Nitin Chandrakant Desai
Nitin Chandrakant Desai | |
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Born | |
Died | 2 August 2023 Karjat, Maharashtra, India | (aged 57)
Alma mater | Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art L.S.Raheja School of Arts |
Occupation(s) | Actor, filmmaker, Art director, production designer |
Years active | 1987–2023 |
Notable work | Jodhaa Akbar Ajintha Harishchandrachi Factory Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Lagaan Devdas Balgandharva |
Website | www |
Nitin Chandrakant Desai (6 August 1965 – 2 August 2023) was an Indian
Desai won
For his contribution to cinema, he was included in the "In Memoriam" segment at the 96th Academy Awards ceremony in 2024.[5]
Early life and education
Desai was born in
Career
Desai first went to
His first feature film was Adhikari Brothers's Bhookamp in 1993, but it was
He turned film producer in 2003, with devotional film, Desh Devi Maa Ashapura.
In Marathi, he has produced a biopic movie Balgandharva released in May 2011.[14] He has also produced a reality TV show Marathi Paul Padte Pudhe, which provides a platform for young talent. Concept is similar to America's Got Talent.[citation needed]
Desai was reportedly working on
In 2011, he also debuted as a lead actor by the Marathi film Hello Jai Hind directed by Gajendra Ahire.[citation needed]
Most of Desai's successful work as an art director was in period films, as can be seen by the fact that all four of his
Death
Desai died by suicide in Karjat, Maharashtra, on 2 August 2023. He was 57.[6][16][17][18]
Filmography
This section needs additional citations for verification. (August 2023) |
As actor
Year | Title |
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1998–2001 | Hum Sab Ek Hain |
1997 | Daud |
2011 | Hello Jai Hind! |
2011 | Balgandharva |
As director
Year | Title |
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2012 | Ajintha |
As producer
Year | Title |
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2008 | Raja Shivchatrapati
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2011 | Balgandharva |
2018 | Truckbhar Swapna |
As art director
Year | Title | Notes |
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1989 | Parinda | |
1993 | 1942: A Love Story | |
1994 | Aa Gale Lag Jaa | |
1994 | Droh Kaal | |
1995 | Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India
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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.
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2006 | The Memsahib | |
2006 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | |
2006 | Jaane Hoga Kya | |
2007 | Gandhi, My Father | |
2007 | Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal
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|
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 | TV series |
2009 | What's Your Raashee? | |
2009 | Jail | |
2010 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbai
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2011 | Balgandharva | |
2019 | Panipat | [19] |
As production designer
Year | Title | Notes |
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1997 | Tunnu Ki Tina | |
1998 | Such a Long Journey | |
1999 | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | |
2001 | Lagaan (2001) | |
2001 | Ehsaas (2001) | |
2002 | Pitaah (2002 | |
2002 | Mission Kashmir | |
2002 | Devdas | |
2002 | Hum Kisise Kum Nahin
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2004 | Khakee | |
2004 | Swades | |
2005 | Mangal Pandey: The Rising | |
2006 | The Memsahib | |
2006 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | |
2007 | Traffic Signal | |
Gandhi, My Father | ||
Marigold | ||
Eklavya: The Royal Guard | ||
Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal
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2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | |
Saas Bahu Aur Sensex | ||
Fashion | ||
2010 | Ishqiya | |
2010 | Shanti | |
2010 | Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey | |
2013 | Zapatlela 2 | |
2015 | Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | |
2020 | Paurashpur | Web series |
Awards and nominations
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National Film Award for Best Art Direction
Year | Film | Notes |
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1999 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar | |
2000 | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | |
2002 | Lagaan | |
2003 | Devdas |
Filmfare Best Art Direction
Year | Film | Notes |
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1995 | 1942: A Love Story | |
1997 | Khamoshi | |
2003 | Devdas | [20] |
IFA Best Art Direction Award
Year | Film | Notes |
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2009 | Jodhaa Akbar |
Screen Awards – Best Art Direction
Year | Film | Notes |
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1994 | 1942 A Love Story
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1996 | Khamoshi: The Musical | |
1999 | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | |
2000 | Josh | [21] |
2001 | Lagaan' | |
2008 | Gandhi, My Father | [22] |
Maharashtra State Film Awards – Best Art Direction
Year | Film | Notes |
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2009 | Harishchandrachi Factory | [23] |
Genie Award for Best Achievement in Art Direction/Production Design
Film | Notes |
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19th Genie Awards: Such a Long Journey: | Nominated |
References
- ^ Art Director Nitin Desai accredited for his long career International Reporter, MIL/TNN, 19 January 2008.
- ^ Mammoth crowd turns up for premiere in Kutch Screen, 22 November 2002.
- CNN IBN, 10 May 2008.
- ^ Nitin Desai's Movie Studio: A Tour Business of Cinema, Rohini Bhandari, 9 March 2007.
- ^ Chasan, Aliza (10 March 2024). "Who did the Oscars 2024 In Memoriam include? Full list of those remembered at the Academy Awards". CBS News. Archived from the original on 11 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Art Director Nitin Desai Dies By Suicide At ND Studios In Karjat". Free Press Journal. 2 August 2023.
- ^ a b c The art and craft of Nitin Desai Rediff.com, 18 January 2003.
- ^ Nitin Chandrakant DESAI India: Jodhaa Akbar Asian Film Awards.
- ^ I often build my dreams through my sets: Nitin Chadrakant Desai Realbollywood, 3 March 2009.
- ^ Game, set, movie: Nitin Desai, who created the sets for “Slumdog Millionaire”... The Hindu, 24 January 2009.
- ^ "Finally, a Hollywood movie made in India". Mint. 26 April 2008. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
- ^ Hollywood productions to be filmed at ND studios Agencies Screen, 30 April 2008.
- ^ Aesthetic matters: Art director-turned-television producer Nitin Desai.. Deccan Herald.
- ^ "Balgandharva | Narayan Shripad Rajhans | Iconic Chandrakant Productions | Nitin Desai | India's Best Art Director | Marathi Film". Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
- ^ After Rani Padmini Nitin Desai to make Taj Mahal, Baji Rao Mastani Archived 10 August 2009 at the Wayback Machine Tellychaker, RajDixit 7 August 2009.
- ^ NDTV (2 August 2023). "For Art Director Nitin Desai, Tributes From Parineeti Chopra, Riteish Deshmukh And Other Stars". Archived from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ Raj, Neha (2 August 2023). "Mumbai Film Industry Mourns the Loss of Renowned Art Director Nitin Chandrakant Desai". PUNE NEWS. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ "Nitin Chandrakant Desai Dies: Bollywood Production Director Of Oscar-Nominated Film 'Lagaan' Was 57". Deadline. 2 August 2023.
- ^ "Coming up, an international film on King Shivaji!". 27 December 2019.
- IMDb
- ^ 1994–2000 Awards Screen.
- ^ Nitin Chandrakant Desai took home his seventh Screen trophy for Best Art Direction this year for Gandhi My Father. Screen, 18 January 2008.
- ^ Harishchandrachi Factory is India's Oscar entry The Times of India, Chitra Nair, TNN 21 September 2009. "46th Maharashtra State Film Awards.."
External links
- Nitin Desai Studio, Official website Archived 14 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- Nitin Chandrakant Desai at IMDb
- The Miracle Worker Screen