Nitin Chandrakant Desai
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Nitin Chandrakant Desai, is a noted India
n art director and production designer
of Indian cinema turned film and television producer, most known for his work in films like, Lagaan
(2001), Jodhaa Akbar (2008), Devdas
(2002) and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
(1999). During his career spanning twenty years, he has worked with directors like Ashutosh Gowarikar, Vidhu Vinod Chopra
, Rajkumar Hirani
and Sanjay Leela Bhansali
. In 2002, he turned film producer with Chandrakant Productions’ Desh Devi, a devotional film on the Devi Mata of Kutch.
He has won National Film Award for Best Art Direction
four times, and Filmfare Best Art Direction Award three times. In 2005, he opened his "ND Studio" s spread over 52 acres (210,436.7 m²) at Karjat
, Navi Mumbai
, near Mumbai
, which has since hosted movies like Jodha Akbar, Traffic Signal as also Sony's reality show Big Boss.
's Film City
Studios in May 1987, and immediately switched from the 2-D format of still photography to a
3-D world of art direction. He joined noted art director, Nitish Roy
as a fourth assistant for the period TV serial, Tamas
(1987), directed by Govind Nihalani
. Thereafter he worked TV series, Kabir for five-and-a-half years, series Chanakya for the first 25 episodes, and took over independently from the 26th episode onwards.
His first feature film was Adhikari Brothers' Bhookamp in 1993, but it was Vidhu Vinod Chopra
's period film, 1942: A Love Story
in 1994 that got him noticed. Over the years he has worked in film like Parinda, Khamoshi, Maachis, Baadshah, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and Raju Chacha, international projects like Salaam Bombay!
, Amok (a French film directed by Joel Farges, which won Desai a Pri Genie nomination), Jungle Book, Kama Sutra, the Canadian film Such a Long Journey
and Holy Smoke
. He also created two sets for Slumdog Millionaire
2008 film, which include the set of Kaun Banega Crorepati
scene, incidentally he had also designed the set for the Star Plus TV series, and an interiors set of the Taj Mahal.
He turned film producer in 2003, with devotional film, Desh Devi Maa Ashapura. Situated on the outskirts of Mumbai at Karjat
, the ND studios was opened in 2005, spread over 52 acres (210,436.7 m²), later Reliance Entertainment
picked up 50 per cent stake in the studio for about Rs 150 crore. He turned to producing TV series, with Marathi serial Raja Shivchhatrapati, which became a big hit.
In Marathi, he has produced a biopic movie "Balgandharva" released in May 2011. He has also produced a reality TV show "Marathi Paul Padte Pudhe", which provides a platform for young talent. Concept is similar to America's Got Talent.
Currently he is working on Amol Gupte’s “Sapno Ko Ginte Ginte”, and after producing Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur (2009) TV series, he is now producing historic TV series, Taj Mahal and Baji Rao Mastani.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n art director and production designer
Production designer
In film and television, a production designer is the person responsible for the overall look of a filmed event such as films, TV programs, music videos or adverts. Production designers have one of the key creative roles in the creation of motion pictures and television. Working directly with the...
of Indian cinema turned film and television producer, most known for his work in films like, Lagaan
Lagaan
Lagaan is a 2001 Bollywood sports film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Aamir Khan, who was also the producer for the film, stars with Gracy Singh in the lead roles; British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne play the supporting roles...
(2001), Jodhaa Akbar (2008), Devdas
Devdas (2002 film)
Devdas is a 2002 Bollywood film based on the 1917 Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay novella Devdas. This is the third Hindi version and the first colour film version of the story in Hindi...
(2002) and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
The music was composed by Ismail Darbar with lyrics by Mehboob. It received nine Filmfare Awards nominations in the music and singing categories and produced some winners as well.-Track listing:-2000 National Awards:* Best Music Direction - Ismail Darbar...
