Art Director Nitin Chandrakant Desai Dies Allegedly by Suicide at ND Studios in Karjat
Born in 1965, Desai began his career as an assistant art director on the television film Tamas (1987). He later worked as an assistant art director on television series such as Kabir (1988-1990) and Chanakya (1991).
Renowned film art director Nitin Desai was found dead on Wednesday (August 2) at his studio in Maharashtra's Raigad district, a senior police official said. Prima facie, it seems to be a case of suicide, the official said, adding Desai was found hanging at his N D Studios in Karjat area of Raigad, located about 50 km from Mumbai. Nitin Chandrakant Desai Dies by Suicide; National Award Winning Art Director Was Found Hanging in His Own Studio – Reports.
After being alerted, police rushed to the spot, the official said. A probe was underway into Desai's death from all angles, he said. Desai served as art director and production designer for a number of Bollywood and Marathi movies. Remi Lucidi Dies: French Daredevil, Known for Dangerous High-Rise Stunts, Falls to Death From 68th Floor of Hong Kong Building.
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He was known for his art work in films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Jodhaa Akbar and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.