Desai was found dead in his apartment at his studio in Raigad, Maharashtra. He was undergoing some financial problems and had defaulted on a Rs 252-crore loan to its financial creditor.
The film industry is in shock at the untimely death of Nitin Desai, a highly regarded art director. His body was found in his studio, and it appears that he may have died by suicide. Before his death, he had posted on Instagram to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the film 1942: A Love Story , which he art directed. A local politician has suggested that financial issues may have contributed to Desai s death, and the authorities are investigating the circumstances. Desai s contributions to the film industry will be remembered fondly by colleagues, friends, and fans alike.