(1999). During his career spanning twenty years, he has worked with directors like Ashutosh Gowarikar, Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Vidhu Vinod Chopra is an Indian director and producer. Chopra is the head of his own company, Vinod Chopra Productions, and is particularly known for producing the Munna Bhai films and 3 Idiots.-Early life:Born in a Punjabi family of Kashmir,...
, Rajkumar Hirani
Rajkumar Hirani
Rajkumar Hirani is a National Award and Filmfare Award winning Indian director, screenwriter and film editor of Hindi films, best known for the films Munna Bhai MBBS , Lage Raho Munnabhai and 3 Idiots , considered the highest-grossing Hindi film by distributor-share.-Early life and...
and Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is an Indian film director. He is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India...
. In 2002, he turned film producer with Chandrakant Productions’ Desh Devi, a devotional film on the Devi Mata of Kutch.
He has won National Film Award for Best Art Direction
National Film Award for Best Art Direction
The National Film Award for Best Art Direction winners:...
four times, and Filmfare Best Art Direction Award three times. In 2005, he opened his "ND Studio" s spread over 52 acres (210,436.7 m²) at Karjat
Karjat
Karjat is a city, a Municipal Council, a Tahsil and a sub-district in Raigad district, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra.-Geography:...
, Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai is a Planned Satellite City on the west coast of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It was developed in 1972 as a twin city of Mumbai, and is the largest planned city on the planet, with under the jurisdiction of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation and a total area of . Navi Mumbai...
, near Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, which has since hosted movies like Jodha Akbar, Traffic Signal as also Sony's reality show Big Boss.
Early life and education
He studied photography at the J.J. School of Art and L.S.Raheja school of arts, in Mumbai, before joining the films.Career
He first went to MumbaiMumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
's Film City
Film City
Film City is an integrated film studio complex situated near Sanjay Gandhi National Park at Goregaon, Mumbai in India. It has several recording rooms, gardens, lakes, theatres and grounds that serve as the venue of many Bollywood film shootings. It was built by the state government to provide...
Studios in May 1987, and immediately switched from the 2-D format of still photography to a
3-D world of art direction. He joined noted art director, Nitish Roy
Nitish Roy
Nitish Roy is an Indian film art director, production designer, and costume designer in Hindi cinema, who is known for his work with art cinema directors, Shyam Benegal, Mrinal Sen and Govind Nihlani, Hindi mainstream cinema, directors like Rajkumar Santoshi, as well as international directors...
as a fourth assistant for the period TV serial, Tamas
Tamas (movie)
Tamas is a controversial and highly acclaimed television film directed by Govind Nihalani, based on the classic Hindi novel of the same name written by Bhisham Sahni , which won the author the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1975.The film was first shown on India's national broadcaster Doordarshan as a...
(1987), directed by Govind Nihalani
Govind Nihalani
Govind Nihalani is an Indian director, cinematographer, and also a screenwriter and film producer. He has been directing Hindi films since the late seventies, and worked in the television medium.- Biography :...
. Thereafter he worked TV series, Kabir for five-and-a-half years, series Chanakya for the first 25 episodes, and took over independently from the 26th episode onwards.
His first feature film was Adhikari Brothers' Bhookamp in 1993, but it was Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Vidhu Vinod Chopra is an Indian director and producer. Chopra is the head of his own company, Vinod Chopra Productions, and is particularly known for producing the Munna Bhai films and 3 Idiots.-Early life:Born in a Punjabi family of Kashmir,...
's period film, 1942: A Love Story
1942: A Love Story
1942: A Love Story is a 1994 Bollywood film starring Anil Kapoor, Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff, Anupam Kher, Danny Denzongpa, and Pran. The film was the first ever to be given a U/A rating while featuring a scene, previously considered inappropriate for young children, showing the actors kissing...
in 1994 that got him noticed. Over the years he has worked in film like Parinda, Khamoshi, Maachis, Baadshah, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and Raju Chacha, international projects like Salaam Bombay!
