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Art Director Nitin Desai Owed Rs 252 Crore In Defaulted Loans
Renowned art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai was discovered dead at his studio in Maharashtra’s Raigad district.
Alongside his illustrious career, Desai faced financial struggles, including a default on a ₹252-crore loan, leading to an insolvency petition being filed against his company.
The news of his demise has sent shockwaves through the industry, leaving many to reflect on the challenges faced by artists in the demanding world of cinema.
Nitin Desai’s name was synonymous with visual grandeour in Bollywood, having contributed his talent to iconic films like Lagaan and Jodhaa Akbar.
However, behind the scenes, his company, ND’s Art World Pvt Ltd, was grappling with financial woes, which escalated when they borrowed ₹185 crore from ECL Finance in 2016 and 2018.
Troubles with loan repayments began to surface in early 2020, marking the start of a challenging journey for Desai and his company.
BJP GEN SECRETARY VINOD TAWADE SAID THIS ABOUT HIM
In a conversation with a reputed news portal, a close friend of the late art director, BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde, recalled having counselled Desai during his tough times. He cited examples of other renowned figures, like Amitabh Bachchan, who bounced back from adversity, encouraging Desai to look at the future with hope. However, the tragic news of Desai’s passing has left many in shock and grief.
NITIN DESAI’S FINANCIAL PRESSURE
ND’s Art World Pvt Ltd specialized in organizing, maintaining, and operating replicas of historical monuments, offering facilities and services related to hotels, theme restaurants, shopping malls, and recreation centres. Despite the company’s unique offerings, it faced mounting financial pressure.
The situation took a legal turn when Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company filed a petition with the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to initiate a corporate insolvency resolution process. On July 25, the NCLT admitted the petition and appointed Jitender Kothari as the interim resolution professional to oversee the process.
According to the NCLT’s order, the company’s account had been classified as a non-performing asset (NPA) by creditors on March 31, 2021. The total default amount reached a staggering ₹252.48 crore as of June 30, 2022. In response, Desai’s company attributed the financial distress to a fire incident at the studio on May 7, 2021, resulting in property loss, and criticized creditors for issuing a recovery notice on the same day.
Entertainment
Keerthy Suresh Gets Emotional During Wedding Rituals With Antony Thattil In Goa; See FIRST Photos
Actress Keerthy Suresh married her longtime boyfriend, businessman Antony Thattil, in Goa, in the presence of their close friends and family members. On Thursday (December 12), Keerthy took to her official Instagram account to share dreamy photos from her wedding.
Keerthy and Antony opted for traditional Iyengar wedding customs. In the pictures, the bride is seen wearing a vibrant yellow and green madisar (a traditional drape) paired with Andal Kondai.
One of the photos shows the couple hugging each other after exchanging garlands. In another picture, they are seen posing with their pet dog.
The actress also got teary-eyed on the mandap and Antony is seen wiping her tears in one of the images. “#ForTheLoveOfNyke ❤️” she captioned the post. Take a look:
Celebs congratulate Keerthy and Antony
Soon after they officially announced the wedding with beautiful photos, several celebrities, including Raashii Khanna, Mouni Roy, Hansika Motwani, and others, as well as Keerthy’s fans flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages.
Actor Vijay also attended Keerthy and Antony’s wedding. A photo is doing the rounds on social media, in which Thalapathy Vijay is seen posing for the camera in a traditional outfit.
Keerthy and Antony’s wedding
According to media reports, their wedding rituals took place in Goa on December 11 and December 12.
Antony is from Kochi, Kerala, and is the owner of one of the state’s prominent resort chains. Reports have also stated that he is Keerthy’s ‘high school sweetheart’.
Despite their long-standing relationship, they have seldom shared pictures together on social media or made joint appearances at events.
Meanwhile, on the work front, the actress will next be seen opposite Varun Dhawan in Baby John. The film is all set to hit the big screens on December 25.
