Ghanshyam Nayak was an Indian film and television actor, best known for his character ‘Nattu Kaka’ in the Hindi Indian comedy show ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ broadcast on SAB television.
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Ghanshyam Nayak was born on Friday, 12 May 1944 (age 77 years at the time of death) in village Undhai, Gujarat.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 3”
Weight (Approx): 65 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: brown
Family
parents and siblings
His father’s name was Prabhakar Nayak. 
Ghanshyam Nayak (far right), his father (centre), his grandfather (left)
wife and children
Ghanshyam Nayak was married to Nirmaladevi Nayak, and is a housewife.
Ghanshyam Nayak’s wedding photo
The couple has a son named Vikas Nayak, who is a manager at the National Stock Exchange, and two daughters named Bhavana Nayak and Tejal Nayak. Tejal Nayak is a teacher in Mumbai.
Ghanshyam Nayak with his family members
livelihood
movies
Ghanshyam Nayak started his acting career as a child artiste in 1959 with the Bollywood song ‘Nani Teri Morni Ko Mor Le Gaye’. Farhan Akhtar’s mother Honey Irani was seen as a child artist with him in this song. According to Ghanshyam Nayak, he was completing his schooling when he got the opportunity to act in Bollywood films. He said in an interview given to a media house,
In 1959, when I was a school-going student, I made my acting debut in Farhan Akhtar’s mother Honey Irani’s film. At that time she was also a child artist and the lead actress in the film. She was 4 years old and the song ‘Nani Teri Morni Ko Mor Le Gaye’ from our film is a very popular song even today. We shot the song in Malad (Bombay Talkies). After that I have done many films with everyone from Ashok Kumar to Amitabh Bachchan. I worked in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Kachche Dhaage, Krantiveer and even today I get work offers.
Ghanshyam Nayak acted as a child artist in the song Nani Teri Morni Ko Mor Le Gaye.
In 1960, she got another role as a child artiste in the film Masoom.
Ghanshyam Nayak as a child artist in the 1960 film Masoom
At a young age, he appeared as a supporting actor in several Bollywood films including Balak Dhruv in 1974, Beta in 1992, Tiranga in 1993, Ram Lakhan in 1993, Tere Naam in 2003, Laadla in 1994, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam in 1999 Given. , Kachcha Dhaage in 1993, Lajja in 2001, Khaki in 2004, Panga Na Lo in 2007, Hello! We are talking Lallan as Servant in 2010, Love Nee Bhavai in 2017, Wigg Boss in 2019 etc. For over 55 years, he worked in many Hindi and Gujarati television shows. He has appeared in over 200 Hindi and Gujarati films and over 350 Hindi television shows. He was an active theater artist. According to him, his father and grandfather were also theater artists. Ghanshyam has appeared in supporting roles in many Bollywood films and famous Bollywood actors including Ashok Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan.
A collage of scenes from films done by Ghanshyam Nayak in Bollywood
Ghanshyam Nayak was also a singer. He sang songs in many Gujarati films. She also sang with veteran Bollywood singers like Asha Bhosle and Mahendra Kapoor.
A CD cover of Ghanshyam Nayak’s songs
Apart from acting and singing, Ghanshyam also worked as a voice-over artist in over 350 Gujarati films.
Television
In 2002, Ghanshyam Nayak started working as a salesman in the television show Khichdi. Later, he appeared in several television serials, including Manimatku (a Gujarati show), Phillips Top 10 as Makkhan, Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka as Mohan, Dil Mil Gaye as a patient, Ghanu as Kaka. Sarathi as Vitthal Kaka vs Sarabhai. He started working in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in 2008 as Natwarlal Prabhashankar Udayawala, also known as Nattu Kaka. In 2012, she worked in a Gujarati show called Chhuta Chheda and also started working in the popular Hindi show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah on SAB TV. ,
Favorite
- Travel Destination: Nepal
Death
Ghanshyam Nayak died on 3 October 2021 after battling cancer. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel through his Twitter handle expressed condolences to the bereaved family of Ghanshyam Nayak on his demise. He has written,
Gujarati theater has suffered a great loss due to the untimely demise of Shri Ghanshyambhai Nayak, famously known as ‘Natukaka’ of the serial ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’.
Facts/General Knowledge
- While talking to a media house, Ghanshyam Nayak told that during the shooting of the film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, he had taught some Gujarati folk dance (Bhavai) steps to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. They told,
There are many memories associated with ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’. At that time Aishwarya Rai was new in the industry. She respected me a lot and was also friendly. I taught Aishwarya Bhavai (Gujarati dance and drama) in Gujarati. Sometimes Aishwarya would even touch my feet.”
Ghanshyam Nayak with Aishwarya Rai
- During the Covid-19 pandemic, rumors spread on many social media sites that Ghanshyam Nayak was out of work and was facing financial crisis. However, soon after hearing the rumors on social media, he revealed on his social media account that he is not facing any financial crisis and is enjoying the lockdown with his children and grandchildren by watching his old movies. Have been. He said,
I am not suffering from any financial crisis. I am enjoying my time at home with my grandchildren and my children are really into helping those who need any help. I am neither unemployed nor suffering from any financial crisis.
- Ghanshyam used to reach the shooting set by auto rickshaw. He told in an interview to a media house that he likes to interact with his fans while traveling in a rickshaw.
- Ghanshyam Nayak kept all three of his children away from the entertainment industry. Speaking to a media house, Ghanshyam revealed that he did not want his children to struggle like him in the entertainment industry. They said,
I have three children and none of them are into acting career. I don’t want my children to struggle like me. He has seen his father’s struggle to survive and that was enough for him. They are all very creative in their own ways but none of them wants to be an actor. To be honest, I am happy with his decision.
- In an interview, Ghanshyam Nayak expressed his desire to work in the entertainment industry till his last breath, even during his cancer treatment.
- In an interview given to a media house in June 2021, Ghanshyam Nayak had revealed that he was suffering from cancer for a long time and had undergone chemotherapy sessions during the treatment. He also talked about shooting a special episode of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in Daman in June 2021, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He said,
My health is fine, but the treatment had to be started again. Currently, I am undergoing chemotherapy sessions. After four months, I shot a special episode for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in Daman last week and believe me, I had a lot of fun.
- According to Ghanshyam Nayak, for the first forty to forty-five years he used to get only three rupees for working 24 hours in Bollywood films. While narrating his life story to a media house, he told that in the beginning he had to struggle a lot and used to pay the rent of his house with borrowed money. He further said that when he started working as ‘Nattu Kaka’ in the Indian television show ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’, his life completely changed as his character in the show received immense appreciation from the audience. Soon, he was able to buy two flats in Mumbai.
Ghanshyam Nayak on advertisement of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah show
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