'Visionary artist, legendary designer.' Parineeti Chopra, Hema Malini remember 'soft-spoken & humble' Nitin Desai; Sanjay Dutt recalls monumental contribution to cinema

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art director Nitin Desai has sent shockwaves in the tinsel town. Several Bollywood celebrities such as Sanjay Dutt, Riteish Deshmukh, Parineeti Chopra, Neil Nitin Mukesh, etc took to social media to pay tributes to the late art director. Taking to Twitter, Chopra wrote, “Heartbreaking to hear about Nitin sir.

#NitinDesai. His groundbreaking work, wisdom, and artistry will be remembered forever. Rest in peace sir.” Sanjay Dutt, who had worked with the late art director in a film, the 2003 blockbuster 'Munnabhai MBBS' described him as a «brilliant art director and a good friend.» ‘New York’ actor Neil Nitin Mukesh also paid an emotional farewell to the creative genius.

Describing Desai as a “visionary artist”, he wrote that the art director understood his craft and possessed a keen understanding of the human psyche. ‘Ek Villain’ star Riteish Deshmukh also mourned the late art director. “Deeply shocked to know that #NitinDesai, a legendary Production Designer who has contributed immensely to the growth of Indian cinema is 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," he tweeted. Director Madhur Bhandarkar also penned an emotional farewell.

“Just heard the devastating news about the passing of multiple National award-winner Art Director Nitin Desai. It's hard to believe. Had the privilege of working with him on four remarkable films.

#TrafficSignal, #fashion, #jail & #InduSarkar His immense talent and extrovert personality made every project unforgettable. Indian cinema has lost a true gem. Heartfelt condolences to his family members.

We will miss you, Dada. #OmShanti,” reads his post. Yesteryear diva