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]
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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 |
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.
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]
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]
Year | Film | Role |
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1960 | Masoom | Child Artist |
1974 | Balak Dhruv | Ashram Shishya |
1992 | Beta | Hawaldar |
1993 | Tirangaa | Ram Lakhan Dr Gupta Servant |
Aankhen | Villager | |
Aashik Awara | Police Constable | |
1994 | Laadla | Gate Watchman |
Krantiveer | Kalyanji Bhai | |
Eena Meena Deeka | Beggar | |
1995 | Andolan | Professor |
Barsaat | Basti Man | |
1996 | Mafia | Hawaldar |
Chaahat | Hospital Patient | |
Krishna | Amar Prabhakar's Man | |
Ghatak | Hospital Receptionist | |
1997 | Ishq | Inspector |
1998 | Sham Ghansham | Heroine (Priya Gill)'s Father |
China Gate | Manager | |
Barood | ||
1999 | Kachche Dhage | Inspector |
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | Viththal Kaka | |
2000 | Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa | Baniya |
Shikari | Ghanshyam (cook) | |
2001 | Chehra Maut Ka | |
Lajja | Tiku (Promptor) | |
2003 | Tere Naam | Chandu Chaiwala |
2004 | Khakee | Tailor |
Police Force: An Inside Story | Public Spectator | |
2007 | Panga Na lo | Natakwala |
Undertrial | Nattu Jamuddia | |
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 | |
2022 | Tu Rajee Re (Gujarati)[10] |
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