The picture was shared on X. (courtesy: loveofcinemasf8)
New Delhi:
On the 96th Academy Awards, the In Memoriam section honoured a number of people from the leisure trade who’re no extra, together with artwork director and producer Nitin Desai, who allegedly died by suicide at 57. Recognized for his collaboration with filmmakers like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Nitin Desai’s contributions to iconic movies embrace Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Bajirao Mastani. His in depth portfolio additionally included initiatives with famend administrators reminiscent of Rajkumar Hirani and Ashutosh Gowariker, with credit spanning from As soon as Upon a Time in Mumbai, Munna Bhai MBBS, Dostana, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Mission Kashmir, Josh to Pyaar Toh Hona Hello Tha. His final movie was Ashutosh Gowariker’s directorial Panipat.
In the course of the ceremony, Nitin Desai was recognised by his full identify, Nitin Chandrakant Desai, with a clip from certainly one of his movies enjoying within the background alongside his photograph. The section additionally featured different notable figures, together with South Korean actor Lee Solar-kyun, identified for his position within the Oscar-winning movie Parasite, who additionally died by suicide on December 27. The Oscars paid tribute to a various array of skills, together with Buddies star Matthew Perry, singer Harry Belafonte, actor Paul Reubens, Melinda Dillon, Norman Jewison, Piper Laurie, Ryan O’Neal, Julian Sands, Carl Weathers, Deal with Williams and Burt Younger amongst others. The emotional In Memoriam section, accompanied by a efficiency by Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo Bocelli together with interpretive dancers, left attendees moved to tears.
The 96th Academy Awards’ heartfelt tribute throughout the In Memoriam section has sparked an amazing response from web customers worldwide. Movie critic Anupamaa Chopra expressed her appreciation, stating, “Nitin Desai within the In Memoriam section – fantastic to have his monumental work acknowledged internationally.” Nitin Desai’s inclusion within the section resonated deeply with them, with movie critic Sukanya Verma expressing sorrow over the lack of many favourites whereas appreciating the acknowledgment of Nitin Desai’s legacy.
Director Milap Milan Zaveri, identified for his movies reminiscent of Satyameva Jayate and Marjaavaan, posted on X, “The Oscars remembers Nitin Desai.” An web person acknowledged, “So proud to see Nitin Desai talked about in The In Memoriam part of the Oscars. Actually certainly one of our greats.” Whereas a fan wrote, “Heartening to see Nitin Desai being remembered within the #InMemoriam part of the #Oscars,” one other one posted on X, “Thanks Academy for that includes Nitin Desai ji in “In Memorium.” Check out the tweets beneath:
Nitin Desai within the In Memorium section – fantastic to have his monumental work acknowledged internationally.#Oscars2024
โ Anupama Chopra (@anupamachopra) March 11, 2024
So many, so many favorites gone. Nice they acknowledged Nitin Desai, nonetheless cannot imagine Perry is not any extra. #Oscars
โ Sukanya Verma (@SukanyaVerma) March 11, 2024
So proud to see Nitin Desai talked about within the In Memoriam part of the Oscars. Actually certainly one of our greats. ๐๐๐
โ Pratim Dasgupta (@PratimDGupta) March 11, 2024
Heartening to see @NITIN_DESAI_ being remembered within the #InMemoriam part of the #Oscars ๐๐
โ Barobar Ahey! (@Numberrs) March 11, 2024
Thanks Academy for that includes Nitin Desai ji in “In Memorium” ๐๐ผ
โ Raymond (@kapoorempire) March 11, 2024
Based on PTI, Nitin Desai was discovered hanging on the N D Studios within the Karjat space of Raigad, positioned about 50 km from Mumbai, the police mentioned, including they have been investigating the case from all angles. Based on the report, his loss of life indicated monetary struggles, together with his studio going through challenges reminiscent of a hearth incident and collectors making an attempt to take possession on account of unpaid money owed.