Salaam Bombay!
Salaam Bombay! is a 1988 Hindi film directed by Mira Nair, and screenwritten by her longtime creative collaborator, Sooni Taraporevala. The film chronicles the day-to-day life of children living on the streets of Bombay...
, Amok (a French film directed by Joel Farges, which won Desai a Pri Genie nomination), Jungle Book, Kama Sutra, the Canadian film Such a Long Journey
Such a Long Journey
Such a Long Journey is a film based on the novel of the same name written by Rohinton Mistry. It is directed by Sturla Gunnarsson from a screenplay by Sooni Taraporevala.-Plot:...
and Holy Smoke
Holy Smoke
Holy Smoke may refer to:*"Holy Smoke" , a song by Iron Maiden*Holy Smoke!, a film directed by Jane Campion*Holy Smoke *Holy Smoke...
. He also created two sets for Slumdog Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire is a 2008 British epic romantic drama adventure film directed by Danny Boyle, written by Simon Beaufoy, and co-directed in India by Loveleen Tandan. It is an adaptation of the novel Q & A by Indian author and diplomat Vikas Swarup...
2008 film, which include the set of Kaun Banega Crorepati
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Kaun Banega Crorepati is an Indian reality/game show based on the UK game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? which offers a maximum cash prize of £1 million. The show first aired in 2000 and was hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. This was the first appearance of Bachchan on Indian television...
scene, incidentally he had also designed the set for the Star Plus TV series, and an interiors set of the Taj Mahal.
He turned film producer in 2003, with devotional film, Desh Devi Maa Ashapura. Situated on the outskirts of Mumbai at Karjat
Karjat
Karjat is a city, a Municipal Council, a Tahsil and a sub-district in Raigad district, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra.-Geography:...
, the ND studios was opened in 2005, spread over 52 acres (210,436.7 m²), later Reliance Entertainment
Reliance Entertainment
Reliance Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group handling its media and entertainment business, across content and distribution platforms....
picked up 50 per cent stake in the studio for about Rs 150 crore. He turned to producing TV series, with Marathi serial Raja Shivchhatrapati, which became a big hit.
In Marathi, he has produced a biopic movie "Balgandharva" released in May 2011. He has also produced a reality TV show "Marathi Paul Padte Pudhe", which provides a platform for young talent. Concept is similar to America's Got Talent.
Currently he is working on Amol Gupte’s “Sapno Ko Ginte Ginte”, and after producing Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur (2009) TV series, he is now producing historic TV series, Taj Mahal and Baji Rao Mastani.
As art director
- ParindaParindaParinda is an award-winning 1989 Indian film directed and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Parinda is considered by many to be the turning point in reality in Hindi cinema, as the theme of the film discusses the real life of Indian underworld gangsters and the general life of residents in the city...
(1989) - 1942: A Love Story1942: A Love Story1942: A Love Story is a 1994 Bollywood film starring Anil Kapoor, Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff, Anupam Kher, Danny Denzongpa, and Pran. The film was the first ever to be given a U/A rating while featuring a scene, previously considered inappropriate for young children, showing the actors kissing...
(1993) - Aa Gale Lag JaaAa Gale Lag Jaa (1994 film)Aa Gale Lag Jaa is 1994 Hindi language movie directed by Hamid Ali Khan and starring Jugal Hansraj, Urmila Matondkar, Paresh Rawal, Ashok Saraf, Ranjeet, Reema Lagoo, Raza Murad and Gulshan Grover....
(1994) - Droh Kaal (1994)
- Oh Darling! Yeh Hai IndiaOh Darling! Yeh Hai IndiaOh Darling! Yeh Hai India! is an 1995 Indian musical spoof film directed by Ketan Mehta, and starring Shahrukh Khan, Deepa Sahi, Jaaved Jaffrey and Amrish Puri...
