Ghanshyam Nayak is an Indian film and television actor, known for his role as “Nattu Kaka” in the Hindi-language Indian comedy show “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah” aired on SAB TV.
Wiki/Biography
Ghanshyam Nayak was born on Friday, May 12, 1944, in Undhai village, Gujarat (age 77; time of death).
appearance
Height (approximately): 5’3”
Weight (approximately): 65kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
family
Parents and siblings
His father’s name was Prabhakar Nayak. 
Ghanshyam Nayak (far right), his father (middle), his grandfather (left)
wife and children
Ghanshyam Nayak’s husband Nirmaladevi Nayak is a housewife.
Gansham Nayak’s wedding photos
The couple has a son Vikas Nayak, a manager at the National Stock Exchange, and two daughters named Bhavna Nayak and Tejal Tejal Nayak. Tejal Nayak is a teacher in Mumbai.
Ghanshyam Nayak and his family
Profession
Movie
Ghanshyam Nayak started his acting career as a child artist in 1959 with the Bollywood song “Nani Teri Morni Ko Mor Le Gye”. In this song, Farhan Akhtar’s mother Honey Israeli appears with him as a child artist. According to Ghanshyam Nayak, he was undergoing schooling when he got an opportunity to act in a Bollywood film. He said in an interview with the media,
I made my acting debut in 1959 with Farhan Akhtar’s mom Honey Irishi when I was a school student. She was a child artist at the time and the subject of the film. She was 4 years old and the song from our film Naani Teri Morni Ko Mor Le Gaye is still a very popular song. We shot for songs from Malad (a Bombay talkie). The post said that I have done many films, from Ashok Kumar to Amitabh Bachchan. I did Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Kacche Dhaage, Krantivir and today I also got a job offer. “
Ghanshyam Nayak plays a child artist in the song Nani Teri Morni Ko Mor Le Gye
In 1960, he reprized his role as a child artist in the film Masoom.
Ghanshyam Nayak played a child artist in the 1960 film Masoom
In his early years, he played supporting roles in several Bollywood films, including Balak Dhruv in 1974, Beta in 1992, Tirangaa in 1993, Ram Lakhan in 1993, Tere Naam in 2003, Laadla in 1994, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam in 1993, Kachche Dhage in 1993, Lajja in 2001, Khakee in 2004, Panga Na Lo in 2007, hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain as Servant in 2010, Love Ni Bhavai in 2017, Wig Boss in 2019, etc. He worked in many Hindi and Gujarati television shows for 55 years. He has appeared in more than 200 Hindi and Gujarati films and more than 350 Hindi television shows. He is an active theater actor. According to him, his father and grandfather were also theater artists. Gansham has acted in supporting roles in several Bollywood films and has played supporting roles with famous Bollywood actors such as Ashok Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan.
A collage of movie scenes made in Bollywood by Ghanshyam Nayak
Ghanshyam Nayak is also a singer. He has sung these songs in several Gujarati films. He has also sung with veteran Bollywood singers like Asha Bhosle and Mahendra Kapoor.
CD cover of Ghanshyam Nayak song
Apart from acting and singing, Ghanshyam has worked as a dubbing artist in more than 350 Gujarati films.
television
In 2002, Ghanshyam Nayak started working as a salesman in the TV show Khichadi. Later, he appeared in several TV series including ManiMatku (a Gujarati show), Philips Top 10 as Makhkhan, Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka as Mohan, Dill mill Gaye as the Patient, Sarathi as Ghanu Kaka, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Plays the role of Vithal Kaka. In 2008, he started playing the role of Natwarlal Prabhashankar Udhaiwala (also known as Nattu Kaka) in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. In 2012, he worked in the Gujarati show Chhuta Chheda and started working in SAB TV’s popular Hindi show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. .
Favorites
- Travel destination: Nepal
die
Ghanshyam Nayak passed away on October 3, 2021 after battling cancer. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel took to Twitter to express his condolences on the death of Ghanshyam Nayak. He wrote,
The Gujarati theater has suffered a huge loss due to the untimely death of Shri Ghanshyambhai Nayak, nicknamed “Natukaka” in the famous TV series “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah”.
Facts/Trivia
- In a conversation with a media outlet, Ghanshyam Nayak recounted how he taught some Gujarati folk dances (Bhavai) to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan during the shooting of the film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam ) A step of. He said,
There are many memories associated with “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam”. Aishwarya Rai was new in the industry at that time. She was very respectful and kind to me. I taught Bhavai (Gujarati dance and drama) to Aishwarya in Gujarati. Sometimes Aishwarya also touches my feet. “
Ghanshyam Nayak and Aishwarya Rai
- Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, there were rumors on multiple social media sites that Ghanshyam Nayak lost his job and was suffering from a financial crisis. However, soon after hearing the rumors on social media, he took to his social media account to reveal that he was not facing any financial difficulties and was enjoying the lockdown with his children and grandchildren by watching his old movies. He said,
I didn’t suffer any financial crisis. I enjoy spending time at home with my grandchildren and my kids are actually helping anyone who needs any help. I am neither unemployed nor experiencing any financial hardship. “
- Ghansham used to take an auto-rickshaw to reach the shooting location. Talking to the media, he said that he enjoys talking to his fans while traveling in rickshaws.
- Ghanshyam Nayak keeps his three children away from the entertainment industry. In a conversation with a media outlet, Ghansham revealed that he does not want his children to struggle in the entertainment industry like him. He said,
I have three children and none of them are in show business. I don’t want my kids to struggle like I did. They saw their father struggle to survive, and that was enough for them. They were all very creative in their own way, but no one wanted to be an actor. Honestly, I’m happy with their decision. “
- Ghanshyam Nayak in an interview said that even during cancer treatment, he wants to work in the entertainment industry till his last breath.
- Ghanshyam Nayak revealed in an interview with the media in June 2021 that he had been suffering from cancer for a long time and received chemotherapy during treatment. He also talked about the special episode of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, which was shot in Daman in June 2021, which he loved very much. He said,
My health was good, but treatment had to start again. Currently, I am undergoing chemotherapy. Four months later, I shot a special episode of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in Daman last week and trust me, I enjoyed it. “
- According to Ghanshyam Nayak, for the first 40 to 45 years, he could only get Rs 3 for 24 hours working in Bollywood films. Telling his life story to a media outlet, he said that in the beginning, he had a hard time and often relied on borrowing money to pay the rent. He further added that his life completely changed when he started playing the role of ‘Nattu Kaka’ in the Indian TV show ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ as his role in the show was highly appreciated by the audience. Soon, he bought two apartments in Mumbai.
Ghanshyam Nayak advertisement for Tarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashmah show
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