Ghanshyam Nayak aka Nattu kaka from Taarak Mehta passes awayNattu kaka is no more

Actor Ghanshyam Nayak, known for his portrayal of Nattu Kaka in the popular show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, passed away on October 3.

Reportedly, Ghanashyam was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. The show’s creator Asit Kumarr Modi shared the news of the actor’s death on Sunday by tweeting that Nayak was facing health complications over the past few months.

The official Twitter handle of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah wrote, “It pains us to inform you all with a heavy heart about the demise of Ghanshyam Nayak ji, who played the role of Nattu Kaka in #TMKOC. Ghanshyam ji has been an invaluable member of our TMKOC family for all the 13 years of our time.”

The actor’s last rites were held on Monday morning which was attended by actors of the show.

Ghanashyam Nayak had appeared in over hundreds of movies, both in Bollywood and in the Gujarati film industry. He has also featured in over 300 television shows.