Renowned Art Director Nitin Desai Found Dead: Initial Postmortem Indicates Death By Hanging

The sudden demise of celebrated art director and producer Nitin Chandrakant Desai has sent shockwaves through the film industry. Known for his remarkable work in movies like Lagaan, Khamoshi, Devdas, and The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Desai’s contributions were highly acclaimed.

The Tragic Discovery

The film industry mourns the sudden demise of celebrated art director Nitin Desai, who was found hanging in his studio. Initial postmortem findings point to death by hanging, shedding light on the tragedy that has shocked many

On Wednesday morning, Desai was reportedly found hanging at his own company premises, ND Studios in Karjat, Maharashtra. The news left the film fraternity and fans in grief.

Initial Postmortem Results

A team of four doctors conducted the postmortem on August 2 at JJ Hospital. The preliminary findings indicate that the cause of death was hanging.

Financial Challenges

Reports suggest that Desai was facing financial challenges, and his company was on the brink of insolvency. Allegedly, his company had defaulted on a loan of Rs. 252 crore.

Ongoing Investigation

The police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding Desai’s death. They have seized mobile phones and other electronic devices found at the location and are conducting further inquiries.

Condolences Pour In

Numerous Bollywood celebrities, including Akshay Kumar, Madhur Bhandarkar, Riteish Deshmukh, Hema Malini, Parineeti Chopra, and others, expressed their shock and offered heartfelt condolences on social media.

Funeral Arrangements

The last rites of Nitin Desai will be held on Friday, August 4, at the ND Studios in Karjat, once his family, residing in America, returns to Mumbai.

Reach Out for Help

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