Earlier today the speculations of filmmaker Nishikant Kamat’s death were making rounds on the internet. Many actors from the Bollywood industry tweeted condolences.
The rumors were cleared by Riteish Deshmukh when he tweeted that Kamat is still alive and fighting. He is on ventilator support.
Nishikant kamat is on ventilator support. He is still alive & fighting. Let’s pray for him.
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 17, 2020
A letter from the Hospital where he is currently admitted also clarified the fake news.
Director #NishikantKamat is currently on ventilator support and continues to be in a critical condition: AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad. pic.twitter.com/kiTBC2SMsj
— Ananya Bhattacharya (@ananya116) August 17, 2020
Many actors apologised for the tweets they made on his death
May we never have such kind of confusion. #NishikantKamat please get healthy soon. Thanks Riteish for the best sigh of relief! 🙏 https://t.co/dL7Vzm2uFc
— Mimansa Shekhar (@mimansashekhar) August 17, 2020
So sorry for the tweet about Nishikant Kamat. Just heard that he is still among us & I hope he is blessed with a long life. Stay strong Nishi. Praying 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Renuka Shahane (@renukash) August 17, 2020
We all take a sigh of relief as the news proves to be fake. Wish him a speedy recovery.