Ghanashyam Nayak (12 May 1944 – 3 October 2021) was an Indian drama, film and television actor. He had appeared in a number of tele serials, drama as well as films. His last memorable role was of Natwarlal Prabhashankar Udhaiwala a.k.a. Nattu Kaka in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.[1][2]

Ghanashyam Nayak
Born	(1944-05-12)12 May 1944 Undhai, Bombay Presidency, British India (present-day Gujarat, India)
Died	3 October 2021(2021-10-03) (aged 77) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation	Actor, Artist
Years active	1952–2021

Early life

Nayak was born on 12 May 1944 in Undhai village in Mehsana district.[3][4] He was son of Ranglal Nayak who was associated with Gujarati drama as music director.

Career

He started as child artist in drama and Hindi films and gradually worked towards comedy and character roles. Bhavai was one of his popular act. He played a Bhavai actor in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.[5][6] He had appeared in approximately 100 Gujarati and Hindi films and around 350 Hindi television series. 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.[7]

Death and funeral

Speaking to ETimes, Vikas mentioned that the treatment of the cancer was tough since there was no set line of medicine considering it was a rare form of cancer. Even though the chemotherapy worked for some time and it seemed like it showed results, Nayak's health kept deteriorating and cancer spread to his entire body within one year.

Nayak died on 3 October 2021 from a rare form of cancer. He had wanted to die with makeup on.^{[citation needed]}

Nayak's funeral was conducted the next day, on 4 October 2021. His last wish was fulfilled by his son who had a professional makeup artist do his father's makeup as he began his final journey towards his heavenly abode. In his latest interview with a news daily, Nayak's son, Vikas opened up on how the family supported him and stayed with him throughout the difficult phase.[8]

Gujarati film Tu Rajee Re (2022) starring Nayak was released posthumously.[9]

Filmography

Television

• Shreeman Shreemati (1994 TV series) - Kishan
• 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)

Films

References

External links

• Ghanashyam Nayak at IMDb