Abhishek Bachchan Pays Tribute: Ghoomer Trailer Release Delayed in Honour of Nitin Desai's Passing

On Wednesday, acclaimed actor Abhishek Bachchan announced with a heavy heart that the highly-anticipated trailer of his upcoming film, Ghoomer, would not be released on its scheduled date of August 3. The decision came as a poignant tribute to the renowned art director Nitin Desai, who tragically passed away recently. In a heartfelt statement shared on social media on behalf of his team, Abhishek expressed, "As a mark of respect to our beloved #NitinDesai, we the team of #Ghoomer have decided to postpone our trailer release function which was to be held tomorrow in Mumbai. We will release it on August 4."

Akshay Kumar's Gesture of Sorrow

Notably, Abhishek Bachchan wasn't the only actor in the industry who felt the immense loss of Nitin Desai's demise. Earlier, Akshay Kumar also decided to delay the release of the first trailer of his film, OMG 2, upon hearing the tragic news. He took to Twitter to share his sentiments, stating, "Unbelievably sad to know about the demise of Nitin Desai. He was a stalwart in production design and such a big part of our cinema fraternity. He worked on so many of my films… this is a huge loss. Out of respect, we are not releasing the OMG 2 trailer today. Will launch it tomorrow at 11 am. Om Shanti."

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Remembering a Legend

Nitin Desai, renowned for his exceptional work in creating awe-inspiring sets for blockbuster films such as Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Jodhaa Akbar, and Lagaan, tragically lost his life. The Mumbai Police and various reports suggest it was a case of suicide. He was discovered at his studio in Mumbai, leaving the entire industry in grief over the loss of such a talented individual.

Ghoomer: An Inspirational Tale

Directed by the acclaimed R Balki, Ghoomer stars Abhishek Bachchan alongside Saiyami Kher, Shabana Azmi, and Angad Bedi in lead roles. The film revolves around an inspiring story of a paraplegic sportsperson, portrayed by Saiyami, who defies all odds and excels as a cricketer under the guidance of her coach, portrayed by Abhishek. The motion poster previously unveiled garnered widespread praise on social media, building anticipation for the film's release in theatres on August 18. Additionally, Ghoomer has been chosen as the opening film at the prestigious 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, scheduled for this month.

The film community mourns the loss of Nitin Desai, a creative genius whose remarkable contributions have left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. As the industry unites to remember this stalwart, the decision to postpone the Ghoomer trailer stands as a testament to the profound impact he had on his fellow artists and the art of filmmaking.