(1995) - Akele Hum Akele TumAkele Hum Akele TumAkele Hum Akele Tum is a 1995 Hindi musical drama released in 1995. The film starred Aamir Khan, Manisha Koirala and Master Adil, and was directed by Mansoor Khan. The music is by Anu Malik and the lyrics by the production house favorite Majrooh Sultanpuri. The plot of this film is based on 1979...
(1995) - The Don (1995)
- VijetaVijetaVijeta is a 1982 Hindi film produced by Shashi Kapoor and directed by Govind Nihalani. It stars Shashi Kapoor, Rekha, Kunal Kapoor and Amrish Puri.-Plot:Vijeta is the coming of age story of Angad...
(1996) - Khamoshi: The MusicalKhamoshi: The MusicalKhamoshi: The Musical is a critically acclaimed Indian Hindi film which was released on 9 August 1996. The film starred Nana Patekar, Manisha Koirala, Salman Khan, Seema Biswas and Helen, and marked Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial debut...
(1996) - Kama Sutra: A Tale of LoveKama Sutra: A Tale of LoveKama Sutra: A Tale of Love is a 1996 American drama film directed by Mira Nair. The film takes its title from the ancient Indian text, the Kama Sutra, but this only serves as a common link between the characters....
(1996) - Diljale (1996)
- MaachisMaachisMaachis is a 1996 Indian Hindi film directed by Gulzar and produced by R. V. Pandit. The title of the film is used as a metaphor that conveys that the youth of any nation are matchsticks that could get ignited due to the deficiencies in the political and policing systems...
(1996) - Aar Ya PaarAar Ya PaarAar Ya Paar is a 1997 Bollywood film produced and directed by Ketan Mehta. The film stars Jackie Shroff, Deepa Sahi , Ritu Shivpuri, Paresh Rawal and Kamal Sidhu. The music is by Viju Shah-Story:...
(1997) - Ishq (1997)
- KareebKareebKareeb is a 1998 Bollywood film directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. It stars Bobby Deol and Neha.- Plot :...
(1998) - Keemat: They Are Back (1998)
- Pyaar To Hona Hi ThaPyaar To Hona Hi ThaPyaar To Hona Hi Tha is a 1998 Bollywood film starring Kajol and Ajay Devgan. The film is a remake of the 1995 Hollywood film French Kiss, starring Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline.- Synopsis :...
(1998) - Barood (1998)
- Wajood (1998)
- Salaam Bombay!Salaam Bombay!Salaam Bombay! is a 1988 Hindi film directed by Mira Nair, and screenwritten by her longtime creative collaborator, Sooni Taraporevala. The film chronicles the day-to-day life of children living on the streets of Bombay...
(1988) - Dahek: A Burning Passion (1998)
- Hu Tu TuHu Tu TuHu Tu Tu is a 1999 Hindi drama directed by Gulzar. Tabu received a 2000 Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actress for this movie.-Synopsis:...
(1999) - Hum Dil De Chuke SanamHum Dil De Chuke SanamThe music was composed by Ismail Darbar with lyrics by Mehboob. It received nine Filmfare Awards nominations in the music and singing categories and produced some winners as well.-Track listing:-2000 National Awards:* Best Music Direction - Ismail Darbar...
(1999) - Holy SmokeHoly SmokeHoly Smoke may refer to:*"Holy Smoke" , a song by Iron Maiden*Holy Smoke!, a film directed by Jane Campion*Holy Smoke *Holy Smoke...
(1999) (Indian crew) - Baadshah (1999)
- MelaMela (2000 film)* This is the third film to feature real-life brothers Aamir Khan and Faisal Khan. Previously Faisal did cameo roles in Aamir's films Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar ....
(2000) - Khauff (2000)
- Jung (2000)
- Josh (2000)
- Mission KashmirMission KashmirMission Kashmir is a 2000 Bollywood film directed and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and starring Sanjay Dutt, Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta and Jackie Shroff as the main characters. Mission Kashmir follows the life and tragedy of a young boy named Altaaf after his entire family gets killed by...
