathi movies. He was known for his art work in films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Lagaan, Devdas, Jodhaa Akbar and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.
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