<p>New Delhi: Renowned production director Nitin Desai, who created sets for blockbuster movies such as the Oscar-nominated <em>Lagaan</em> and <em>Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam</em>, was among the film personalities who were honoured in the 'In Memoriam' segment at the 96th Academy Awards.</p>.<p>Every year, the Academy Awards pay a tribute to industry legends who passed away in the last one year in its 'In Memoriam' montage.</p>.<p>Desai, 57, was found hanging at his studio in Karjat near Mumbai on August 2, 2023.</p>.'Oppenheimer' leads Christopher Nolan, Cillian Murphy to their first Oscars.<p>He was also known for his art work in films such as <em>Jodhaa Akbar</em> and <em>Prem Ratan Dhan Payo</em> as well as the popular TV quiz show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'.</p>.<p>In his career spanning over 30 years, Desai closely worked with directors like Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Rajkumar Hirani and Ashutosh Gowariker.</p>
<p>New Delhi: Renowned production director Nitin Desai, who created sets for blockbuster movies such as the Oscar-nominated <em>Lagaan</em> and <em>Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam</em>, was among the film personalities who were honoured in the 'In Memoriam' segment at the 96th Academy Awards.</p>.<p>Every year, the Academy Awards pay a tribute to industry legends who passed away in the last one year in its 'In Memoriam' montage.</p>.<p>Desai, 57, was found hanging at his studio in Karjat near Mumbai on August 2, 2023.</p>.'Oppenheimer' leads Christopher Nolan, Cillian Murphy to their first Oscars.<p>He was also known for his art work in films such as <em>Jodhaa Akbar</em> and <em>Prem Ratan Dhan Payo</em> as well as the popular TV quiz show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'.</p>.<p>In his career spanning over 30 years, Desai closely worked with directors like Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Rajkumar Hirani and Ashutosh Gowariker.</p>