(2000) - Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar(2000)
- Raju ChachaRaju ChachaRaju Chacha is an Indian Bollywood film directed by Anil Devgan, released on 20 December 2000. The film stars Ajay Devgan, Kajol, Rishi Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt in lead roles.-Plot:...
(2000) - One 2 Ka 4One 2 Ka 4One 2 Ka 4 is an Indian film directed by Shashilal Nair. The film stars Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla and Jackie Shroff. The music composition is by A.R.Rahman. The film received a lukewarm response at the box office. The usual chemistry between the lead pair was greatly missing in this venture...
(2001) - Pitaah (2002)
- Filhaal...Filhaal...Filhaal... is a Bollywood film released in 2001. The film stars Sushmita Sen, Tabu, Sanjay Suri and Palash Sen in the lead roles. Meghna Gulzar, daughter of actress Raakhee Gulzar makes her directorial debut with the film.- Synopsis :...
(2002) - DevdasDevdas (2002 film)Devdas is a 2002 Bollywood film based on the 1917 Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay novella Devdas. This is the third Hindi version and the first colour film version of the story in Hindi...
(2002) - The Legend of Bhagat SinghThe Legend of Bhagat SinghThe Legend of Bhagat Singh is a 2002 Hindi historic biographical film about Bhagat Singh, a freedom fighter who fought for Indian independence. It was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and starred Ajay Devgan, Sushant Singh, and Ian Davies...
(2002) - Annarth (2002)
- Ek Hindustani (2003)
- Chupke Se (2003)
- Taj Mahal: A Monument of Love (2003)
- Munnabhai M.B.B.S. (2003)
- The Memsahib (2006)
- Lage Raho Munna BhaiLage Raho Munna BhaiLage Raho Munna Bhai is a 2006 Indian musical comedy film directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. It is the second film in the popular Munna Bhai series of Bollywood. Sanjay Dutt stars in this film as Munna Bhai, a Mumbai underworld don, who begins to see the spirit of...
(2006) - Jaane Hoga KyaJaane Hoga KyaJaane Hoga Kya is a 2006 Bollywood Suspense thriller directed by Glen Barretto & Ankush Mohla. The film stars Aftab Shivdasani and Bipasha Basu as the lead protagonists.It also stars Rahul Dev, Paresh Rawal, Tinnu Anand and Preeti Jhangiani....
(2006) - Gandhi, My FatherGandhi, My FatherGandhi, My Father is a 2007 Indian film by Feroz Abbas Khan . It was produced by Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, and released on 3 August 2007....
(2007) - Dhan Dhana Dhan GoalDhan Dhana Dhan GoalDhan Dhana Dhan Goal is a 2007 Bollywood film. It was released on 29 November 2007, produced by Ronnie Screwvala and directed by Vivek Agnihotri and is under the UTV Motion Pictures banner. The film stars John Abraham, Bipasha Basu, Arshad Warsi and Boman Irani. The film's soundtrack is composed...
(2007) - Y.M.I. Yeh Mera India (2008)
- God Tussi Great HoGod Tussi Great HoGod Tussi Great Ho is a 2008 Indian comedy film, written and directed by Rumi Jaffery and starring Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Sohail Khan and Amitabh Bachchan in a special appearance. It was released on August 15, 2008...
(2008) - DostanaDostana (2008 film)Dostana is a 2008 romantic comedy film. It stars Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles. The film was directed by Tarun Mansukhani who previously was Karan Johar's assistant. It was produced by Dharma Productions....
(2008) - Saas Bahu Aur SensexSaas bahu aur SensexSaas bahu aur Sensex is a Bollywood film which released 19 September 2008 directed by Shona Urvashi.-Synopsis:With her mother suddenly divorcing her father and leaving their comfortable home in Kolkata, Nitya finds herself in the new environs of Navi Mumbai.Finding her bearings, in a new city,...
