National Award-winning art director Nitin Chandrakanth Desai died by suicide on Wednesday at his ND Studios in Karjat. He was cremated today in the presence of family members and colleagues. He was 57 years old and was about to celebrate his 58th birthday on August 9. The renowned art director was known for designing sets of films like Lagaan, Jodhaa Akbar, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, and the popular TV quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Nitin's last rites were performed by his son. Lagaan's director Ashutosh Gowariker and actor Aamir Khan visited ND Studios to pay their last respects. Apart from them, Madhur Bhandarkar and Subodh Bhave were at the funeral. Nitin worked with Madhur on films like Traffic Signal, Fashion, Jail, and Indu Sarkar. Subodh was seen with the art director in Balgandharva.