4th August 2023, Mumbai: The untimely demise of renowned art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai has sent shockwaves through the entertainment and political circles. His funeral is scheduled to take place near the helipad in his N.D. Art World Pvt. Ltd. studios on Friday afternoon, according to a close friend.
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Autopsy Confirms ‘Death By Hanging’!
The autopsy, conducted late last night, confirmed that Nitin Desai’s cause of death was ‘hanging.’ Subsequently, his body was handed over to the grieving family on Thursday. In a poignant tribute, his mortal remains will be brought to the studio called ‘Diwan-E-Aam’ at noon, where people can pay their final respects. A procession, adorned with floral tributes, will commence around 2 p.m., leading to the helipad, situated half a kilometer inside the studio premises, where Nitin Desai’s final journey will culminate in the consignment to flames, as per his wishes.
Nitin Desai’s Funeral to take place today
Nitin Desai’s wife Neha is anxiously awaiting the arrival of their three children – a son and two daughters – who are flying in from the US early on Friday morning. The funeral is expected to witness the presence of numerous Bollywood luminaries, political figures, Desai’s relatives, friends from Mumbai and Dapoli in Ratnagiri, and villagers from Raigad. The 57-year-old art maestro was discovered hanging by a rope in ‘The Big Floor,’ a massive stage often used for film and teleserial shootings. The tragic incident unfolded amidst mounting debts amounting to over Rs 250 crore, which triggered insolvency proceedings.
Maharashtra Political Leaders on Nitin Desai’s Death
The unexpected news of Nitin Desai’s demise has prompted a flurry of speculations and questions, leading the police to launch a comprehensive investigation. Some close associates suspect that he may have ‘planned’ to end his life. In the aftermath, the issue of Desai’s suicide echoed in the Maharashtra Legislature, with leaders from various parties demanding a thorough probe. Some have urged the government to take over the 52-acre studio and delve into the financial angle, purported ‘suicide recordings,’ and other unsettling queries.
As Nitin Desai’s final journey approaches, the air is thick with perplexity and unanswered questions surrounding his unfortunate death. The investigation remains a priority, as the entertainment and political worlds grapple with the loss of this talented artist. In the face of sorrow and uncertainty, the funeral stands as a poignant farewell, honoring the memory of a visionary whose creativity enriched the world of cinema.
By Yashika Desai.