Director Nishikant Kamat, best known for his films "Mumbai Meri Jaan", "Drishyam" and "Madaari", is critical, according to hospital sources.
Mumbai: Director Nishikant Kamat, best known for his films "Mumbai Meri Jaan", "Drishyam" and "Madaari", is critical, according to hospital sources.
Kamat, who is suffering from chronic liver disease and secondary infections, was admitted to AIG hospital in Hyderabad on July 31.
Nishikant Kamat
"He is not dead, he is on ventilator. But his condituon is very critical," his industry friend and director Milap Zaveri said.
Earlier, Kamat's close friend, Marathi actor Jaywant Wadkar had said that the director had passed away.
DrishyamIn a statement on August 12, the medical facility had said that Kamat was hospitalised for jaundice and abdominal distention, and was later diagnosed with chronic liver disease. The hospital had described his condition "critical but stable".
His biggest hit was Ajay Devgn-Tabu starrer "Drishyam", which was a remake of the Malayalam movie of the same name.
