'Lagaan' Art Director Nitin Chandrakant Desai Passes Away At 57

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Lagaan Art Director Nitin Chandrakant Desai Dies Aged 57

Famous art director & producer Nitin Chandrakant Desai, who tragically passed away on 2 Aug. His remarkable contributions shaped Bollywood cinema whose legacy will continue to inspire.

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Nitin Desai who was known for his art direction in films like Lagaan, Devdas, Jodha Akbar, and many more iconic films, was found dead at his studio in Karjat. The cause of his death as [&hellip;]

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