Noted film critic Nikhat Kazmi
passed away this morning after losing her battle with cancer,
sources said.
She was 53.
Kazmi had reviewed films for 'The Times of India' since
1987.
She had also written a few books on cinema, the sources
said.
Several Bollywood personalities expressed shock and grief over her death.
"Was truly shocked to hear about the untimely death of
Nikhat Kazmi...the TOI critic of several years...prayers and
thoughts with her family. Death is always a reminder of life
that most of us do not lead," filmmaker Karan Johar wrote on
micro-blogging site twitter.
"The first ever review I read of Refugee, my first
film, was by Nikhat Kazmi. She always pointed out the road to improvement to me. RIP ma'am," actor Abhishek Bachchan said.
"Tragic news. Extremely sad to know about the demise of
Nikhat Kazmi, one of the most persistent film critics. Am sure
wherever you are, it'll be a five star rating, RIP. May God
give strength to your loved ones," tweeted actor Akshay Kumar.
"The country lost one of the finest film critics today. RIP Nikhat Kazmi, may god give strength to your loved ones,"
filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar said.
Actress Bipasha Basu said, "Life is so unpredictable. RIP Nikhat Kazmi."
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt too paid tribute to Kazmi.
"Nikhat Kazmi ji the one person who has always encouraged me. Wrote so beautifully and one film critic I respected a lot! May her soul RIP," Neil tweeted.
"Nikhat Kazmi was generous! Having come to terms with mortality she made it a point to look for something good in every film she viewed," Bhatt said.
Actors Sonam Kapoor, Dino Morea, Arjan Bajwa, and
director Ken Ghosh too expressed sorrow.
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