The 96th Academy Awards was held on 10th March at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. One of the prominent names from the Indian film industry Nitin Desai was remembered and honoured at the Academy Awards 2024. Nitin Desai was an art director and a production designer unfortunately he left the world a few months ago.

Nitin Desai Remembered in Oscars' 'In Memorium' Segment:

The well-known art director and production designer Nitin Chandrakant Desai passed away on 2nd August 2023 at the age of 57. Nitin Desai has worked in iconic movies such as Lagaan, Hum Dil de Chuke Sanam and Devdas. His contribution to the film industry was acknowledged on the stage of the 96th Academy Awards in the section of 'In Memorium'

Nitin Desai's Lasting Impact: Oscars 2024 Pays Homage to Legendary Indian Art Director In 'In Memorium' Segment:

The 96t Academy Awards was held on March 10th, 2024. It was attended by prominent figures from the entertainment industry. One of the traditions that take place every year at the Oscars - the 'In Memorium' segment pays honour to well-known and talented individuals who passed away in recent year. This year a prominent name from India Nitin Desai was featured in the 'In Memorial' segment during the Oscars 2024. Nitin Desai's movies such as Lagaan and Hum Dil de Chuke Sanam were mentioned at the 96th Academy Awards while paying him an homage.

In 2023 Nitin Desai left the world with a tragic end. He chose to end his life by hanging himself at his ND studios in Karjat. The art director allegedly ended his life by suicide. He has worked with filmmakers such as Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ashutosh Gowariker, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Hirani and others. He has also one National award for his exceptional work in the entertainment industry.