Nikhat Kazmi noted film critic who wrote for Times Of India died today in the morning at 8:30 a.m. she was suffering from breast cancer. Nikhat was 53 and she is survived by her son Rehaan, 26.

For twenty years Nikhant was reviewing films for Times Of India.

Her last reviews where for 'Sadda Adda', 'Chaalis Chaurasi', 'Ghost' and Hollywood film 'Blitz'...

The dedicated journalist fought her illness bravely, she used to come in a wheelchair to watch them, and continued to give her feedback to her readers.

The Hindi film industry was in mourning for the writer, whose reviews made a difference to many lives. Actors, filmmakers and critics took to Twitter to share how her feedback always helped them fall in place...

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.

Bipasha Basu - Life is so unpredictable.RIP Nikhat Kazmi.

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.

Sonam Kapoor - RIP nikhat kazmi. What sad news to hear first thing in the morning.

Madhur Bhandarkar

The country lost one of the finest Film Critics today. RIP Nikhat Kazmi, may god give strength to your loved one!

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.

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 :(

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.

Kailash Kher - Nikhat Kazmi ka nidhan ek Dukhdaayee Khabar hai, pahle hi film Vishleshak kam hain, God Bless the departed soul, Prayers for family

Ken Ghosh - Sad to hear about the demise of Nikhat Kazmi film critique of the Times of India

Ashoke Pandit - Sad to know abt Nikhat Kazmi's demise.A grt film critic whom the film Industry respected for her reviews.May her soul rest in peace.

Sangeeth Sivan

Shocked at the news of Times of India Movie Critic Nikhat Kazmi's demise - RIP.