Drishyam director Nishikant Kamat dies at 50 due to liver cirrhosis

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

Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 17, 2020

Actor Ajay Devgn, who teamed up with Kamat for the 2015 blockbuster "Drishyam", tweeted that his bond with the filmmaker was beyond their film.

"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," the 51-year-old actor wrote.

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

John Abraham, the lead star of Kamat's two films -- "Force" and "Rocky Handsome" wrote, "Will not get over this...Rest In Peace #NishikantKamat"

Will not get over this .... Rest In Peace #NishikantKamat pic.twitter.com/7uZcaJIOFO

John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) August 17, 2020

Actor Soha Ali Khan, who featured in the filmmaker's Hindi debut "Mumbai Meri Jaan" in 2008, said she would always cherish the times spent with Kamat during the film's making.

"Deeply shocked and saddened to hear about the untimely demise of Nishikant Kamat. I worked with him 12 years ago in his first Hindi film, 'Mumbai Meri Jaan', and it was an experience I will always value.

"My most heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. #nishikantkamat may he be at peace," she said.

Actor Arjun Rampal, who acted with Kamat in 2017's Daddy, said the filmmaker-actor's peaceful demeanour will be missed.