(2008) - Colours of Passion (2009)
- Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka JohurChittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka JohurChittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur is a historical television series on Sony TV, based on the story of Rani Padmini, one of the greatest warrior princess of Singhaldweep and queen of Chittod, who was known for her ethereal beauty, grit, valor, patriotism and sacrifice. The series premiered on May 25,...
(2009) (TV series) - Little Zizou (2009)
- What's Your Raashee?What's Your Raashee?What's Your Raashee? is a Hindi film directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar. The movie is based on the Doordarshan TV serial Mr...
(2009) - Once Upon a Time in MumbaiOnce Upon A Time In MumbaiOnce Upon a Time in Mumbaai is a 2010 Bollywood crime drama film directed by Milan Luthria and produced by Ekta Kapoor. It stars Ajay Devgan, Emraan Hashmi, Prachi Desai, and Kangana Ranaut. The film, produced by Balaji Telefilms, was released on 30 July 2010.-Plot:The film opens with a suicide...
(2009) (filming) - JailJail (film)Jail is a Hindi movie directed by Madhur Bhandarkar and starring Neil Nitin Mukesh, Arya Babbar, Mugdha Godse and Manoj Bajpai.-Synopsis:...
(2009) - Balgandharva (Marathi film) (2011)
As production designer
- Tunnu Ki Tina (1997)
- Such a Long JourneySuch a Long JourneySuch a Long Journey is a film based on the novel of the same name written by Rohinton Mistry. It is directed by Sturla Gunnarsson from a screenplay by Sooni Taraporevala.-Plot:...
(1998) - Hum Dil De Chuke SanamHum Dil De Chuke SanamThe music was composed by Ismail Darbar with lyrics by Mehboob. It received nine Filmfare Awards nominations in the music and singing categories and produced some winners as well.-Track listing:-2000 National Awards:* Best Music Direction - Ismail Darbar...
(1999) - Mission KashmirMission KashmirMission Kashmir is a 2000 Bollywood film directed and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and starring Sanjay Dutt, Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta and Jackie Shroff as the main characters. Mission Kashmir follows the life and tragedy of a young boy named Altaaf after his entire family gets killed by...
(2000) - LagaanLagaanLagaan is a 2001 Bollywood sports film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Aamir Khan, who was also the producer for the film, stars with Gracy Singh in the lead roles; British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne play the supporting roles...
(2001) - Ehsaas (2001)
- Pitaah (2002)
- DevdasDevdas (2002 film)Devdas is a 2002 Bollywood film based on the 1917 Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay novella Devdas. This is the third Hindi version and the first colour film version of the story in Hindi...
(2002) - Hum Kisi Se Kum NahinHum Kisi Se Kum NahinHum Kisi Se Kum Naheen is a 1977 Hindi action film, produced and directed by Nasir Hussain. The film became a "super hit" at the box office, and took the third top spot at the box office in 1977....
(2002) - Khakee (2004)
- SwadesSwadesSwades: We, the People is a 2004 Indian film written, produced and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film stars Shahrukh Khan and debutante Gayatri Joshi...
(2004) - Mangal Pandey: The RisingMangal Pandey: The RisingMangal Pandey: The Rising or The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey is an Indian movie based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier who is known for his role in the Indian Mutiny of 1857. It is directed by Ketan Mehta, produced by Bobby Bedi, and with a screenplay by Farrukh Dhondy...
(2005) - The Memsahib (2006)
- Lage Raho Munna BhaiLage Raho Munna BhaiLage Raho Munna Bhai is a 2006 Indian musical comedy film directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. It is the second film in the popular Munna Bhai series of Bollywood. Sanjay Dutt stars in this film as Munna Bhai, a Mumbai underworld don, who begins to see the spirit of...
