The Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company on Saturday said it is ‘deeply saddened’ by the demise of ace Art Director Nitin Chandrakant Desai under tragic circumstances, on Saturday. In a statement, the Edelweiss Arc said that it had extended financial assistance to Desai’s company in 2016-2018 for setting up a theme park and working capital.
Desai’s company has encountered financial difficulties since 2020 and various attempts to improve its financial situation did not bear fruit.
The company was eventually referred to Nclt in 2022 and admitted by the Nclt, Mumbai in July 2023.
“Edelweiss Arc followed all legal processes as mandated by Rbi and has not acted in any manner outside of the legal framework. Neither was the interest rate charged excessive nor was there at any time undue pressure being put on the borrower for recovery,” said the statement by Company Secretary Tarun Khurana to the Bse.
The statement said that...
Desai’s company has encountered financial difficulties since 2020 and various attempts to improve its financial situation did not bear fruit.
The company was eventually referred to Nclt in 2022 and admitted by the Nclt, Mumbai in July 2023.
“Edelweiss Arc followed all legal processes as mandated by Rbi and has not acted in any manner outside of the legal framework. Neither was the interest rate charged excessive nor was there at any time undue pressure being put on the borrower for recovery,” said the statement by Company Secretary Tarun Khurana to the Bse.
The statement said that...
- 8/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Yesterday in the morning was watching the song from Pyaasa – Ye mehlon ye takhto ye taajon ki duniya, suddenly the news flashed on the screen, ace Design Director, Nitin Desai has committed suicide. Suicide? Nitin Desai the man who brought opulence into the world of Hindi cinema with a sense of reality was no more? I checked the Instagram post, and found Rasul Pookutty in a state of distraught announcing the demise of Nitin Chandrakant Desai.
By the evening the news had spelt like wild fire in the industry, but was there some kind of a mourning for the departed soul? The soul that gave legendary films like 1942-A Love Story, Lagaan, Jodha Akbar and Kbc the realism of location at his studio in Karjat which he had specifically designed to aid the filmmakers shoot films within the vicinity of Mumbai with as diverse and myriad sets that they could imagine.
By the evening the news had spelt like wild fire in the industry, but was there some kind of a mourning for the departed soul? The soul that gave legendary films like 1942-A Love Story, Lagaan, Jodha Akbar and Kbc the realism of location at his studio in Karjat which he had specifically designed to aid the filmmakers shoot films within the vicinity of Mumbai with as diverse and myriad sets that they could imagine.
- 8/3/2023
- by Nalin Rai
- GlamSham
Raigad (Maharashtra), Aug 3 (Ians) The funeral of ace art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai – who died by hanging on Wednesday morning – will be performed near the helipad in his N.D. Art World Pvt. Ltd. studios on Friday afternoon, a close friend said.
The autopsy on Desai’s body – which confirmed ‘death by hanging’ – was performed late last night and then, the body handed over to his family on Thursday.
“The body will be brought to the studio named ‘Diwan-e-Aam’ at noon and then kept for darshan to enable people pay their last respects,” said Motiram Thomre, who was associated with Desai for over 20 years.
Around 2 p.m., it will be taken in a procession with a flower-bedecked cortege to the helipad, located around half-km inside the studio premises and then consigned to the flames as per his desire.
Thomre said that Desai’s wife Neha is awaiting their three children...
The autopsy on Desai’s body – which confirmed ‘death by hanging’ – was performed late last night and then, the body handed over to his family on Thursday.
“The body will be brought to the studio named ‘Diwan-e-Aam’ at noon and then kept for darshan to enable people pay their last respects,” said Motiram Thomre, who was associated with Desai for over 20 years.
Around 2 p.m., it will be taken in a procession with a flower-bedecked cortege to the helipad, located around half-km inside the studio premises and then consigned to the flames as per his desire.
Thomre said that Desai’s wife Neha is awaiting their three children...
- 8/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Raigad, Aug 3 (Ians) After a preliminary report of the autopsy conducted at Mumbai’s Sir J. J. Hospital late Wednesday confirmed Art Director Nitin Chandrakant Desai’s cause of death ‘by hanging’, his associates and close friends are nagged by doubts that he may have actually ‘planned’ his suicide in the past few days.
The detailed report of the autopsy conducted by a team of four medicos is likely to be made available later.
A close family friend of Desai said that he got a panic call from a security personnel about the shocking development around 9 a.m. on August 2.
“I immediately rushed to the N. D. Art World Pvt. Ltd. studio premises. From a window, we saw Desai’s body hanging by a rope from the ceiling at a considerable height on a huge stage which is used for shooting purposes,” said the friend, declining to be identified.
For a few moments,...
The detailed report of the autopsy conducted by a team of four medicos is likely to be made available later.
A close family friend of Desai said that he got a panic call from a security personnel about the shocking development around 9 a.m. on August 2.
“I immediately rushed to the N. D. Art World Pvt. Ltd. studio premises. From a window, we saw Desai’s body hanging by a rope from the ceiling at a considerable height on a huge stage which is used for shooting purposes,” said the friend, declining to be identified.
For a few moments,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Nitin Chandrakant Desai, the prominent Bollywood production designer of the Oscar-nominated music sports drama Lagaan, has died. He was 57.
Desai reportedly was found dead at his studio in Karat, near Mumbai. The Indian Express and other local news agencies have reported police initially are suspecting suicide. Investigations are continuing.
Desai was known for his colorful work on the 2001 blockbuster Lagaan and Devdas, the BAFTA-nominated Indian drama from a year later. During his long career he also worked on another Oscar-nominated feature, 1988’s Salaam Bombay!, and on 1942: A Love Story (1993), Hum Do De Choke Sanam (1999) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008), among others. He also designed the set for Kaun Banega Crorepati? in Slumdog Millionaire and worked as a producer on several films and TV shows. He also directed Hello Jai Hind! and Ajintha, the former of which he also acted in.
