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Date of birth17 June 1970

Age50 Years

BirthplaceDadar, Maharashtra

ProfessionDirector, Writer, Actor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather was a private college teacher; mother was a Sanskrit teacher

Nishikant Kamat (Filmmaker) Biography

Nishikant Kamat was an Indian filmmaker, writer and actor from Dadar, Maharashtra. He directed acclaimed Marathi and Hindi films, acted in several features

Early life and background
Nishikant Kamat was born on 17 June 1970 in Dadar, Maharashtra. He grew up in a family with an education-oriented background: his father worked as a teacher in a private college and his mother taught Sanskrit. Kamat studied at Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College and spent time at a private college in Goa. He completed a graduation in hotel management.

Kamat developed an interest in performance during his college years, serving as the cultural secretary and becoming involved in acting. Those early experiences laid the groundwork for a career that would span directing, writing and performing.

Career
Kamat's entry into film and media was gradual and hands-on. He began in advertising as an assistant to an ad filmmaker, and then spent around three years working as an editor. He later directed television for roughly seven years and worked as a writer for about four years before moving into feature films.

As an actor, his first Hindi film appearance was in Hava Aney Dey (2004). He also acted in films such as Saatchya Aat Gharat (2004), 404 Error Not Found (2011), Rocky Handsome (2016) and Daddy (2017).

Kamat made his mark as a director in both Marathi and Hindi cinema. His Marathi directorial debut was Dombivali Fast (2005), a film that went on to receive the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 2006. He directed the Hindi ensemble drama Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008), and went on to helm a number of commercial and dramatic projects including Force (2011), Drishyam (2015), Rocky Handsome (2016), and Madaari (2016). In Marathi cinema he directed Lai Bhaari (2014) and Fugay (2017).

His work also included writing credits on films such as Saatchya Aat Gharat (2004) and Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008). In the late 2010s he moved into digital production roles, serving as creative producer on the web series The Final Call and Rangbaaz Phirse in 2019.

Public profile
Kamat was known for a pragmatic, no-frills approach to his life and work. He spoke openly about difficult periods in his life and the persistence required to sustain a career in film. In interviews he described a stretch when work was scarce and he relied on friends while refusing to depend financially on his family. He also discussed personal choices about relationships and marriage, indicating a preference to remain single.

He expressed admiration for several actors and films, citing Amitabh Bachchan as a childhood icon and naming performers and titles he admired. Favourite foods and travel destinations mentioned in public profiles included pav bhaji, chivda and batata vada, and cities such as Goa and London.

Latest updates
Kamat was hospitalised on 31 July 2020 at AIG Hospitals in Gachibowli, Hyderabad with jaundice and abdominal distention. He was reported to have been in serious condition with liver-related complications. On 17 August 2020, he died at the age of 50; the reported cause was multiple organ failure.

Legacy
Across Marathi and Hindi cinema, Kamat built a reputation for films that combined strong storytelling with commercial sensibilities. He received national recognition early in his directorial career for Dombivali Fast, and later achieved mainstream visibility with films like Mumbai Meri Jaan and Drishyam. In addition to directing and writing, his acting work and later production roles on digital series broadened his impact on contemporary Indian screen industries.

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Recent Work

The Final Call

Creative producer on the web series

2019
Rangbaaz Phirse

Creative producer on the web series

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Directed Marathi debut Dombivali Fast (2005), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 2006
  2. Directed Hindi films including Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008), Force (2011), Drishyam (2015) and Madaari (2016)
  3. Acted in films such as Hava Aney Dey (2004), Saatchya Aat Gharat (2004), Rocky Handsome (2016) and Daddy (2017)
  4. Worked across roles as director, writer, actor and creative producer
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