(2006) - Traffic SignalTraffic Signal (film)Traffic Signal is a Bollywood film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, starring Kunal Khemu, Neetu Chandra, Ranvir Shorey and Konkona Sen Sharma in the lead. Produced by Baldev and Kavita Pushkarna, and written by Sachin Yardi, the film released on February 2, 2007...
(2007) - Gandhi, My FatherGandhi, My FatherGandhi, My Father is a 2007 Indian film by Feroz Abbas Khan . It was produced by Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, and released on 3 August 2007....
(2007) - MarigoldMarigold (2007 film)Marigold is a 2007 romantic musical comedy about an American actress who becomes engrossed in the Bollywood film industry after visiting India...
(2007) - Eklavya: The Royal GuardEklavya: The Royal GuardEklavya: The Royal Guard is a Bollywood film directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra which was released in India, the Netherlands, the United States, and the United Kingdom on 16 February 2007....
(2007) - Dhan Dhana Dhan GoalDhan Dhana Dhan GoalDhan Dhana Dhan Goal is a 2007 Bollywood film. It was released on 29 November 2007, produced by Ronnie Screwvala and directed by Vivek Agnihotri and is under the UTV Motion Pictures banner. The film stars John Abraham, Bipasha Basu, Arshad Warsi and Boman Irani. The film's soundtrack is composed...
- Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
- Saas Bahu Aur SensexSaas bahu aur SensexSaas bahu aur Sensex is a Bollywood film which released 19 September 2008 directed by Shona Urvashi.-Synopsis:With her mother suddenly divorcing her father and leaving their comfortable home in Kolkata, Nitya finds herself in the new environs of Navi Mumbai.Finding her bearings, in a new city,...
(2008) - FashionFashion (film)Fashion is a 2008 Indian film co-produced, co-written, and directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. The film has a massive star cast which includes Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and newcomers Mugdha Godse and Arjan Bajwa. Based on the dark side of the world of fashion, the movie depicts it through the...
(2008) - IshqiyaIshqiyaIshqiya is a 2010 Indian film starring Arshad Warsi, Vidya Balan, Naseeruddin Shah, and Salman Shahid in the lead roles. The film is directed by Abhishek Chaubey in his directorial debut and is produced by Raman Maroo and Vishal Bharadwaj. The film was released on 29 January 2010.Upon release, the...
(2010) - Shanti (2010) (pre-production)
- Khelein Hum Jee Jaan SeyKhelein Hum Jee Jaan SeyKhelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey is a Hindi period piece film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, starring Abhishek Bachchan and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles. It is based on the book Do And Die by Manini Chatterjee, based on the Chittagong Uprising of 1930. The film has been shot mostly in Goa along...
(2010)
Awards
- National Film Award for Best Art DirectionNational Film Award for Best Art DirectionThe National Film Award for Best Art Direction winners:...
- 2000: Hum Dil De Chuke SanamHum Dil De Chuke SanamThe music was composed by Ismail Darbar with lyrics by Mehboob. It received nine Filmfare Awards nominations in the music and singing categories and produced some winners as well.-Track listing:-2000 National Awards:* Best Music Direction - Ismail Darbar...
- 2002: LagaanLagaanLagaan is a 2001 Bollywood sports film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Aamir Khan, who was also the producer for the film, stars with Gracy Singh in the lead roles; British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne play the supporting roles...
- 2003: DevdasDevdas (2002 film)Devdas is a 2002 Bollywood film based on the 1917 Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay novella Devdas. This is the third Hindi version and the first colour film version of the story in Hindi...
- 1999: Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar
- 2000: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
- Filmfare Best Art DirectionFilmfare Best Art DirectionThe Filmfare Best Art Direction Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films.Although the awards started in 1953, awards for the best art direction category started only in 1955.-Superlatives:-Awards:...
- 1995: 1942: A Love Story1942: A Love Story1942: A Love Story is a 1994 Bollywood film starring Anil Kapoor, Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff, Anupam Kher, Danny Denzongpa, and Pran. The film was the first ever to be given a U/A rating while featuring a scene, previously considered inappropriate for young children, showing the actors kissing...