Entertainment
Shah Rukh Khan Feels ‘Breathless’ After Quitting Smoking: Know 3 Major Reasons Behind This Withdrawal Symptom
Referred to as Bollywood’s Badshaah, Shah Rukh Khan turned 59 on November 2 this year. The actor’s smoking habits are not unknown since SRK himself once revealed smoking up to 100 cigarettes in a day. While interacting with his fans during a meet and greet on his birthday, he revealed that he has finally quit smoking for better health.
In a video that is going viral on social media, SRK is seen sharing his latest lifestyle update, where he shared that he has quit smoking. He also shared how he thought quitting smoking might not make him feel breathless, but it does. “Mujhe laga tha ki I will not feel so breathless, but abhi bhi feel kar raha hu (I thought I wouldn’t feel breathless after quitting smoking, but I still do),” SRK said.
Reasons why one feels breathless after they quit smoking
If you have been a smoker for many years of your life, quitting it will have a few natural reactions on your body. Your body will take some time to get accustomed to getting rid of a habit. Once a person quits smoking, their body automatically enters the self-repair phase, which is why one might feel breathless. It is just an effect of the healing process.
After quitting, your lungs start to repair themselves, which includes increased mucus production to clear out tar and toxins. This excess mucus can make you feel congested and short of breath. Although there are many effects seen in the body after one decides to quit smoking, here are three main reasons why breathlessness occurs.
Nicotine withdrawal
Nicotine withdrawal can cause anxiety, restlessness, and a heightened awareness of breathing, sometimes leading to a feeling of breathlessness, even if your lungs are actually improving. Nicotine affects dopamine levels in the brain, which play a big role in mood regulation. When you stop smoking, dopamine levels drop, making you feel irritable, frustrated, or anxious.
Breathing pattern changes
Some people change their breathing patterns without realising it. People who have smoked for a long time might begin shallow breathing and become more aware of their breathing, which might lead to making them feel breathless. Breathing patterns might vary when someone stops smoking because of changes in both physical and psychological factors. Over time, smoking changes a person’s breathing patterns, so it takes time for their body and mind to adapt.
Feeling anxious might lead to shortness of breath
Anxiety and shortness of breath often go hand in hand, especially after quitting smoking. Anxiety often leads to shallow, rapid breathing (chest breathing), which can cause an imbalance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body, leading to lightheadedness and a feeling of shortness of breath.
Quitting smoking can be a difficult journey, but it can be the best decision you take for your health. Breathing exercises and physical activities can help with battling the withdrawal symptoms.
Entertainment
Naga Chaitanya & Sobhita Dhulipala Kickstart Wedding Festivities; Actress Looks Breathtaking In Pasupu Danchadam Ceremony
Actors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala are set to tie the knot soon, and they have officially kickstarted their wedding festivities. The couple got engaged on August 8 in Hyderabad after dating for over two years, and they are now ready to take the plunge.
On Monday, Sobhita took her fans by surprise as she shared photos from her traditional Pasupu Danchadam ceremony. The ritual marks the onset of wedding festivities, and during it, married women in the family come together and grind turmeric in a mortar as it is considered auspicious
Sobhita looked gorgeous as a Telugu bride in a traditional orange saree with green and golden border. She completed her look with minimalistic gold jewellery and green bangles. She was seen participating in the ritual and sharing a hearty laugh with the female members of her family.
She also sought blessings from the Lord and the elders by touching their feet. “Godhuma Raayi Pasupu danchatam…And so it begins!” Sobhita wrote along with the photos.
While the exact wedding date of the couple is not known yet, reports stated a few days ago that the two have booked a palatial hotel in Rajasthan for the D-day.
Chaitanya and Sobhita got engaged in a hush-hush ceremony on August 8 this year in Hyderabad, in the presence of their family members. Post the engagement, Chaitanya’s father, Nagarjuna, had shared, “Only the immediate family was there… Sobhita’s parents and sister. Chay’s mother was there, of course. My wife, Amala, was there. That’s it. We chose this day because it is very auspicious. Both families consulted the Nakshatras, and when we were told August 8 was a very auspicious day, we decided to go ahead with it.”
Chaitanya was earlier married to actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, however, they announced their divorce in 2021 after four years of marriage. It was in 2022 that rumours of Chaitanya dating Sobhita first surfaced online
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