Ghanshyam Nayak is an Indian film and television actor best known for his character ‘Nattu Kaka’ in the Indian Hindi comedy show ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ aired on SAB Television.
Wiki/Biography
Ghanshyam Nayak was born on Friday, 12 May 1944 (age 77 years; at death) in Kampung Undhai, Gujarat.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 3”
Weight (approx): 65 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Prabhakar Nayak. 
Ghanshyam Nayak (far right), his father (centre), his grandfather (left)
Wife & Children
Ghanshyam Nayak is married to Nirmaladevi Nayak, and she is a housewife.
Ghanshyam Nayak wedding photos
The couple has a son named Vikas Nayak, who is a manager at the National Stock Exchange, and two daughters named Bhavna Nayak and Tejal Nayak. Tejal Nayak is a teacher in Mumbai.
Ghanshyam Nayak with his family members
Career
Movie
Ghanshyam Nayak started his acting career in 1959 as a child artist with the Bollywood song ‘Nani Teri Morni Ko Mor Le Gye.’ In this song, Farhan Akhtar’s mother Honey Irani appears as a child artist with him. According to Ghanshyam Nayak, he was furthering his studies at school when he was given the opportunity to act in a Bollywood film. He said in an interview with a media house,
In 1959, when I was still in school, I made my debut with Farhan Akhtar’s mother’s Honey Irani. At that time he was also a child artist and the main lead in the film. He is 4 years old and our movie song ‘Naani Teri Morni Ko Mor Le Gaye’ is still a very popular song. We recorded songs in Malad (Bombay Talkies). Post that I have done many films, with Ashok Kumar to Amitabh Bachchan. I did Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Kacche Dhaage, Krantivir and today too, I got a job offer.”
Ghanshyam Nayak as a child artist in the song Nani Teri Morni Ko Mor Le Gye
In 1960, he bagged another role as a child artist in the film Masoom.
Ghanshyam Nayak as a child artist in the 1960 film Masoom
At an early age, he appeared as a supporting actor 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 1999. , Kachche Dhage in 1993, Lajja in 2001, Khakee in 2004, Panga Na Lo in 2007, Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain in 2010 as Servant, Love Ni Bhavai in 2017, Wig Boss in 2019, etc. For more than 55 years, he worked in many Hindi and Gujarati television shows. He appeared in more than 200 Hindi and Gujarati films and over 350 Hindi television shows. He is an active theater performer. According to him, his father and grandfather were also theater artists. Ghanshyam appeared in supporting roles in several Bollywood films and famous Bollywood actors including Ashok Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, and Salman Khan.
Collage of movie scenes made by Ghanshyam Nayak in Bollywood
Ghanshyam Nayak is also a singer. He sang the songs in several Gujarati films. He also sang with veteran Bollywood singers like Asha Bhosle & Mahendra Kapoor.
CD cover of Ghanshyam Nayak’s songs
Apart from acting and singing, Ghanshyam has also worked as a voice-over artist in over 350 Gujarati films.
Television
In 2002, Ghanshyam Nayak started working in the television show Khichadi as a salesman. Later, he appeared in several television series including ManiMatku (a Gujarati show), Philips Top 10 as Makhkhan, Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka as Mohan, Dill mill Gaye as a patient, Sarathi as Ghanu Kaka, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai as Vitthal Kaka. He started working as Natwarlal Prabhashankar Udhaiwala also known as Nattu Kaka in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in 2008. In 2012, he worked in a Gujarati show titled Chhuta Chheda and also started working in the popular Hindi show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah on SAB.
Favourite
- Travel Destination: Nepal
Death
Ghanshyam Nayak died on October 3, 2021 after a battle with cancer. Bhupendra Patel, the Chief Minister of Gujarat, took to his Twitter page to express his condolences to the bereaved family of Ghanshyam Nayak. He wrote,
Gujarati theater has suffered a huge loss due to the death of the famous Shri Ghanshyambhai Nayak, who was nicknamed ‘Natukaka’ from the serial ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’.”
Facts/Trivia
- In a conversation with a media house, Ghanshyam Nayak shared that he taught some Gujarati folk dance (Bhavai) steps to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan during the shooting of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. He told,
There are many memories related to ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’. At that time Aishwarya Rai was still new in the industry. He respects me very much and is also friendly. I taught Bhavai (Gujarati Dance and Drama) in Gujarati to Aishwarya. Sometimes Aishwarya also used to touch my feet.”
Ghanshyam Nayak with Aishwarya Rai
- During the Covid-19 pandemic, on several social media sites, it was rumored that Ghanshyam Nayak was out of work, and that he was in financial crisis. However, soon after hearing the rumors on social media, he took to his social media account to reveal that he is not facing any financial problems and is enjoying some closure with his children and grandchildren by watching old movies. He said,
I have not experienced any financial crisis. I enjoy my time at home with my grandchildren and my children actually help people who need any kind of help. I am not unemployed and do not have any financial problems.”
- Ghanshyam used to reach the shooting sets in a rickshaw. He told in an interview with a media house that he likes to chat with his fans while riding a rickshaw.
- Ghanshyam Nayak kept his three children away from the entertainment industry. In a conversation with a media house, Ghanshyam revealed that he does not want his children to struggle like him in the entertainment industry. He stated,
I have three children and none of them pursued an acting career. I don’t want my children to struggle like me. They had seen their father’s struggle to survive and that was enough for them. They are all very creative in their own way but none of them want to be actors. To be honest, I am happy with their decision.”
- In an interview, Ghanshyam Nayak expressed his desire to work in the entertainment industry till his last breath, even during his cancer treatment.
- Ghanshyam Nayak revealed in an interview with a media house in June 2021 that he has been suffering from cancer for a long time, and he is undergoing chemotherapy sessions during treatment. He also talked about shooting a special episode of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in Daman in June 2021 which he really enjoyed. He said,
My health was good, but the treatment had to be restarted. I am currently undergoing chemotherapy. After four months I shot a special episode for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah on Daman last week and believe me, I really enjoyed it.”
- According to Ghanshyam Nayak, for the first forty to forty-five years, he used to get only three rupees for working 24 hours in a Bollywood film. While narrating his life story to a media house, he stated that initially, he struggled a lot and used to pay his house rent from borrowed money. He further added that when he started working in the Indian television show ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ as ’Nattu Kaka,’ his life completely changed as his character in the show got great appreciation from the audience. Soon, he was able to buy two flats in Mumbai.
Ghanshyam Nayak on the advertisement of Tarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashmah show
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
