Bollywood Art Director Nitin Desai Dies
Nitin Desai was a renowned art director who worked on some of the biggest Bollywood films of all time, including Lagaan, Devdas, and Mughal-e-Azam. He was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to create stunning sets that brought the stories to life.
Desai was born in Mumbai in 1958. He studied architecture at the University of Mumbai and then worked as a set designer for several years before making his break into art direction with the 1988 film Pardes.
Desai's work on Lagaan was particularly acclaimed. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Art Direction for the film, and it was also nominated for an Academy Award. The film's sets were meticulously recreated to look like 19th century rural India, and they helped to create the film's authentic atmosphere.
Desai's other notable films include Devdas, Mughal-e-Azam, and Jodha Akbar. He was also a recipient of the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award.
Desai's death is a major loss to the Indian film industry. He was a talented artist who created some of the most iconic sets in Bollywood history. His work will be remembered for years to come.