Aamir Khan reacts to less celebrity turnout at Nitin Desai’s funeral

Nitin Desai was  known for designing the sets of films such as Lagaan, Jodhaa Akbar, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. He died by suicide on August 2 leaving everyone in shock. Aamir Khan was among the few Bollywood celebrities who attended the funeral of art director Nitin Desai in Karjat on Friday.

Reporters from asked Aamir few questions to which he said, “This is very shocking news. I am unable to understand how did this happen. I can’t believe it. I wish he did not do this and reached out for help instead. But what can we say in such a tragic situation, it is very difficult to understand what has happened. It is very sad…We have lost someone who was very talented.”

Aamir was also asked about why such few people showed up for the funeral. He responded by saying  “Shayad kuch log nahi aa paae hoge alag wajah se. I am sure sabke liye unke dil mein unke liye ek bahut hi khaas jagah hai. Unki family ko main dhairya rakhne ko kahuga (Maybe some people could not attend for some reason. I am sure he has a special place in everyone’s heart. I would offer my condolences to his family).”

The last rites of the National Award-winning art director were held on Friday at his studio in Karjat in the presence of family members and colleagues. Sonali Kulkarni, Madhur Bhandarkar, Marathi actor Subodh Bhave, among others visited ND Studios to pay their last respects.