Shocking News : Bollywood Award Wining Famous Art Director Died by Suicide | Nitin Chandrakant Desai

Nitin Chandrakant Desai was an Indian art director, production designer, and film and television producer. He was best known for his work in Marathi and Hindi films,

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Nitin Chandrakant Desai was an Indian art director, production designer, and film and television producer. He was best known for his work in Marathi and Hindi films, including Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Lagaan (2001), Devdas (2002), Jodhaa Akbar (2008) and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015).

Desai was born in Mumbai on 9 August 1965. He studied art at the Sir JJ School of Art and began his career as an art director in the early 1990s. His first film was Parinda (1989), directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. He went on to work with some of the leading directors in Bollywood, including Ashutosh Gowarikar, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Rajkumar Hirani and Ketan Mehta.

Desai was a master of creating realistic and visually stunning sets. He won four National Film Awards for Best Art Direction, for his work on Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Lagaan, Devdas and Jodhaa Akbar. He also won three Filmfare Best Art Direction Awards.

In addition to his work in films, Desai also designed the sets for the World Cultural Festival 2016 at Delhi. He was also a film producer, and his production company, Chandrakant Productions, produced the film Desh Devi (2002).

Desai died by suicide on 2 August 2023 at the age of 57. He was found dead at his studio, ND Studios in Karjat, Maharashtra. His death was a shock to the film industry, and he was mourned by his colleagues and fans alike.

Desai's work will be remembered for its beauty, realism and attention to detail. He was one of the most talented art directors in the history of Indian cinema, and his work helped to create some of the most iconic films of all time.

Here is the list of Films where Nitin Chandrakant Desai Contributed as art director:

Year	Title
1989	Parinda
1993	1942: A Love Story
1994	Aa Gale Lag Jaa
1994	Droh Kaal
1995	Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India
1995	Akele Hum Akele Tum
1995	The Don
1995	Vijeta
1995	Khamoshi: The Musical
1996	Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
1996	Diljale
1996	Maachis
1997	Aar Ya Paar
1997	Ishq
1998	Kareeb
1998	Keemat: They Are Back
1998	Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
1998	Barood
1998	Wajood
1998	Salaam Bombay!
1998	Dahek: A Burning Passion
1999	Hu Tu Tu
1999	Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999	Holy Smoke
1999	Baadshah
2000	Mela
2000	Khauff
2000	Jung
2000	Josh
2000	Mission Kashmir
2000	Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
2000	Raju Chacha
2001	One 2 Ka 4
2002	Pitaah
2002	Filhaal...
2002	Devdas
2002	The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2002	Annarth
2003	Ek Hindustani
2003	Chupke Se
2003	Taj Mahal: A Monument of Love
2003	Munnabhai M.B.B.S.
2006	The Memsahib
2006	Lage Raho Munna Bhai
2006	Jaane Hoga Kya
2007	Gandhi, My Father
2007	Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal
2008	Y.M.I. Yeh Mera India
2008	God Tussi Great Ho
2008	Dostana
2008	Saas Bahu Aur Sensex
2008	Little Zizou
2009	Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur
2009	What's Your Raashee?
2009	Jail
2010	Once Upon a Time in Mumbai
2011	Balgandharva
2019	Panipat

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