- 1997: KhamoshiKhamoshiKhamoshi is a 1969 black-and-white Hindi film directed by Asit Sen, starring Rajesh Khanna and Waheeda Rehman. It especially remembered for its songs with music by Hemant Kumar and some haunting lyrics by Gulzar, who also wrote films equally effective dialogues...
- 2003: DevdasDevdas (2002 film)Devdas is a 2002 Bollywood film based on the 1917 Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay novella Devdas. This is the third Hindi version and the first colour film version of the story in Hindi...
- 1995: 1942: A Love Story
- IIFA Best Art Direction AwardIIFA Best Art Direction AwardThe IIFA Art Direction is a technical award chosen ahead of the ceremonies.The winners are listed below:-...
- 2009: Jodhaa Akbar
- Screen Awards - Best Art Direction
- 1994: 1942 A Love Story
- 1996: Khamoshi: The MusicalKhamoshi: The MusicalKhamoshi: The Musical is a critically acclaimed Indian Hindi film which was released on 9 August 1996. The film starred Nana Patekar, Manisha Koirala, Salman Khan, Seema Biswas and Helen, and marked Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial debut...
- 1999: Hum Dil De Chuke SanamHum Dil De Chuke SanamThe music was composed by Ismail Darbar with lyrics by Mehboob. It received nine Filmfare Awards nominations in the music and singing categories and produced some winners as well.-Track listing:-2000 National Awards:* Best Music Direction - Ismail Darbar...
- 2000: Josh
- 2001: LagaanLagaanLagaan is a 2001 Bollywood sports film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Aamir Khan, who was also the producer for the film, stars with Gracy Singh in the lead roles; British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne play the supporting roles...
' - 2008: Gandhi, My FatherGandhi, My FatherGandhi, My Father is a 2007 Indian film by Feroz Abbas Khan . It was produced by Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, and released on 3 August 2007....
- Maharashtra State Film AwardsMaharashtra State Film AwardsMaharashtra State Film Awards, one of prestigious awards of Marathi cinema, are awarded by the Government of Maharashtra to Marathi language Films and Artistes. It was first awarded in 1963. Here is the list of awards given each year.-Awards list:...
- Best Art Direction- 2009: Harishchandrachi FactoryHarishchandrachi FactoryHarishchandrachi Factory is a 2009 Marathi film, directed by Paresh Mokashi, depicting the struggle of Dadasaheb Phalke in making Raja Harishchandra in 1913: India's first feature film, the birth of Indian cinema.Harishchandrachi Factory is the directorial debut of Paresh Mokashi who won the Best...
- 2009: Harishchandrachi Factory
- Genie Award for Best Achievement in Art Direction/Production DesignGenie Award for Best Achievement in Art Direction/Production DesignThe Genie Award for Best Achievement in Art Direction/Production Design is awarded by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television to the best Canadian film art direction/production design.-16th Genie Awards:* François Laplante, Le Confessionnal...
- 19th Genie Awards19th Genie Awards-Best Motion Picture:*The Red Violin, Niv Fichman, producer*Last Night, Daniel Iron and Niv Fichman, producers*Regeneration, Allan Scott and Peter Simpson, producers*Rupert's Land, Bill Thumm and Scott Kennedy, producers...
: Such a Long JourneySuch a Long JourneySuch a Long Journey is a film based on the novel of the same name written by Rohinton Mistry. It is directed by Sturla Gunnarsson from a screenplay by Sooni Taraporevala.-Plot:...
: Nominated
- 19th Genie Awards
External links
- Nitin Desai Studio, Official website
- The Miracle Worker ScreenScreen (magazine)Screen is a film magazine, published every week in India. It is owned by The Indian Express publishing group. The content focuses on the Bollywood, India's Hindi movie industry located in Mumbai. Screen organizes and sponsors the Star Screen Awards for movies in Hindi....