Desai set up Nd Studios in Karjat, where he is believed to have been found,...
Desai reportedly was found dead at his studio in Karat, near Mumbai. The Indian Express and other local news agencies have reported police initially are suspecting suicide. Investigations are continuing.
Desai was known for his colorful work on the 2001 blockbuster Lagaan and Devdas, the BAFTA-nominated Indian drama from a year later. During his long career he also worked on another Oscar-nominated feature, 1988’s Salaam Bombay!, and on 1942: A Love Story (1993), Hum Do De Choke Sanam (1999) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008), among others. He also designed the set for Kaun Banega Crorepati? in Slumdog Millionaire and worked as a producer on several films and TV shows. He also directed Hello Jai Hind! and Ajintha, the former of which he also acted in.
Desai set up Nd Studios in Karjat, where he is believed to have been found,...
- 8/2/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Mumbai, Aug 2 (Ians) Acclaimed Bollywood art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai, who was found hanging in a case of suspected suicide this morning, was reeling under a financial crises with accumulated debts of over Rs 250 crore and insolvency proceedings initiated against him only last week.
Independent Mla Mahesh Baldi of Uran (Raigad) in whose constituency Desai’s ‘Nd Art World Pvt Ltd’ was sprawled over 52 acres, confirmed to media persons that the creative genius was bogged down with financial issues since past four-five years, which may have triggered his suicide.
The National Company Law Tribunal (Nclt) Mumbai had ordered initiating Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (Cirp) against Desai’s company, and appointed Jitender Kothari as an Interim Resolution professional, in the plea filed by the creditors Cfm Asset Reconstruction Pvt. Ltd for the debts of a little over Rs 250 crore.
In 2016, Desai, his wife Naina and their firm had availed a loan...
Independent Mla Mahesh Baldi of Uran (Raigad) in whose constituency Desai’s ‘Nd Art World Pvt Ltd’ was sprawled over 52 acres, confirmed to media persons that the creative genius was bogged down with financial issues since past four-five years, which may have triggered his suicide.
The National Company Law Tribunal (Nclt) Mumbai had ordered initiating Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (Cirp) against Desai’s company, and appointed Jitender Kothari as an Interim Resolution professional, in the plea filed by the creditors Cfm Asset Reconstruction Pvt. Ltd for the debts of a little over Rs 250 crore.
In 2016, Desai, his wife Naina and their firm had availed a loan...
- 8/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Nitin Chandrakant Desai, the Indian production designer best known for his work on the Oscar-nominated “Lagaan” (2001) and BAFTA-nominated “Devdas” (2002), was found dead Aug. 2 at his studio in Karjat, near Bollywood capital Mumbai. He was 57.
According to Indian news agency Pti, local police suspect that Desai allegedly died of suicide, though they are investigating further.
During his distinguished career, Desai worked with Mira Nair on the Oscar-nominated “Salaam Bombay” (1988) and “Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love” (1996). He also worked with several leading Bollywood filmmakers including Vidhu Vinod Chopra on “Parinda” (1989) and “1942: A Love Story” (1993); Sanjay Leela Bhansali on “Khamoshi: The Musical” (1995), “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” (1999) and “Devdas” (2002); Ashutosh Gowariker on “Lagaan” (2001) and “Jodhaa Akbar” (2008); and Rajkumar Hirani on the “Munna Bhai” franchise. He also designed the “Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) set for “Kaun Banega Crorepati?,” the Indian version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”
In 2003, Desai produced “Desh Devi Maa...
According to Indian news agency Pti, local police suspect that Desai allegedly died of suicide, though they are investigating further.
During his distinguished career, Desai worked with Mira Nair on the Oscar-nominated “Salaam Bombay” (1988) and “Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love” (1996). He also worked with several leading Bollywood filmmakers including Vidhu Vinod Chopra on “Parinda” (1989) and “1942: A Love Story” (1993); Sanjay Leela Bhansali on “Khamoshi: The Musical” (1995), “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” (1999) and “Devdas” (2002); Ashutosh Gowariker on “Lagaan” (2001) and “Jodhaa Akbar” (2008); and Rajkumar Hirani on the “Munna Bhai” franchise. He also designed the “Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) set for “Kaun Banega Crorepati?,” the Indian version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”
In 2003, Desai produced “Desh Devi Maa...
- 8/2/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
DeathThe award-winning art director allegedly died by suicide. He worked in Marathi and Hindi film industry.Condolences have been pouring in mourning the death of award-winning art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai who worked for Bollywood films like Lagaan and Devdas. The famous art director allegedly died by suicide. Desai’s body was found in his studio located in Raigad, Maharashtra on Wednesday morning, August 2. Police are investigating the death. Several Hindi actors who were friends with Desai expressed their grief on social media. “Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Nitin Desai. A brilliant art director and a good friend, his contribution to Indian cinema has been monumental. My thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time,” wrote actor Sanjay Dutt on Twitter. Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Nitin Desai. A brilliant art director and a good friend, his contribution to Indian cinema has been monumental.
- 8/2/2023
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
CinemaNitin Desai, a renowned art director known for films such as ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ and ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’, was found dead at his studio in Karjat near Mumbai. Nitin Chandrakant Desai/Instagram Renowned art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai was found dead allegedly by suicide at his Nd Studios in Karjat near Mumbai early on Wednesday, August 2, official sources said. The Karjat Police rushed to his studio for investigation, and the cause of the suicide was not clear. Desai died just three days before his 58th birthday on Sunday (August 6). Many top Bollywood personalities mourned his sudden demise. Police were attempting to verify if he has left behind any suicide note at the studio or any other location. Among the top-rung art directors of Bollywood, the Dapoli (Ratnagiri) born Desai was the art director for major films such as Devdas, Lagaan, Jodhaa Akbar, Harishchandrachi Factory, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam,...
