Nishikant Kamat demise is a big loss for India Cinema. This was evident when several actors like Ajay Devgn, John Abraham, Riteish Deshmukh took to the social media to express their grief.
Genelia Deshmukh who worked with Nishikant in Force and in Lai Bhaari, spoke to a leading daily about some of her memories of the director. She said, “Nishi would walk you through the entire scene — discussing your expression, the mood of the scene and would ask you to relive an experience that came closest to the sequence to be shot. Every scene would be preceded by a detailed chat because once he went on the floors, he would shoot the scene in one take. Most of my scenes in Force were filmed in a single take.”
Nishikant Kamat broke down on the set of Force – Genelia
Too many Bollywood celebrities have passed away this year. It’s heartbreaking to see young talent leave us. Yesterday, director Nishikant Kamat took his last breath in Hyderabad. He had been suffering from liver cirrhosis.
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
Ajay Devgn 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.
Genelia also remembered the time he broke down on the set of Force, when her character died in the film. She stated, “During the Force shoot, I remember he broke down after we shot the scene where my character dies. He was the kind of person who was deeply invested in every character. Also, I have never seen a director who treated his crew so well. He would tell actors, ‘Say what you want to me, but not to my bachchas’.”
Sonu Nigam in his insta post wrote: 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
His industry colleagues expressed: More than a director, you were a mentor and a friend to me. Rest in peace #NishikantKamat sir. You will always be missed.
Soha Ali Khan in her post wrote: 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.
Actor John Abraham wrote: will never get over this
Will not get over this …. Rest In Peace #NishikantKamat pic.twitter.com/7uZcaJIOFO
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) August 17, 2020