Ghanashyam Nayak (12 May 1944 – 3 October 2021) was an Indian drama, film and television actor. He first achieved fame as a child artist, in the 1960 movie Masoom, and the song "Nani Teri Morni Ko Mor Le Gaye". His last memorable role was of Natwarlal Prabhashankar Undhaiwala a.k.a. "Nattu Kaka" in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.[1][2]
Ghanashyam Nayak | |
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| Born | 12 May 1944 |
| Died | 3 October 2021 (aged 77) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Artist |
| Years active | 1952–2021 |
| Known for | Playing character of Natwarlal Prabhashankar Undhaiwala a.k.a. Nattu Kaka in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
Early life edit
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 a music director.
Career edit
He started as a child artist in dramas and Hindi films and gradually worked towards comedic and serious roles. He also popularly cast in Bhavai roles. 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 edit
Speaking to ETimes, his son 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.[8]
Nayak's funeral was conducted the next day, on 4 October 2021. His last wish was fulfilled by Vikas 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, Vikas opened up on how the family supported him and stayed with him throughout the difficult phase.[9]
Gujarati film Tu Rajee Re (2022) starring Nayak was released posthumously.[10]
Filmography edit
Television edit
- 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 edit
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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)[11] |
References edit
- ^ "I am not suffering from any financial woes, will resume shooting for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah soon, says Natukaka". Tanvi Trivedi. The Times of India. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ^ "'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah team gave standing ovation to our Nattu Kaka': Munmun Dutta pens tribute for Ghanshyam Nayak". The Indian Express. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- ^ Raval, Apurva. "નટુકાકાના વતનમાં શોકનો માહોલ:મહેસાણાના ઉંઢાઈ ગામના લોકોએ નટુકાકાને શ્રદ્ધાંજલિ પાઠવી, મિત્રએ કહ્યું- 'તેઓ જ્યારે ગામમાં આવતા ત્યારે રોનક છવાઈ જતી'". Divya Bhaskar Gujarati Edition. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ "Taarak Mehta के इन तीन एक्टर्स का एक ही दिन पड़ता था Birthday, दो की हो चुकी है मौत". Zee News Hindi (in Hindi). 6 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "'TMKOC' actor Ghanshyam Nayak recalls working with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Salman Khan in 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'". DNA India. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "TMKOC's Nattu Kaka was Aishwarya Rai's Guru on This Movie, Actress Used to Touch His Feet Everyday". News18. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "Did you know Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Ghanshyam Nayak aka Natu Kaka has acted in over 350 TV shows?". Zoom. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Ghanshyam Nayak Aka Nattu Kaka Of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Died In Peace, Had Forgotten His Own Name: Son Vikas Remembers His Beloved Father". India.com. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ Desk, India com Entertainment (12 October 2021). "Nattu Kaka Died in Peace, Had Forgotten His Own Name: Son Vikas Remembers His Beloved Father". India News, Breaking News | India.com. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ Tu Rajee Re Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes, retrieved 24 July 2022
- ^ Tu Rajee Re Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes, retrieved 24 July 2022