Nishikant Kamat Demise: Riteish Deshmukh, Paresh Rawal, Ajay Devgn and others mourn his demise

‘Drishyam’ director Nishikant Kamat passed away today in a private hospital in Hyderabad. In a statement, the hospital said that Kamat was admitted on July 31 with complaints of fever and excessive fatigue, his condition deteriorated eventually leading to multiple organ failure.

Condolences have been pouring in from all across the nation. From Riteish Deshmukh, Ajay Devgn and many other celebrities from the Bollywood industry took to their social media handle to mourn the demise of the director.

Check out the reactions:

Riteish Deshmukh: “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

Paresh Rawal: “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

Genelia Deshmukh: “#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 ❤️”

#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

Randeep Hooda: “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

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 💔”

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

On August 11, he was hospitalized in AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, the hospital said that he was diagnosed with chronic liver disease.

Kamat made his debut in the Marathi film, ‘Dombivali Fast’ which earned him immense popularity and also became one of the superhits of Marathi Cinema. He also won a National Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi. Later, he made his debut in the film, ‘Mumbai Meri Jaan’ he also acted in ‘Rocky Handsome’, ‘Bhavesh Joshi Superhero’, ‘Daddy’ and ‘Julie 2.’

Apart from acting, he was also known as a renowned filmmaker, who directed movies like, ‘Drishyam,’ ‘Daddy,’ Madaari’, and many more. However, ‘Drishyam’ is one of the most praised films.