‘Drishyam’ director Nishikant Kamat passes away at 50 – Times of India

Bollywood filmmaker Nishikant Kamat passed away today at a city hospital in Hyderabad. The 50-year old filmmaker had been diagnosed with Chronic Liver Disease and other secondary infections. Marathi actor Jaywant Wadkar, who was in touch with his close associate Ajay Rai in Hyderabad, had confirmed the same.

Filmmaker Milap Zaveri shared a fond memory with the filmmaker and had revealed how he was supposed to collaborate with Nishikant Kamat for a film with Abhishek Bachchan. “Heartbreaking news that Nishikant Kamat passed away. He judged My 1st play ever in Jaihind College where he awarded me best actor and writer. He was gonna direct “Sanak” written by @shiekhspear and me, starring @juniorbachchan Sadly the film didn’t happen. Will miss him Broken heart.”

Heartbreaking news that Nishikant Kamat passed away. He judged My 1st play ever in Jaihind College where he awarded… https://t.co/gVWxWdrXwL

— Milap (@zmilap) 1597646211000

Nishikant Kamat is known for directing Bollywood films like the Ajay Devgn and Tabu starrer ‘Drishyam’, and Irrfan Khan’s ‘Madaari’. He has also worked with John Abraham in two films, ‘Force’ and ‘Rocky Handsome’. He was also known for directing ‘Mumbai Meri Jaan’ featuring R Madhavan, Soha Ali Khan, Irrfan Khan, Paresh Rawal and Kay Kay Menon.

RIP #NishikantKamat I have the fondest memories of the little time we spent together. You will be missed buddy. https://t.co/UGiw9t1bIc

— Sanjay Gupta (@_SanjayGupta) 1597646649000

Earlier the hospital had shared in a statement, “Mr Nishikant Kamat (50 years, male) was brought to AIG hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad on 31st July with jaundice and abdominal distention. He has been diagnosed with Chronic Liver Disease and other secondary infections. He is in the Intensive Care Unit for continuous monitoring under supervision of a multi-disciplinary team of senior consultants comprising of gastroenterologists, hepatologist, critical care and others. His condition is critical but stable.” Nishikant Kamat was also a very popular director of Marathi films. He had called the shots for hits like Riteish Deshmukh starrer ‘Lai Bhaari’ as well as Swwapnil Joshi’s ‘Fugay’ and ‘Dombivali Fast’.