Nishikant Kamat passes away: Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Randeep Hooda mourn the director’s demise

Filmmaker Nishikanth Kamat who was diagnosed with chronic liver disease breathed his last in a hospital in Hyderabad today. The director was critical since the last few days and today he left for the heavenly abode.

Earlier today, Riteish Deshmukh and filmmaker Milap Zaveri had refuted reports of the ‘Drishyam’ director’s death. Riteish was first among the celebs to mourn the director’s untimely demise on social media.

Sharing a throwback picture of hugging Kamat, Riteish wrote, “I will miss you my friend. #NishikantKamat Rest in Peace.”

I will miss you my friend. #NishikantKamat Rest In Peace. ?? pic.twitter.com/cqEeLbKJPM

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 17, 2020

Ajay Devgn expressing his sadness wrote, “My equation with Nishikant was not just about Drishyam, a film which he directed with Tabu and me. It was an association that I cherished. He was bright; ever-smiling. He has gone too soon. RIP Nishikant”

My equation with Nishikant was not just about Drishyam, a film which he directed with Tabu and me. It was an association that I cherished. He was bright; ever-smiling. He has gone too soon.
RIP Nishikant ?

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) August 17, 2020

Randeep Hooda tweeted, “Farewell Nishi!! You lived and died by what you decided you loved more than anything else .. I’m sure you had no regrets about much .. thank you for all the movies, all the fun stories, warmth and smiles #NishikantKamat”

Farewell Nishi!! You lived and died by what you decided you loved more than anything else .. I’m sure you had no regrets about much .. thank you for all the movies, all the fun stories, warmth and smiles #NishikantKamat ? pic.twitter.com/b5RlUSeDBo

— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) August 17, 2020

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal wrote, “One of my favourite Director Nishikant Kamat Who made “Mumbai Meri Jaan “breathed his last today at Hyderabad hospital. Thanks Nishi for such a meaningful film and memories. AUM SHANTI.”

One of my favourite Director Nishikant Kamat Who made “Mumbai Meri Jaan “breathed his last today at Hyderabad hospital. Thanks Nishi for such a meaningful film and memories. AUM SHANTI.

— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) August 17, 2020

“Really sorry to learn of the untimely passing away of Nishikant Kamat. Heartfelt condolences and prayers for all his loved ones,” tweeted Nimrat Kaur.

Really sorry to learn of the untimely passing away of Nishikant Kamat. Heartfealt condolensces and prayers for all his loved ones.

— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) August 17, 2020

Filmmaker Ritesh Sidhwani wrote, “My thoughts and prayers with the friends and family of #NishikantKamat. This is deeply saddening. May his soul rest in peace.”

My thoughts and prayers with the friends and family of #NishikantKamat. This is deeply saddening. May his soul rest in peace.

— Ritesh Sidhwani (@ritesh_sid) August 17, 2020

You can check out other celebs’ posts below:

Anurag Kashyap

Nishi ?

— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) August 17, 2020

Tisca Chopra

Damn, this years cruelty doesn’t end .. will miss your easy laughter & sharp cinematic brain. You had so many stories still to tell .. gone too soon #NishikantKamat rest in peace my friend ?

— Tisca Chopra (@tiscatime) August 17, 2020

Sharad Kelkar

More than a director, you were a mentor and a friend to me. Rest in peace #NishikantKamat sir. You will always be missed.#RIP pic.twitter.com/BYvykzCJF8

— Sharad Kelkar (@SharadK7) August 17, 2020

Sai Tamhankar

Nishi ?………….

— Sai (@SaieTamhankar) August 17, 2020

Gulshan Devaiah

Nishikant Kamat 1970-2020
Goodbye Nishi sir ?#RIPNishikantKamat pic.twitter.com/oDuqbyAefX

— “SuperGullu” (@gulshandevaiah) August 17, 2020

Vasan Bala

Always had a handy pun for any situation, even if it was bad Lachcha Parantha… he would immediately say लज्जास्पद Parantha and chuckle like a child 🙂

Rest in Peace Nishi Sir! Will always remember you by your smile.

— Vasan Bala (@Vasan_Bala) August 17, 2020

Mukesh Chhabra

#NishikantKamath sir ??

— Mukesh Chhabra CSA (@CastingChhabra) August 17, 2020

Yami Gautam

Nishikant Kamat ?? Really sad to hear about his untimely demise ??

— Yami Gautam Dhar (@yamigautam) August 17, 2020

Hansal Mehta

He's left us. Will miss you Nishi. This year is a nightmare that doesn't seem to end.

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) August 17, 2020

Sonali Kulkarni

I am just not able to fathom what I heard.. so so saddened..! We will miss you Nishi ? we will miss your forthright views, your story telling and your cinema ? strength to your loved ones? #RIP #NishikantKamat

— sonalikulkarni (@sonalikulkarni) August 17, 2020

Jaaved Jaaferi

Another colleague and super talented filmmaker #NishkantKamath passes on. Worked with him on #FinalSolution..a genuine man and good human. RIP my friend ??

— Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) August 17, 2020

Kamat was just 50. He was suffering from liver cirrhosis for the last two years. He has films like Ajay Devgn and Tabu starrer ‘Drishyam’, John Abraham‘s ‘Rocky Handsome’, ‘Force‘ and Irrfan Khan starrer ‘Madaari’ to his credit.

Apart from directing films, Kamat has even featured in films like ‘Bhavesh Joshi’, ‘Rocky Handsome’ and ‘Daddy’ to name a few as an actor. He has even directed a few Marathi films like ‘Dombivali Fast’ and ‘Lai Bhaari’.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. May his soul Rest in Peace.

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