Bollywood Art Director Nitin Desai dies; was known for movies like Lagaan, Munnabhai MBBS and Slumdog Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire and Kaun Banega Crorepati. Some of the most notable Bollywood movies that he worked for were Lagaan, Jodhaa Akbar, Munnabhai M.B.B.S. and Lage Raho Munna Bhai.
Maharashtra MLA Mahesh Baldi has confirmed Desai's death. "He was under financial stress and this could be the only reason for suicide," ANI quoted him as saying. "We have found the body of art director Nitin Desai hanging in his studio in Karjat.
Police were informed about this by a worker on the set. When police team reached the studio we saw his body hanging. We are investigating the case further for ascertaining all the aspects in this case," ANI quoted Raigad SP as saying.
He got the National Awards for Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Lagaan and Devdas. As initial reports suggest it to be a suicide, Bollywood personalities have started reacting to it.
“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?" wrote filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri.
“Heartbreaking…#NationalAward winning production designer #NitinDesai is no more… Heartfelt condolences to the family," tweeted film critic Taran Adarsh. (This is a developing story. Check back for more updates.)
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