Director Nishikant Kamat has died in a Hyderabad hospital. Mr Kamat was 50 years old, believed to have been suffering from chronic liver illness. "I will miss you my friend Nishikant Kamat. Rest in peace," tweeted actor Riteish Deshmukh. He starred in Mr Kamat's film Lai Bhaari.
Nishikant Kamat was taken to AIG Hospitals in Gachibowli, Hyderabad on July 31. He was treated for jaundice and abdominal distention, news agency ANI reported.