Tragic passing of esteemed art director Nitin Desai sends shockwaves through the industry

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ND Studio, located in Karjat, sending shockwaves across the film fraternity. As per preliminary reports, it appears that Nitin Desai may have died by suicide. Just a few days before his passing, Desai took to his Instagram account to commemorate the 29th anniversary of the beloved film, '1942: A Love Story.' In the touching post, he shared a nostalgic poster featuring Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala, the stars of the film, and captioned it with endearing words, «The story of your favorite love story has completed 29 years (sic).» The movie '1942: A Love Story,' directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, had garnered immense appreciation upon its release in 1994.

The film also boasted a stellar cast including Jackie Shroff, Anupam Kher, Danny Denzongpa, and more. It left an indelible mark on Indian cinema, capturing the hearts of countless audiences. Local MLA from Karjat, Mahesh Baldi of the BJP, expressed his grief and confirmed that Nitin Desai's demise was possibly linked to financial troubles.

According to him, the talented artist had been grappling with financial challenges for an extended period, leading to the tragic event at his beloved ND Studio. The authorities have taken the incident seriously, with Superintendent of Police, Somnath Gharge, issuing an official statement affirming a thorough investigation from all angles. The circumstances surrounding Nitin Desai's passing are being meticulously examined, ensuring that no aspect is left unexplored.