He was the first gold medalist from the Film and Television Institute of India to make it big.

Later on, Nischol switched to character roles and carved out a successful career for himself on television.

[3] He also starred in the Punjabi films Aasra Pyar Da (1983), Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun (1976) and Mahaul Theek Hai (1999).

[4] Nischol died of a heart attack on 19 March 2011 en route from Mumbai to Pune.

Rishi Kapoor, Bollywood actor, said "I had directed Navin in Aa Ab Laut Chalein.

The next morning he was supposed to drive with producer Gawa (Gurdeep Singh) and my brother Daboo (Randhir Kapoor) to Pune to spend a quiet Holi there.

"[6] Vipul Shah, Bollywood director, said "He was a regular at my dear friend Manmohan Shetty's parties.

Dibakar Banerjee, who directed Navin Nischol in Khosla Ka Ghosla, said: "He was an effortless actor, superb technically.

Kunal Kohli, producer of Break Ke Baad, recalled, "He was a thorough gentleman.

His performance in Lekh Tandon's Ek Baar Kaho is gentle, sophisticated and memorable.