- 8/2/2023
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
Mumbai, Feb 16 (Ians) Actor Gurmeet Choudhary, who left everyone with a dropped jaw with his avatar of warrior-king Maharana Pratap in the upcoming show ‘Maharana’, trained excessively to get the perfect body type for the show. In fact, he used to train three times a day to get the desired body and he did this consistently for a year.
His workout regime consisted of empty-stomach cardio exercises in the morning followed by intense weight training in the day time and routine weight training in the evenings.
Talking about his preparations for the part, the actor said, “When I came to know that I have been given the chance to play the role of Maharana Pratap and the director is Nitin Chandrakant Desai, I instantly knew that Maharana Pratap will be a very strong person and his personality, larger than life to portray on screen. People admire him for his personality and his immense strength.
His workout regime consisted of empty-stomach cardio exercises in the morning followed by intense weight training in the day time and routine weight training in the evenings.
Talking about his preparations for the part, the actor said, “When I came to know that I have been given the chance to play the role of Maharana Pratap and the director is Nitin Chandrakant Desai, I instantly knew that Maharana Pratap will be a very strong person and his personality, larger than life to portray on screen. People admire him for his personality and his immense strength.
- 2/16/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Actor Gurmeet Choudhary is set to portray the legendary Rajput warrior-king Maharana Pratap in the upcoming period streaming series ‘Maharana’. Ridhima Pandit will essay the role of Maharani Ajabde. Maharana Pratap was a Shiva devotee who belonged to the Sisodia dynasty and resisted the expansionism of the Mughal Empire under king Akbar.
Gurmeet said: “It’s an honour to work on a project that is connected to the roots of India. Maharana Pratap was known for his courage and bravery, I am very happy to get a chance to know more about his life. It is also a challenge to portray a strong character like Maharana Pratap himself.”
The show also stars celebrated actors such as Ashwini Bhave, Surendra Pal, Danish Bhat, Prithvi Hatte, Mahesh Kale, Subodh Bhave, Maadhav C. Deochake and Sameer Dharmadhikari.
Ridhima Pandit said: “I am elated to be a part of a vision and script like Maharana.
Gurmeet said: “It’s an honour to work on a project that is connected to the roots of India. Maharana Pratap was known for his courage and bravery, I am very happy to get a chance to know more about his life. It is also a challenge to portray a strong character like Maharana Pratap himself.”
The show also stars celebrated actors such as Ashwini Bhave, Surendra Pal, Danish Bhat, Prithvi Hatte, Mahesh Kale, Subodh Bhave, Maadhav C. Deochake and Sameer Dharmadhikari.
Ridhima Pandit said: “I am elated to be a part of a vision and script like Maharana.
- 2/15/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The tales of Maharana Pratap’s valour and grit are set to come on the streaming medium. The story of Maharana Pratap’s bravado outlives the pages of history and inspires generations to hold their fort, come what may.
Talking about the show, showrunner, Nitin Chandrakant Desai, who is the stalwart of period dramas, said: “With ‘Maharana’, we aim to bring to audiences interesting aspects of India’s history. We had a massive vision with this period drama in terms of the look, tone and feel of the series, and we are elated that we are able to turn this vision into reality”.
Commenting on the challenges encountered during the making, Nitin said: “Working on a period drama is always challenging and interesting at the same time. It involves a great deal of research and eye for detail in order to depict the facts with authenticity. We are extremely excited...
Talking about the show, showrunner, Nitin Chandrakant Desai, who is the stalwart of period dramas, said: “With ‘Maharana’, we aim to bring to audiences interesting aspects of India’s history. We had a massive vision with this period drama in terms of the look, tone and feel of the series, and we are elated that we are able to turn this vision into reality”.
Commenting on the challenges encountered during the making, Nitin said: “Working on a period drama is always challenging and interesting at the same time. It involves a great deal of research and eye for detail in order to depict the facts with authenticity. We are extremely excited...
- 1/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Panipat movie review is here. Based on the third battle of Panipat, the movie is titled Panipat: The Great Betrayal and stars Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, and Kriti Sanon in main leads. Helmed by Ashutosh Gowarikar, the war epic releases on 6 December 2019. Does it fulfills the expectations?, Let?s find out in the movie review of Panipat aka Panipat: The Great Betrayal.
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
The prolific Ashutosh Gowarikar finds back his roots as he salutes the great Maratha pride in this magnificently mounted, incredible tale of valor
The Story of Panipat: The Great Betrayal
It?s circa 18th century India; The Maratha Empire is ruling almost the whole of India. A dangerous threat from the Afghan King Ahmad Shah Abdali ( Sanjay Dutt) tests the courage of Maratha?s and the unity and integrity of India. Nana Saheb Peshwa (Mohnish Bahl) orders Sadashiv Rao Bhau ( Arjun...
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
The prolific Ashutosh Gowarikar finds back his roots as he salutes the great Maratha pride in this magnificently mounted, incredible tale of valor
The Story of Panipat: The Great Betrayal
It?s circa 18th century India; The Maratha Empire is ruling almost the whole of India. A dangerous threat from the Afghan King Ahmad Shah Abdali ( Sanjay Dutt) tests the courage of Maratha?s and the unity and integrity of India. Nana Saheb Peshwa (Mohnish Bahl) orders Sadashiv Rao Bhau ( Arjun...
