Ghanshyam Nayak played the character of ‘Nattu Kaka’ in the TV serial ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’. He passed away today (October 2) at 5:30 pm.
Actor Ghanshyam Nayak of TV serial ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ has passed away.
Ghanshyam Nayak played the character of ‘Nattu Kaka’ in the TV serial. He passed away today (October 2). The veteran actor was battling cancer and was currently undergoing chemotherapy. He breathed his last at 5:30 pm today. He was 77 years old. Also Read-Vicky Kaushal Opens On ‘The Immortal Ashwatthama’ Delay: “Any film should be made at the best time for that film”
The producer of the show Asit Kumar Modi has told about this by tweeting. He wrote, “Our dear Nattu Kaka is no more with us. May the Almighty God rest him at His feet and give him the ultimate peace. May his family have the strength to bear this loss. Nattu Kaka we can never forget you.” Also Read-Kangana Ranaut Blames THIS Bollywood Superstar For Samantha Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s Divorce
Modi, the producer of ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah‘, said the actor’s health deteriorated in the last few days.
Modi told PTI, “He passed away this evening. He was not well for a long time. He had cancer. He always wanted to shoot. Even though he was unwell, work always made him happy. We all loved him very much. He was just missed. He was very unwell for the last two days.” Also Read-Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan’s Phone Seized, Questioned In Mumbai By NCB After Drugs Raid
Nayak has appeared in about 100 Hindi and Gujarati films, in addition to acting in over 300 TV serials. The veteran actor was also known for his work in Gujarati theatre.
The 77-year-old was getting treated for cancer, however, his illness did not deter him from working. The actor had shared that his last wish was to die with makeup on.
Last year in September, the senior actor had developed a lump on his neck, for which he underwent successful surgery. Earlier this year, during a scan, Ghanshyam Nayak was diagnosed with some spots on his neck. Post which, he underwent chemotherapy. The actor’s son Vikas also told Spotboye that his father was doing well and needed to just visit the hospital for a session once a month. Also Read-Bigg Boss 15 Contestant Tejasswi Prakash: All You Need To Know About Engineer Turned Actress
“In April, we did a positron emission tomography scanning of his neck, in which some spots were found again. He did not have any discomfort or pain in any way but we did not want to take any risk and started his chemotherapy sessions again. He is completely fine. We take him to the hospital for the session just once a month. We will get a PET scan done again next month and I hope those spots are gone,” his son told Spotboye.
He is survived by his wife and three children.
May his soul rest in peace.
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