Nishikant Kamat dies at 50, Riteish Deshmukh shares: “I will miss you my friend” | Hindi movie news

Bollywood filmmaker Nishikant Kamat died today in a hospital in the city of Hyderabad. The 50-year-old filmmaker had been diagnosed with chronic liver disease and other secondary infections. Riteish Deshmukh confirmed the same on Twitter and shared: “I will miss you my friend. #NishikantKamat Rest In Peace.” Previously, Riteish had shared that the filmmaker was fighting for life and prayed for his recovery. Nishikant Kamat was known to have directed Bollywood films like Ajay Devgn and Tabu stars “Drishyam” and “Madaari” by Irrfan Khan. He also worked with John Abraham in two films, “Force” and “Rocky Handsome”.

Nishikant Kamat was also a very popular director of Marathi films. He had called the shots for hits like Riteish Deshmukh star “Lai Bhaari” as well as “Fugay” by Swwapnil Joshi. A close friend of Nishikant, Sharad Kelkar had previously told ETimes: “Nishikant was one of those friends who gave me the chance to work at ‘Lai Bhaari’. Rather than a manager, he was a very good friend of mine. We have known each other for 13 to 14 years. He has a very special place in my life. ”

Previously, the hospital shared in a statement: “Mr. Nishikant Kamat (50, male) was taken to AIG hospitals in Gachibowli, Hyderabad on July 31 with jaundice and abdominal distension. He was diagnosed with illness. Chronic liver and other secondary infections He is in the intensive care unit for ongoing follow-up under the supervision of a multidisciplinary team of senior consultants including gastroenterologists, hepatologists, intensive care and others. His condition is critical but stable.