- 12/5/2019
- GlamSham
Arjun Kapoor starrer Panipat is buzzing around with the historical drama being helmed by the Oscar nominated and National Award winning director Ashutosh Gowariker.?
The movie will feature Kriti Sanon, Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Padmini Kolhapure, Zeenat Aman. Ashutosh Gowarikar who rose to fame for the Aamir Khan starrer Lagaan, will now be seen directing one of the crirical battles that changed the history of India.
The war was fought between the Maratha forces and the invading army of the King of Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Abdali, along with two Indian allies - the Rohilla Afghans of the Doab and Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Awadh.
As per reports, the handsome Arjun Kapoor wil be playing the role of the Maratha Commander-in-Chief Sadashivrao Bhau, while Kriti will be playing the role of his wife Parvati Bai.
National Award winning art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai is all set to recreate the beauty of...
The movie will feature Kriti Sanon, Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Padmini Kolhapure, Zeenat Aman. Ashutosh Gowarikar who rose to fame for the Aamir Khan starrer Lagaan, will now be seen directing one of the crirical battles that changed the history of India.
The war was fought between the Maratha forces and the invading army of the King of Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Abdali, along with two Indian allies - the Rohilla Afghans of the Doab and Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Awadh.
As per reports, the handsome Arjun Kapoor wil be playing the role of the Maratha Commander-in-Chief Sadashivrao Bhau, while Kriti will be playing the role of his wife Parvati Bai.
National Award winning art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai is all set to recreate the beauty of...
- 6/19/2019
- GlamSham
First and foremost Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, a feast for the senses. It is so well-mounted and shot with such a keen affection of aesthetic propriety that we are hooked from the word go.
Sooraj Bajartya’s new collaboration with Salman Khan is a dazzling homage to Shining India. Age-old sanskriti and sanskaar meets new-age values and technology. The clash is not so profound as it is pulsating and provocative.
Significantly there are two Salman Khans, signifying the dual personality in conflict in modern India. Visually, the film scores a greater grandeur than any of Sooraj’s earliers films. Full credit goes to cinmetographer V Manikandan and art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai for creating a world laden with opulence and yet connected to a culture that every Indian can identify with. In this way Barjatya offers us the best both the worlds.
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo is a fable on...
Sooraj Bajartya’s new collaboration with Salman Khan is a dazzling homage to Shining India. Age-old sanskriti and sanskaar meets new-age values and technology. The clash is not so profound as it is pulsating and provocative.
Significantly there are two Salman Khans, signifying the dual personality in conflict in modern India. Visually, the film scores a greater grandeur than any of Sooraj’s earliers films. Full credit goes to cinmetographer V Manikandan and art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai for creating a world laden with opulence and yet connected to a culture that every Indian can identify with. In this way Barjatya offers us the best both the worlds.
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo is a fable on...
- 11/15/2015
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Check out this fun unique behind-the-scenes video from the sets of the highly anticipated Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. Along with the enitre cast and crew this video captures star Salman and Sonam in a playful mood.
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | Fun 'N Games
It was a lot of Fun 'N Games on the sets of #PremRatanDhanPayo! We bet you will lose your heart to the last part in this video! Salman Khan Sonam Kapoor Rajshri Fox Star HindiAssigned Producer- Landmarc FILMSCreative Producer & Director- Vidhi KASLIWALDoPs- Amol Gole, Rahul CHAUHANEditor- Nitin Fcp
Posted by Prem Ratan Dhan Payo on Sunday, 25 October 2015
‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ is an Indian family drama film, directed by Sooraj Barjatya. A Rajshri Productions’ film, presented by Fox Star Studios, ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ stars Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Anupam Kher. The film is slated to release this Diwali i.e. November 12, 2015
The...
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | Fun 'N Games
It was a lot of Fun 'N Games on the sets of #PremRatanDhanPayo! We bet you will lose your heart to the last part in this video! Salman Khan Sonam Kapoor Rajshri Fox Star HindiAssigned Producer- Landmarc FILMSCreative Producer & Director- Vidhi KASLIWALDoPs- Amol Gole, Rahul CHAUHANEditor- Nitin Fcp
Posted by Prem Ratan Dhan Payo on Sunday, 25 October 2015
‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ is an Indian family drama film, directed by Sooraj Barjatya. A Rajshri Productions’ film, presented by Fox Star Studios, ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ stars Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Anupam Kher. The film is slated to release this Diwali i.e. November 12, 2015
The...
- 10/26/2015
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
While August 15 holds prime importance to the whole of India, there is one more day this year which holds utmost importance to the TV and film fraternity. And that day is August 16, as that's the day when the elections of Iftda (The Indian Film & Television Directors' Association) will take place. Filmmaker and social activist Ashoke Pandit (who is also the acting President of Iftda), spoke excessively to Bollywood Hungama about the upcoming elections. Speaking about the same, he said "At the topmost priority now is the election of Iftda. It's a very important body, under which the directors and the assistant directors are its members. I was heading the organization for the last two terms. We are managing the entire show (elections) this year. The date which will decide the fate is August 16 of this month. The basic idea is to have names in the team those who are capable,...
- 8/7/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Mumbai, April 3: Art director Nitin Desai showed his generosity and lent his title "Samrat" to Rajshri Productons for their forthcoming film "Samrat & Co". The production house expresses its gratitude.
Produced by Sooraj Barjatya's cousin Kavita and directed by Kaushik Ghatak, "Samrat & Co." stars talented Rajeev Khandelwal in the lead role.
Sharing the story behind the title, Kavita said: "'Samrat & Co' was our working title."
"However, as we grew with the subject and the character of Samrat, we just could not see anything else fitting into the mould. We learnt that the title 'Samrat' was registered.
