RIP Nishikant Kamat: Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh express shock over 'Drishyam' director's untimely demise
After news about Nishikant Kamat's passing away broke, various celebrities like Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh took to Twitter to share condolences
Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh condole Nishikant Kamat's demise. Photo: File Photo.
Filmmaker Nishikant Kamat is no more. He passed away at the age of 50 after being diagnosed with liver cirrhosis. Actor Riteish Deshmukh broke the news on Twitter. Sharing an image of him hugging the director, Riteish shared, "I will miss you my friend. #NishikantKamat Rest In Peace."
Soon after, Nishikant's 'Drishyam' actor Ajay Devgn also condoled the death of the director. Stating his relationship with Nishikant was an association which he cherished, Ajay tweeted, "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."
Other actors like Randeep Hooda, Soha Ali Khan and 'Force' actor Genelia D'Souza also expressed shock over Nishikant's untimely demise.
Check out the tweets below:
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
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
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
#NishikantKamat you were one of a kind.. I found a life coach in you.. I live by so much that we discussed and I live with knowing you were such an amazing soul and I’m just so glad our paths crossed.. I will miss you dear Nishi .. R.i.p
— Genelia Deshmukh (@geneliad) August 17, 2020
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
Nishikant's directorial include Dombivali Fast, Evano Oruvan, Mumbai Meri Jaan, Force, Lai Bhaari, Drishyam, Rocky Handsome and Madaari. He has acted in several movies too namely Hava Aney Dey, Saatchya Aat Gharat, 404 Error Not Found, Rocky Handsome, Fugay, Daddy, Julie 2, Bhavesh Joshi.
Not only a director but Nishikant has also acted in a few movies too namely Hava Aney Dey, Saatchya Aat Gharat, 404 Error Not Found, Rocky Handsome, Fugay, Daddy, Julie 2, Bhavesh Joshi.
Nishikant has remade several South movies in Hindi which include Force and Drishyam. While he remade Dombivali Fast in Tamil as Evano Oruvan.
As per filmmaker Milap Zaveri, Nishikant Kamat was all set to direct a film titled Sanak starring Abhishek Bachchan in the leading role.