Ghanshyam Nayak, popular on Indian television for his role of Nattu Kaka in 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' passed away on Sunday. The veteran actor was battling cancer and undergoing chemotherapy. TMKOC actors Munmun Dutta and Dilip Joshi attended the last rites ceremony at his Kandivali residence. We have pictures (All photos/Yogen Shah)
Updated On: 2021-10-04 01:48 PM IST
Veteran actor Ghanashyam Nayak, best known for his work as Nattu Kaka in the popular sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’, passed away on Sunday after a long battle with cancer. Actress Munmun Dutta shared a post on social media which read, "I was blessed to know you for the past 13 years Kaka. You will always be remembered by me and many, whose life you touched as an artist. I hope you're in a better place now. Heaven is brighter today because of you [sic]"
The actor, 77, was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. Asit 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," Asit Modi told PTI yesterday.
Ghanshyam Nayak featured in nearly 100 Hindi and Gujarati films, and more than 300 TV serials. The veteran actor was also known for his work in the Gujarati theatre.
Earlier this year, during his chemotherapy, Nayak had shot for a special episode of ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.’ He is survived by his wife and three children.