Produced by Sooraj Barjatya's cousin Kavita and directed by Kaushik Ghatak, "Samrat & Co." stars talented Rajeev Khandelwal in the lead role.
Sharing the story behind the title, Kavita said: "'Samrat & Co' was our working title."
"However, as we grew with the subject and the character of Samrat, we just could not see anything else fitting into the mould. We learnt that the title 'Samrat' was registered.
- 4/3/2014
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
Salman Khan and Sooraj Barjatya are coming together after a span of 15 years and news of the film being titled 'Bade Bhaiyya' has been doing rounds since then. However, rubbishing all the rumours, this untitled project finally got its name and it is Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. The film which also brings together Sonam Kapoor and Salman after Saawariya will once again have Salman playing the iconic Prem. While Neil Nitin Mukesh will play his younger brother, Anupam Kher too has been roped in to play a pivotal role along with Swara Bhaskara, Deepak Dobriyal and Samaira Rao. The spokesperson of the film confirmed the news adding, "We have locked the title to be Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. We have largely finalized the other cast and crew too, Salman and Sonam being the lead pair. The film will go on floor this June for a 2015 Diwali release." The music of...
- 3/13/2014
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
For all those who swooned to the tunes of 'Aati Kya Khandala' (Ghulam), 'Apun Bola Tu Meri Laila' (Josh), 'Kambakht Ishq' (Pyar Tune Kya Kiya) and many others, this piece of information will not at all be music to your ears. The news is that the lyricist of these songs is not keeping well these days and his health is really a matter of concern. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Dr. Nitin Gupta (Nitin's close friend and also a doctor in Kem hospital) said, "I am close friend of music director and lyricist Nitin Raikwar. Nitin is currently awaiting recovery in ICU at Kokilaben Hospital. He has undergone a very delicate brain operation by a team of neurosurgeons which ended at 11.30 am today. He had been experiencing disorientation and severe headaches for the past week and got diagnosed today as a subdural hematoma of the brain of unknown origin at Kokilaben Hospital yesterday.
- 2/20/2014
- by Satish Sundaresan
- BollywoodHungama
R oads To Freedom is one of the twenty-three films selected for the co- production market of Film Bazaar 2013.
Shyam Benegal
Project description. Language.
The film is about a family in eastern Poland that is attacked by the Red Army. The father, Peter, is sent to Siberia while mother Maria and the children are deported to Kazakhstan and forced to work in a farm field. Maria adjusts to the life of toiling and starvation, only with the hope of being united with Peter in the near future. After Ussr declares general amnesty to polish deportees, Maria and the children are evacuated to Valivade (India). Stephen, the scout teacher at Valivade, informs Maria that he was with Peter in Siberia before Peter was deported to Katyn and gives her his letter informing his hardship. Maria collapses and a Hindu widower doctor, Yashwant Wadkar treats her and gets attracted to her. Then...
Shyam Benegal
Project description. Language.
The film is about a family in eastern Poland that is attacked by the Red Army. The father, Peter, is sent to Siberia while mother Maria and the children are deported to Kazakhstan and forced to work in a farm field. Maria adjusts to the life of toiling and starvation, only with the hope of being united with Peter in the near future. After Ussr declares general amnesty to polish deportees, Maria and the children are evacuated to Valivade (India). Stephen, the scout teacher at Valivade, informs Maria that he was with Peter in Siberia before Peter was deported to Katyn and gives her his letter informing his hardship. Maria collapses and a Hindu widower doctor, Yashwant Wadkar treats her and gets attracted to her. Then...
- 11/18/2013
- by Editorial Team
- DearCinema.com
Veteran Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal and Qissa director Anup Singh are among the filmmakers who have had projects selected for the Co-production Market at this year’s Film Bazaar in Goa, India.Scroll down for full list of projects
Benegal has been making award-winning films since the 1970s – most recently satires Welcome To Sajjanpur and Well Done Abba. Singh’s Qissa: The Tale Of A Lonely Ghost is currently having a successful run on the festival circuit.
International projects at Film Bazaar include Amok, from Chilean director Valeria Sarmiento and produced by the UK’s Anna Holburn; UK filmmaker Robert Mullan’s Son Of India; Malabar Court, directed by Niara Modi and produced by Canada’s Paul Scherzer; and Polish director Piotr Trzaskalski’s Incredible.
The line-up also include one project in partnership with the Netherlands’ Boost programme, Bikas Mishra’s Wild Fire, and one project with Ifp, Varenya directed by Shripriya Mahesh.
Organised by the...
Benegal has been making award-winning films since the 1970s – most recently satires Welcome To Sajjanpur and Well Done Abba. Singh’s Qissa: The Tale Of A Lonely Ghost is currently having a successful run on the festival circuit.
International projects at Film Bazaar include Amok, from Chilean director Valeria Sarmiento and produced by the UK’s Anna Holburn; UK filmmaker Robert Mullan’s Son Of India; Malabar Court, directed by Niara Modi and produced by Canada’s Paul Scherzer; and Polish director Piotr Trzaskalski’s Incredible.
The line-up also include one project in partnership with the Netherlands’ Boost programme, Bikas Mishra’s Wild Fire, and one project with Ifp, Varenya directed by Shripriya Mahesh.
Organised by the...
- 10/22/2013
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Chennai, Oct 22: After the success of Telugu romantic-comedy "Ishq", actor Nitin Kumar Reddy was set to begin work on an untitled project with director Chinni Krishna, but the project has been shelved.
"Due to a few creative differences, my film with Bellamkonda (producer) and director Chinni Krishna is not happening," Nitin tweeted.
"Ishq" catapulted the actor to stardom after 13 continuous flops.
