DIRECTOR NISHIKANT KAMAT OF MADHAVAN STARRER EVANO ORUVAN PASSES AWAY AT 50; FILM INDUSTRY PAYS HOMAGE

He was well-known for the Hindi remake of Malayalam hit Drishyam in 2015 that starred Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Shriya Saran in the lead.

Film industry has been paying homage.

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

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 17, 2020

A director and a drinking buddy. Warm, enthused, affectionate. A man with an infectious laugh. Heartbroken as I bid goodbye to Nishikant Kamat. This cruel year continues to stab. pic.twitter.com/zhI7SKPhv4

— Raja Sen (@RajaSen) 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

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

Nishikant's filmography included Force, Evano Oruvan amdist others.