| Biography/Wiki | |
| Full Name | Ghanashyam Nayak |
| Nickname | Nattu Kaka (TV Series Character) |
| Date of Birth | May 12, 1944 |
| Birthplace | Undhai village, Mehsana district, Gujarat, India |
| Died On | October 3, 2021 |
| Nattu Kaka Age At Death | 77 years old |
| Place of Death | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Professions | Actor, theatre artist, playback singer, and dubbing artist |
| Career Highlight | Portrayal of Nattu Kaka in TV Show “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah” |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Years Active (TV Career) | 1952 – 2021 |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height | 5 feet and 6 inches |
| Weight | 65 kgs (Approx.) |
| Hair Color | Salt and pepper (Naturally black) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Type | Average slim body build |
| Skin Tone | Wheatish medium |
| Family | |
| Father | Ranglal Nayak (Music Director) |
| Mother | Unknown |
| Siblings | Unknown |
| Children | Son – Vikas Nayak Daughters – Bhavna Nayak Tejal Nayak |
| Education | |
| School | Unknown |
| University | Unknown |
| Qualification | Learned acting performance through theatre and child roles |
| Career | |
| Child Actor Roles | Masoom (Film) Nani Teri Morni Ko Mor Le Gaye (Children’s song) |
| Theatre Journey | Performed in 100+ Gujarati Theatre state plays |
| Top Hindi Films | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Krantiveer LaadlaBeta Tirangaa |
| Television Shows | Shreeman Shrimati Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Saarthi Dill Mill Jaye |
| Most Prominent Acting Role | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chasmah (Played the role of Nattu Kaka a.k.a Natwarlal Prabhashankar Undhaiwala) |
| Playback Singing Collaborations | Asha Bhosley and Mahendra Kapoor |
| Relationship & More | |
| Wife | Nirmaladevi Nayak (Widowed) |
| Marriage Date | Unknown |
| Rumours & Past Relationships | Unknown |
| Favourite Things | |
| Actor | Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan |
| Actress | Sridevi |
| Food | Sarson Ka Saagh and Bajra Roti |
| Travel Destination | Religious sites of Uttarakhand |
| Hobbies | Performing arts, singing, and travelling |
| Net Worth & Social Media | |
| Estimated Net Worth | More than INR 3 crores |
| Unavailable | |
| X | Unavailable |
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Lesser-known Facts About Nattu Kaka
- Ghanashyam Nayak entered the entertainment business as a child actor.
- His father Ranglal Nayak had a connection with Gujarati theatre as a music director.
- His association with the popular children’s song “Nani Teri Morni Ko Mor Le Gaye” marked his childhood career.
- Over the course of his career, he performed in more than 100 Gujarati stage plays.
- He sang playback songs for more than 12 Gujarati films.
- Among the popular singers, Asha Bhosle and Mahendra Kapoor are some of those who he collaborated with in the Gujarati film industry.
- Duplicating was another skillset of his, and as reported by sources, he dubbed more than 350 Gujarati films.
- Nayak performed in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam as a Bhavai performer.
- In his career, Nayak worked with some of the biggest names of Hindi-film industry, including Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
- Before Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, he had been seen in shows such as Khichdi and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai.
- His character of Nattu Kaka was working at Jethalal’s Gada Electronics in the sitcom.
- Even with such a long career in movies and TV shows, he claimed that Nattu Kaka gave him an unparalleled level of fame.
- Nayak expressed his desire to work despite the restrictions imposed because of the pandemic even for senior actors.
- In 2021, he had to undergo chemotherapy as he was diagnosed with cancer.
- His son Vikas openly talked about the problems faced while treating his father with cancer.
- The actor breathed his last in Mumbai on October 3, 2021, aged 77.
- The latter part of his television career was strongly related to Nattu Kaka in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
- His career consisted of not only acting but also theatre, playback singing and dubbing.
FAQs on Nattu Kaka
In which film has he been seen performing Bhavai?
He has performed as a Bhavai dancer in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam with Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
When was he born?
Ghanashyam Nayak was born on 12 May 1944.
Where is he from?
He belongs to the small town of Undhai of Mehsana District, Gujarat.
What was Nattu Kaka’s real name?
His character was named Natwarlal Prabhashankar Undhaiwala.
When did he join Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah?
He joined TMKOC in 2008 and remained till he breathed his last in 2021.
What was he famous for?
Nattu Kaka from TMKOC was his most recognized role.
What is his first movie?
He has been seen as a child artist in the movie Masoom which was released in 1960.
Has he performed in theatre?
Yes, he has performed in Gujarati and Hindi theatres during his long acting career.
Has he also done playback singing?
Yes, he is also known as a playback singer and he has sung for several Gujarati movies with singers including Asha Bhosle and Mahendra Kapoor.
Did he work as a dubbing artist?
Yes, he has done dubbing for more than 350 Gujarati films
Did he appear in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam?
Yes, he has appeared as a Bhavai dancer in this movie and he has also taught some steps of Bhavai dance to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
In which other TV shows has he appeared in?
Apart from TMKOC, his TV credits include Khichdi, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka and Dill Mill Gayye etc.
Who were his parents?
He comes from an acting background and his father’s name was Ranglal Nayak, who was a music director in Gujarati theatre. His mother’s identity remained unknown.
Was he married?
Yes, he was married to Nirmaladevi Nayak.
When did Ghanashyam Nayak die?
He died on 3 October 2021 in Mumbai.
How old was he at the time of his death?
He was 77 years old.
What was the reason behind his death?
He has died due to cancer after a long period of treatment.
How long has his acting career been?
He has acted in about 100 Hindi and Gujarati movies, 350 Television Series and more than 100 Gujarati stage plays.
What happened after his death?
His Gujarati film ‘Tu Rajee Re’ was released posthumously in 2022.
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