The 27-year-old, who also starred in Ram Gopal Varma's "Agyaat", is currently shooting for Telugu romantic-drama "Courier Boy Kalyan", which is.
"Due to a few creative differences, my film with Bellamkonda (producer) and director Chinni Krishna is not happening," Nitin tweeted.
"Ishq" catapulted the actor to stardom after 13 continuous flops.
The 27-year-old, who also starred in Ram Gopal Varma's "Agyaat", is currently shooting for Telugu romantic-drama "Courier Boy Kalyan", which is.
- 10/22/2012
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s ambitious English project Broken Horses is all set to go on floors in October this year. Chopra and his team including noted art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai will be travelling to Los Angeles in September for a recce before they commence shooting from October in USA.
The cast of Broken Horses comprises of mostly foreign actors while the screenplay has been jointly written by Abhijat Joshi along with Vidhu Vinod Chopra himself.
The cast of Broken Horses comprises of mostly foreign actors while the screenplay has been jointly written by Abhijat Joshi along with Vidhu Vinod Chopra himself.
- 8/30/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
On Wednesday afternoon, scores of members of the Banjara community laid siege to the office of the Central Board Of Film Certification (Cbfc) on Walkeshwar Road in Mumbai. The irate Banjaras landed at the Cbfc's doorstep to protest against Nitin Chandrakant Desai's Marathi film Ajintha.
Ever since its release, the film has raised a hornet's nest because if it's provocative visuals pertaining to Buddhism. Now, the Banjara community wants the film's censor certification to be revoked.
The Wednesday-afternoon, gherao by the Banjara community created a tricky situation since a large number of people from the community insisted on meeting the chairperson of the Cbfc at the same time.
Says an eyewitness from the censor board, "Finally Pankaja Thakur, the Chief Executive Officer of the Cbfc, agreed to meet a few of the Banjaras in her office in the presence of cops. However, 3 women and 7 men insisted on meeting Ms...
Ever since its release, the film has raised a hornet's nest because if it's provocative visuals pertaining to Buddhism. Now, the Banjara community wants the film's censor certification to be revoked.
The Wednesday-afternoon, gherao by the Banjara community created a tricky situation since a large number of people from the community insisted on meeting the chairperson of the Cbfc at the same time.
Says an eyewitness from the censor board, "Finally Pankaja Thakur, the Chief Executive Officer of the Cbfc, agreed to meet a few of the Banjaras in her office in the presence of cops. However, 3 women and 7 men insisted on meeting Ms...
- 5/24/2012
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Actor Mithun Purandare made his debut in the festival film called Kaash Hamara Dil Pagal Na Hota. He was then seen in Mumbai Godfather opposite Seema Biswas. He has acted in theatre with Ansh Group and Makarand Deshpande. He is also an Issa Certified (USA) personal trainer working with exclusive clients. Mithun is currently working on Nitin Desai's Laadla remake. When we asked him about the project (and if he was playing Anil's character), he revealed the exclusive details. "I...
- 2/21/2012
- GlamSham
Mumbai's Film City studio is scheduled to undergo a facelift, which will include a new Bollywood museum. The complex, located on the edge of the city in Goregaon East will be redesigned by award-winning art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai, Mumbai Mirror reports. "Yes, Nitin Desai has been appointed as a consultant and will draw up the development plan of Film City including the setting up of a Bollywood museum," announced Managing Director of Film City, Shyam Tagade. "We are planning to recast the studios and provide better facilities for shooting. One of the main (more)...
- 11/11/2011
- by By Steven Baker
- Digital Spy
Neetu Chandra is one actor who has been in the news, for both right and the wrong reasons of late. After having done films like Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye, Rann, 13 B, Traffic Signal, No Problem and others, she is in the news yet again, but this time for the right reason. Bollywood Hungama has learnt that the actress has been cast in a modest role in a film that's being made by the veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal. It seems that Neetu is someone who likes to play it safe as she doesn't deny being cast in Shyam's film; she is waiting for the director and producer to make the formal announcement. Since her role in the film is that of a demure desi girl, this damsel has been spending months in getting her looks right for the film. On the other hand, Neetu is now all set for the release...
- 11/1/2011
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Download image as wallpaper Neetu Chandra is one actor who has been in the news, for both right and the wrong reasons of late. After having done films like Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye, Rann, 13 B, Traffic Signal, No Problem and others, she is in the news yet again, but this time for the right reason. Bollywood Hungama has learnt that the actress has been cast in a modest role in a film that's being made by the veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal. It seems that Neetu is someone who likes to play it safe as she doesn't deny being cast in Shyam's film; she is waiting for the director and producer to make the formal announcement. Since her role in the film is that of a demure desi girl, this damsel has been spending months in getting her looks right for the film. On the other hand, Neetu is now all...
- 11/1/2011
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
James Bond’s in love with Crawford and it has nothing to do with Cindy! Mumbai’s Crawford Market (officially called The Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai) is the location that the makers of the next Bond film want to shoot at. But then, given the busy nature of the busiest part of Mumbai’s business hub, the location is going to be recreated in the large sprawling area of Nd Studios belonging to Nitin Desai on the outskirts of Mumbai. A two kilometer long set will be constructed at Nd Studios to enable the big Hollywood production to be shot there. A huge action sequence will be filmed there using a multitude of junior artistes and action men as well where 007 is seen chasing the villains as they decamp wit ...
- 9/29/2011
- Bollywood Chaska
When the millennium star Amitabh Bachchan bows his head in front of gods before starting his day, he also pays tribute to the genius of Nitin Chandrakant Desai the indisputable baadshah among all Bollywood production designers, who has turned a film producer, and will soon be seen in a Marathi film as an actor. He is also slated to direct a film in near future. The occasion was the 25th year of Nitin Desai's entry into the film industry that was celebrated on 8th August... Read More...
