Nitin Desai ended his life due to financial crises leaving the whole world of Showbiz in the country in shock
Late Nitin Desai ( Chandrakant middle name) was a famous filmmaker with national awards honouring his contribution. He has worked with most of the superstars of the country. He was one of the finest art directors who worked in more than 50 films in his career. Further, he also worked as a production designer, and an actor and also tested his luck as a producer.
But at the age of 57, with an experience of more than 25 years in the industry he found it easy to end his chapter here. As per the resources, the art director of superhits like Devdas and Josh borrowed big monies to invest in movies. But things did not work as planned and he was left with heavy loans increasing day by day due to interest rates.
It was not a solution to his problems but rather a big loss for his family with struggle worsening for them. While the loss does not limit to the biological family only. Rather, hard-working directors like him are the backbone of the industry. Hence, it is no less than a shock for the whole of the industry. Many expressed sorrow over the sudden demise of the legendary.
While many artists used social media to pay tribute and offer condolences a few visited personally to support the family in an inconsolable state.
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt tweeted,” Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Nitin Desai. A brilliant art director and a good friend, his contribution to Indian cinema has been monumental. My thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.” For those unaware, Nitin Chandrakant Desai was the art director of Sanjay Dutt’s starter series Munnabhai and movies like Pitaah and Mission Kashmir. Hence they share a good bond as co-workers.
The perfectionist of Bollywood as well visited the family personally and paid tribute to the legendary. When asked why he was the only one to visit he tried to avoid blaming the fellow colleagues and left in a sorrow.
Then, Riteish Deshmukh as well tweeted expressing his state of mind after the news. He wrote,” 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. Om Shanti.” His words were full of praise and support.
Another Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh as well shared his heartiest condolences for the family while praising the true artist behind the camera. He tweeted, “Cannot accept the heartbreaking news. Our beloved #nitindesai has left for his heavenly abode. He was simply a genius. A visionary artist with grace, and style who understood not just his craft but people. He was a positive soul who spread only love to all. My God give his family strength. Om Shanti.”
Even Parineeti Chopra tweeted respecting and remembering the senior artist. The Ishaqzaade actress wrote, “Heartbreaking to hear about Nitin sir. #NitinDesai. His groundbreaking work, wisdom and artistry will be remembered forever. Rest in peace, sir”
Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan pays the tribute in a most respectful way pushing their upcoming films OMG 2 and Ghoomer trailers. Akshay informed the audience through Twitter stating “Unbelievably sad to know about the demise of Nitin Desai. He was a stalwart in production design and such a big part of our cinema fraternity. He worked on so many of my films… this is a huge loss. Out of respect, we are not releasing the OMG 2 trailer today. Will launch it tomorrow at 11 am. Om Shanti.”
Abhishek Bachchan tweeted,” Very sad to hear about the passing of Nitin Desai. We worked on so many films together. Was such a fine artist and a gentleman. May god grant him and his family peace.” He then retweeted stating,” As a mark of respect to our beloved #NitinDesai, we the team of #Ghoomer have decided to postpone our trailer release function which was to be held tomorrow in Mumbai. We will release it day after on the 4th of August.”
Many filmmakers and producers are as well paying tribute to the art director of the entertainment industry. But this is not the first time that the workers and employees of this world full of limelight have opted for death over life. The list includes Jiah Khan, Sushant Singh Rajput, Kushal Punjabi and the yesteryear fame Divya Bharti and many more.
The real reasons behind their sudden decisions to end their lives is still a mystery. many linked it to depression that hits the majority of the celebrities worldwide. Then their unacceptability towards career downfall and financial crises are as were considered another two major reasons. Also failed personal relations were as well reported as a reason to end life in the industry.
Still, it is a world full of limelight, showbiz, glamour and luxury. many dream to make it big like superstars Shahrukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and Dharmendra. But they are the only few whole shine. Many must have ended their lives while struggling to even start. Hence, it looks very attractive and beautiful from far away. But in reality, it is far more complicated and stressing for both the struggling and successful.
Our heartiest condolences for the family and closed ones. We wish Nitin Chandrakant Desai a RIP.
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