Nikhat Kazmi – Times of India critic passes away

Times of India movie critic and a good friend, Nikhat Kazmi, passed away early today morning. She died due to cancer.

Just last week Kazmi reviewed 4 films – Sadda Adda, Ghost, Chaalis Chauraasi and Blitz (Hollywood film).

Rest in Peace Nikhat Kazmi, your reviews will be missed.

“Nikhat Kazmi was a senior editor and has been writing a popular weekly film review column for The Times of India. She has written two plays and three books on cinema.”

Update: Celebs pay their tributes to the late Nikhat Kazmi

• Madhur Bhandarkar – “The country lost one of the finest Film Critics today. RIP Nikhat Kazmi, may god give strength to your loved one!”
• Bipasha Basu – “Life is so unpredictable. RIP Nikhat Kazmi.”
• Sonam Kapoor – “RIP nikhat kazmi. What sad news to hear first thing in the morning.”
• Karan Johar – “Was truly shocked to hear about the untimely death of nikhat kazmi…the TOI critic of several years…prayers and thoughts with her family.”
• Akshay Kumar – “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 5 star rating, RIP. May God give strength to your loved ones.”
• Mahesh Bhatt – “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.”
• Abhishek Bachchan – “The 1st ever review I read of Refugee, my 1st film, was by Nikhat Kazmi. She always pointed out the road to improvement to me. RIP ma’am.”
• Neil Nitin Mukesh – “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 :(“