Art director Nitin Desai honoured at Oscars’ In Memoriam section

Oscars’ In Memoriam segment remembered art director and producer Nitin Desaiin the In Memoriam section on Monday morning alongside Tina Turner, Friends star Matthew Perry, composer Bill Lee, actress Chita Rivera, actor Ryan O’Neal, comedian Richard Lewis, actress Glenda Jackson and many more. Desai had died by suicide at the age of 57 last year.

Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo Bocelli sang “Time to Say Good-Bye (Con Te Partirò)” during the 2024 Oscars on Sunday as the Oscars honoured those who passed away last year.

A frequent collaborator of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Nitin created the sets of a number of memorable films such as Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Bajirao Mastani. He also worked with filmmakers like Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Ashutosh Gowariker. His other credits include Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, Dostana, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Munna Bhai MBBS, Mission Kashmir, Josh and Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha. His last film was the 2019 war epic drama Panipat, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.