Ghanshyam Nayak, Nattu Kaka of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, passes away

Ghanshyam Nayak had more than 100 Gujarati and Hindi films to his credit. He starred in over 350 television shows. Besides Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, he was known for his roles in shows like Khichdi and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah creator Asit Kumarr Modi mourned the demise of Ghanshyam Nayak. In a statement, he said, “Ghanashyam Nayak (Nattu kaka) and I go a long way back and our families also were related. His passing away is a loss personally to me as well as for the show. Through the years, he kept motivating and encouraging me and, he himself was very happy with the role he was playing in the show. His absence will be felt by everyone and is a big loss for the entire team. We pay homage to a great actor and a great human being and our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this painful time.”(ET)