Veteran actor Ghanashyam Nayak, best known for his work as Nattu Kaka on the popular sitcom “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah”, passed away on Sunday after a long battle with cancer, producer Asit Kumarr Modi said.
The actor, who was in his late 70s, was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.
Modi, who is the creator of “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah”, said the actor’s health deteriorated in the past few days.
“He passed away today evening. He wasn’t keeping well for a long time. He had cancer. He always wanted to keep shooting. Even though he was unwell, work would always make him happy. I would look for opportunities to get him on the show. But it had become difficult for him to shoot. For the last two days he was extremely unwell,” Modi told.
Nayak appeared in nearly 100 Hindi and Gujarati films, apart from featuring on more than 300 TV serials.
The veteran actor was also known for his work in the Gujarati theatre.
Nattu Kaka Ghanashyam Nayak Biography
What is age of Nattu Kaka?
77 Years
| Bio | |
| Date of Birth | 12 May 1944 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 77 Years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, India |
When Nattu Kaka died? Nattu Kaka Death Date?
Ghanshyam Nayak from ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’, who entertained one and all as Nattu Kaka for years passed away today (October 3). Dies after battle with cancer
How did Nattu Kaka died?
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Nattu Kaka aka actor Ghanshyam Nayak passed away on Sunday following a long battle with cancer.
Is Ghanshyam Nayak gujrati?
Ghanshyam Nayak acted in approx 100 Gujarati & Hindi Films and around 350 Hindi Television serials. He also acted in more than 100 Gujarati Stage Plays. He gave playback in more than 12 Gujarati films with maestros like Asha Bhosle & Mahendra Kapoor. He also dubbed more than 350 Gujarati films.
What Is The Real Name Of Nattu Kaka ?
The real name of Nattu Kaka Is Ghanshyam Nayak.
Ghanashyam Nayak (Nattu Kaka) Career
Ghanshyam Nayak has acted in around 100 Gujarati and Hindi films and around 350 Hindi television serials. He has also acted in more than 100 Gujarati stage plays. He has given playback in over 12 Gujarati films with masters like Asha Bhosle and Mahendra Kapoor. Ghanshyam Nayak has dubbed for more than 350 Gujarati films. He has lent his voice to veteran actor Kanhaiyalal in Hindi film Ek Aur Sangram and Bhojpuri film Barry Sawan. Ghanshyam Nayak got his real identity after playing the character of Nattu Kaka in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
Ghanashyam Nayak (Nattu Kaka)
Tv shows
*Khichdi (Hindi) as salesman
*ManiMatku (Gujarati) as Matkalal (Lead Hero)
*Philips Top 10 as Makhkhan
*Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka as Mohan
*Dill mill gaye as patient
*Sarathi as Ghanu Kaka
*Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (2004) as Vitthal Kaka
*Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008–2021) as Natwarlal *Prabhashankar Udhaiwala a.k.a. Nattu Kaka
*Chhuta Chheda (2012) (Gujarati).
Ghanashyam Nayak (Nattu Kaka) Movies
Year Film Role
1960 Masoom Child Artist
1974 Balak Dhruv Ashram Shishya
1992 Beta Hawaldar
1992 Tirangaa Ram Lakhan Dr Gupta Servant
1993 Aankhen Villager
1993 Aashik Awara Police Constable
1994 Laadla Gate Watchman
1994 Krantiveer Kalyanji Bhai
1994 Eena Meena Deeka Beggar
1995 Andolan Professor
1995 Barsaat Basti Man
1996 Mafia Hawaldar
1996 Chaahat Hospital Patient
1996 Krishna Amar Prabhakar’s Man
1996 Ghatak Hospital Receptionist
1997 Ishq Inspector
1998 Sham Ghansham Heroine (Priya Gill)’s Father
1998 China Gate Manager
1998 Barood
1999 Kachche Dhage Inspector
1999 Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Viththal Kaka
2000 Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa Baniya
2001 Chehra Maut Ka
2001 Lajja Tiku (Promptor)
2003 Tere Naam Chandu Chaiwala
2000 Shikari Ghanshyam (cook)
2004 Khakee Tailor
2004 Police Force: An Inside Story Public Spectator
2007 Panga Na lo Natakwala
2007 UnderTrial Prisonor
2009 Dhoondte Reh Jaoge Panditji
2010 Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain Servant
2016 Ekko Badshah Rani
2017 Love Ni Bhavai Tea Seller
2019 Wig Boss