- 8/9/2011
- Bollywood Trade
Art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai couldn.t have expected a bigger adulation of his work, when megastar Amitabh Bachchan publicly expressed that whenever he bows down in front of the idols of gods and goddesses, sculpted by Desai, kept in his office, he feels he is bowing down in front of the artiste..Whatever Nitin has took up to do creatively he has attained highest level of success. Whenever he ventured for anything new, I am grateful that he has always given me the opportunity to launch it..When he started Nd Studio, he invited me. He had made a beautiful temple having meticulously designed idols of different Gods and Goddess, in the studio. As it.s believed to be a good omen, we went to offer prayers to that temple before starting the opening ceremony. I was so impressed by the idols that I enquired from where he has brought such unique idols.
- 8/9/2011
- Filmicafe
When the millennium star Amitabh Bachchan bows his head in front of gods before starting his day, he also pays tribute to the genius of Nitin Chandrakant Desai the indisputable baadshah among all Bollywood production designers, who has turned a film producer, and will soon be seen in a Marathi film as an actor. He is also slated to direct a film in near future. The occasion was the 25th year of Nitin Desai's entry into the film industry that was celebrated on 8th Augus...
- 8/9/2011
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Aug 9: Art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai couldn't have expected a bigger adulation of his work, when megastar Amitabh Bachchan publicly expressed that whenever he bows down in front of the idols of gods and goddesses, sculpted by Desai, kept in his office, he feels he is bowing down in front of the artiste.
'Whatever Nitin has took up to do creatively he has attained highest level of success. Whenever he ventured for anything new, I am grateful that he has always given me the opportunity to launch it.
'When he started Nd Studio, he invited me. He had made.
'Whatever Nitin has took up to do creatively he has attained highest level of success. Whenever he ventured for anything new, I am grateful that he has always given me the opportunity to launch it.
'When he started Nd Studio, he invited me. He had made.
- 8/9/2011
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai based Pixion studio's have delivered an entire package of Di, VFX, Film Prints in 4k, 2k Output Media Transfers for Cinevator and Digital Cinema and HD mastering on HDsr tapes for Balgandharva - a Marathi film by distinguished Art Director and production designer of Indian cinema, Nitin Chandrakant Desai. The film is directed by Ravi Jadhav – an icon behind the success of Marathi film, Natrang and is written by Abhiram Bhadkamkar. Read More...
- 6/21/2011
- Bollywood Trade
In August 1999, Nitin Desai moved to Bhuj with his set designers to build a 19th century village. It took them three months to recreate Champaner from 1893 on 37 hectares of land.On January 2, 2000, a team of 350-plus reached the village but since snakes and scorpions had already taken up residence, about 60 of the ‘pardesis’ (visitors) moved into rented apartments in the newly-constructed Sahajanand Towers, and the rest into Bhuj’s only three-star hotel. For five months, 17 days and 10 hours, Bhuj/ Champaner was home to Aamir Khan and his Lagaan family.Even as the temperatures oscillated between ...
- 6/12/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
In August 1999, Nitin Desai moved to Bhuj with his set designers to build a 19th century village. It took them three months to recreate Champaner from 1893 on 37 hectares of land.On January 2, 2000, a team of 350-plus reached the village but since snakes and scorpions had already taken up residence, about 60 of the ‘pardesis’ (visitors) moved into rented apartments in the newly-constructed Sahajanand Towers, and the rest into Bhuj’s only three-star hotel. For five months, 17 days and 10 hours, Bhuj/ Champaner was home to Aamir Khan and his Lagaan family.Even as the temperatures oscillated between ...
- 6/12/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
In August 1999, Nitin Desai moved to Bhuj with his set designers to build a 19th century village. It took them three months to recreate Champaner from 1893 on 37 hectares of land.On January 2, 2000, a team of 350-plus reached the village but since snakes and scorpions had already taken up residence, about 60 of the ‘pardesis’ (visitors) moved into rented apartments in the newly-constructed Sahajanand Towers, and the rest into Bhuj’s only three-star hotel. For five months, 17 days and 10 hours, Bhuj/ Champaner was home to Aamir Khan and his Lagaan family.Even as the temperatures oscillated between ...
- 6/12/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
In August 1999, Nitin Desai moved to Bhuj with his set designers to build a 19th century village. It took them three months to recreate Champaner from 1893 on 37 hectares of land.On January 2, 2000, a team of 350-plus reached the village but since snakes and scorpions had already taken up residence, about 60 of the ‘pardesis’ (visitors) moved into rented apartments in the newly-constructed Sahajanand Towers, and the rest into Bhuj’s only three-star hotel. For five months, 17 days and 10 hours, Bhuj/ Champaner was home to Aamir Khan and his Lagaan family.Even as the temperatures oscillated between ...
- 6/12/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
In August 1999, Nitin Desai moved to Bhuj with his set designers to build a 19th century village. It took them three months to recreate Champaner from 1893 on 37 hectares of land.On January 2, 2000, a team of 350-plus reached the village but since snakes and scorpions had already taken up residence, about 60 of the ‘pardesis’ (visitors) moved into rented apartments in the newly-constructed Sahajanand Towers, and the rest into Bhuj’s only three-star hotel. For five months, 17 days and 10 hours, Bhuj/ Champaner was home to Aamir Khan and his Lagaan family.Even as the temperatures oscillated between ...
