Nitin Desai funeral: Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker Pay Last Respects To Late Art Director

The National Award-winning art director Nitin Desai's last rites were held at his ND studio in Karjat. Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker and other celebs visited the studio to pay last respects.

Nitin Desai funeral: Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker Pay Last Respects To Late Art Director

The mortal remains of the late art director were taken to ND Studio on Friday for his last rites.

Aamir Khan and Ashutosh Gowariker, who worked with Nitin Desai in Lagaan, arrived at ND Studio for the art director's last rites.

Aamir Khan pays last respects to the mortal remains of Nitin Desai.

Fimmaker Madhur Bnahdarkar also arrived for the last rites.

Madhur Bhandarkar pays last respect to the mortal remains of Nitin Desai.

Actor Manoj Joshi is clicked while he arrives for the last rites.

Nitin Desai's family bids an emotional farewell to the art director.

Desai is survived by his wife Naina, daughter Mansi and son Siddhant.

Desai was found hanging on the premises of his studio at Karjat in Raigad district on Wednesday. Police said it seemed to be a case of suicide and added that the matter was being investigated from all angles.

In a career spanning more than 30 years, Desai worked with directors like Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Rajkumar Hirani, and Ashutosh Gowariker, creating sprawling sets for scores of films, including "Devdas", "Swades", "Jodhaa Akbar", "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" and "Parinda". (All images: Manav Manglani)