BIG ND Studio
India's most magnificents movie sets built by Nitin Chandrakant Desai for period films like Jodha Akbar, Devdas, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and 1942 A Love Story.
In contemporary films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Mission Kashmir, Parinda, Hu Tu Tu, Josh, Munnabhai M.B.B.S., Khakee his vibrant work has breathed life in to the backdrops and transformed mere settings in to almost palpable characters.
Nitin Chandrakant Desai has been an art director on Hollywood productions shot in India. “I like to portray India’s grandeur through my work, I am not for glorifying our poverty or slums,” he shrugs.
He has worked on many international films with world renowned directors like Jane Campion (the Oscar wining Director of ‘The Piano’) on ‘Holy Smoke’, Meera Nair’s ‘Salaam Bombay’ and ‘Kamasutra’ and Stephen Sommers ‘Jungle Book’ for Walt Disney. He was even nominated for a Genie ( The Canadian equivalent of the Oscar ) for the Canadian film ‘Such A Long Journey’ as a production designer.
In contemporary films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Mission Kashmir, Parinda, Hu Tu Tu, Josh, Munnabhai M.B.B.S., Khakee his vibrant work has breathed life in to the backdrops and transformed mere settings in to almost palpable characters.
Nitin Chandrakant Desai has been an art director on Hollywood productions shot in India. “I like to portray India’s grandeur through my work, I am not for glorifying our poverty or slums,” he shrugs.
He has worked on many international films with world renowned directors like Jane Campion (the Oscar wining Director of ‘The Piano’) on ‘Holy Smoke’, Meera Nair’s ‘Salaam Bombay’ and ‘Kamasutra’ and Stephen Sommers ‘Jungle Book’ for Walt Disney. He was even nominated for a Genie ( The Canadian equivalent of the Oscar ) for the Canadian film ‘Such A Long Journey’ as a production designer.
Testimonials
This bollywood expedition has been my most delightful day in India. Some of the most magnificent sets I have ever come across which truly depict the Indian culture and cinema. It is definitely a must watch for any NRI.
- Jean Iyer
The bollywood drama has always intrigued me. But, I never imagined I would get such a close view. Finally, somebody has taken the initiative to make this mystery world more accessible!
- Karl Anderson
I just loved every bit of the tour. It was beyond my expectations. The coach, sets, tour manager, food, shootings - impeccable bollywood experience.
- Carol Lobo