- 6/12/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
In August 1999, Nitin Desai moved to Bhuj with his set designers to build a 19th century village. It took them three months to recreate Champaner from 1893 on 37 hectares of land.On January 2, 2000, a team of 350-plus reached the village but since snakes and scorpions had already taken up residence, about 60 of the ‘pardesis’ (visitors) moved into rented apartments in the newly-constructed Sahajanand Towers, and the rest into Bhuj’s only three-star hotel. For five months, 17 days and 10 hours, Bhuj/ Champaner was home to Aamir Khan and his Lagaan family.Even as the temperatures oscillated between ...
- 6/12/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
In August 1999, Nitin Desai moved to Bhuj with his set designers to build a 19th century village. It took them three months to recreate Champaner from 1893 on 37 hectares of land.On January 2, 2000, a team of 350-plus reached the village but since snakes and scorpions had already taken up residence, about 60 of the ‘pardesis’ (visitors) moved into rented apartments in the newly-constructed Sahajanand Towers, and the rest into Bhuj’s only three-star hotel. For five months, 17 days and 10 hours, Bhuj/ Champaner was home to Aamir Khan and his Lagaan family.Even as the temperatures oscillated between ...
- 6/12/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
In August 1999, Nitin Desai moved to Bhuj with his set designers to build a 19th century village. It took them three months to recreate Champaner from 1893 on 37 hectares of land.On January 2, 2000, a team of 350-plus reached the village but since snakes and scorpions had already taken up residence, about 60 of the ‘pardesis’ (visitors) moved into rented apartments in the newly-constructed Sahajanand Towers, and the rest into Bhuj’s only three-star hotel. For five months, 17 days and 10 hours, Bhuj/ Champaner was home to Aamir Khan and his Lagaan family.Even as the temperatures oscillated between ...
- 6/12/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
In August 1999, Nitin Desai moved to Bhuj with his set designers to build a 19th century village. It took them three months to recreate Champaner from 1893 on 37 hectares of land.On January 2, 2000, a team of 350-plus reached the village but since snakes and scorpions had already taken up residence, about 60 of the ‘pardesis’ (visitors) moved into rented apartments in the newly-constructed Sahajanand Towers, and the rest into Bhuj’s only three-star hotel. For five months, 17 days and 10 hours, Bhuj/ Champaner was home to Aamir Khan and his Lagaan family.Even as the temperatures oscillated between ...
- 6/12/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
In August 1999, Nitin Desai moved to Bhuj with his set designers to build a 19th century village. It took them three months to recreate Champaner from 1893 on 37 hectares of land.On January 2, 2000, a team of 350-plus reached the village but since snakes and scorpions had already taken up residence, about 60 of the ‘pardesis’ (visitors) moved into rented apartments in the newly-constructed Sahajanand Towers, and the rest into Bhuj’s only three-star hotel. For five months, 17 days and 10 hours, Bhuj/ Champaner was home to Aamir Khan and his Lagaan family.Even as the temperatures oscillated between ...
- 6/12/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
In August 1999, Nitin Desai moved to Bhuj with his set designers to build a 19th century village. It took them three months to recreate Champaner from 1893 on 37 hectares of land.On January 2, 2000, a team of 350-plus reached the village but since snakes and scorpions had already taken up residence, about 60 of the ‘pardesis’ (visitors) moved into rented apartments in the newly-constructed Sahajanand Towers, and the rest into Bhuj’s only three-star hotel. For five months, 17 days and 10 hours, Bhuj/ Champaner was home to Aamir Khan and his Lagaan family.Even as the temperatures oscillated between ...
- 6/12/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
In August 1999, Nitin Desai moved to Bhuj with his set designers to build a 19th century village. It took them three months to recreate Champaner from 1893 on 37 hectares of land.On January 2, 2000, a team of 350-plus reached the village but since snakes and scorpions had already taken up residence, about 60 of the ‘pardesis’ (visitors) moved into rented apartments in the newly-constructed Sahajanand Towers, and the rest into Bhuj’s only three-star hotel. For five months, 17 days and 10 hours, Bhuj/ Champaner was home to Aamir Khan and his Lagaan family.Even as the temperatures oscillated between ...
- 6/12/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
In August 1999, Nitin Desai moved to Bhuj with his set designers to build a 19th century village. It took them three months to recreate Champaner from 1893 on 37 hectares of land.On January 2, 2000, a team of 350-plus reached the village but since snakes and scorpions had already taken up residence, about 60 of the ‘pardesis’ (visitors) moved into rented apartments in the newly-constructed Sahajanand Towers, and the rest into Bhuj’s only three-star hotel. For five months, 17 days and 10 hours, Bhuj/ Champaner was home to Aamir Khan and his Lagaan family.Even as the temperatures oscillated between ...
- 6/12/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
In August 1999, Nitin Desai moved to Bhuj with his set designers to build a 19th century village. It took them three months to recreate Champaner from 1893 on 37 hectares of land.On January 2, 2000, a team of 350-plus reached the village but since snakes and scorpions had already taken up residence, about 60 of the ‘pardesis’ (visitors) moved into rented apartments in the newly-constructed Sahajanand Towers, and the rest into Bhuj’s only three-star hotel. For five months, 17 days and 10 hours, Bhuj/ Champaner was home to Aamir Khan and his Lagaan family.Even as the temperatures oscillated between ...
- 6/12/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
In August 1999, Nitin Desai moved to Bhuj with his set designers to build a 19th century village. It took them three months to recreate Champaner from 1893 on 37 hectares of land.On January 2, 2000, a team of 350-plus reached the village but since snakes and scorpions had already taken up residence, about 60 of the ‘pardesis’ (visitors) moved into rented apartments in the newly-constructed Sahajanand Towers, and the rest into Bhuj’s only three-star hotel. For five months, 17 days and 10 hours, Bhuj/ Champaner was home to Aamir Khan and his Lagaan family.Even as the temperatures oscillated between ...
- 6/12/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
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