Do you remember Nattu Kaka, that ever-smiling and golden-hearted man from the sitcom Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah? The one who could make you laugh without even trying. Do you know who the real personality was behind that iconic role? It was none other than Ghanshyam Nayak, a name that deserves to be remembered with warmth and pride. He was an Indian actor who acted in many dramas, films, and on television. He wanted to keep playing that role for years more, but well, destiny had its own plans. Let’s explore Nattu Kaka age at the time of his death, his career achievements, family, personal life, and net worth. 

Nattu Kaka Biography 

Ghanshyam Nayak was born on May 12, 1994, in Undhai Village, Gujarat, India. He was an enthusiastic actor who acted in more than 100 Hindi films and around 350 Hindi television series. At first, he stepped into the world of cinema, debuting in the film Masoom in 1960. But the breakthrough came in his career with the golden role of Nattu Kaka in TMKOC. Even today, people admire him for his vibrant role and dedicated acting skills. 

Details	Information
Real name	Ghanshyam Nayak
Nickname	Nattu Kaka
Gender	Male
Famous for	Popular role of Nattu Kaka in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Profession	Acting
Date of Birth	May 12, 1944
Place of Birth	Undhai Village, Gujarat
Home town	Mumbai, India
Date of Death	October 3, 2021
Cause of Death	Cancer
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Not known
Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Marital Status	Married (at the time of death)
Spouse	Nirmaladevi Nayak
Children	Daughter – Bhavna Nayak and Tejal Nayak Son – Vikas Nayak
Net Worth	Rs. 3 – 5 crore

Nattu Kaka Age 

Ghanshyam Nayak age was 77 years old in October 2021 at the time of his death. He was born on May 12, 1994. 

Nattu Kaka Height, Weight, and Physical Appearance 

Nattu Kaka Height in feet was approximately 5 feet 3 inches. The available resources do not mention his weight. He had brown eye colour and black hair colour. He had shared limited information about himself with the media. 

Attributes	Details
Age	77 (at the time of his death)
Height	In feet – 5’3”  In meters – 1.60m In centimeters – 160cm
Weight	Not known
Eye colour	Brown
Hair colour	Black

Nattu Kaka Early Life and Education 

Nattu Kaka was born in Undhai Village in Mehsana district, Gujarat. There, he grew up in a modest family, with simple dreams and a home filled with warmth and old songs. His father was a musician, and he would sit by his side, learning without even realizing it. His interest gradually increased in performing arts. Moreover, he enjoys participating in school and local theatre events. This helped him shape his career in acting. 

Details about Nayak’s educational qualifications are not found on the resources. Maybe he has not shared with the media. 

Nattu Kaka Career 

Like everyone else, Ghanshyam also began his career as a child actor. He started with Gujarati theatre, as he was deeply tied to his roots and culture. Step by step, he found his way into Gujarati films. He started taking small roles. Those little steps helped him build a lifelong legacy. By 1960, he made his debut in the film Masoom at just sixteen and was already chasing a dream. He acted in more than a hundred films, both Gujarati and Hindi films. 

Rose to fame with Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah – A chapter that changed his whole life. In 2008, he played the role of Nattu Kaka, and honestly, that role was not just a career move. It was destiny. The way he made others laugh and feel happy. Nattu Kaka was an employee of Gada Electronics, a shop of Jethalal. This role gave him worldwide recognition and made him a memorable personality. 

Film Career –

Film Career
Year	Film	Role
1960	Masoom	Child Artist
1974	Balak Dhruv	Ashram Shishya
1992	Beta	Hawaldar
1993	Tiranga Aankhen Aashik Awara	Ram Lakhan Dr Gupta Servant Villager Police Constable
1994	Laadla Krantiveer Eena Meena Deeka	Gate Watchman Kalyanji Bhai Beggar
1995	Aandolan Barsaat	ProfessorBast man
1996	Mafia Chaahat Krishna Ghatak	Hawaldar Hospital Patient Amar Prabhakar’s Man Hospital Receptionist
1997	Ishq	Inspector
1998	Sham Ghansham China Gate Barood	Heroine (Priya Gill)’s Father Manager Not known
1999	Kachhhe Dhage Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam	Inspector Viththal Kaka
2000	Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa Shikari	Baniya Ghanshyam (Cook)
2001	Chehra Maut ka Lajja	Not known Tiku (Promptor)
2003	Tere Naam	Chandu Chaiwala
2004	Khakee Police Force: An Inside Story	TailorPublic Spectator
2007	Panga Na Lo Undertrial	NatakwalaNattu Jamuddia
2009	Dhoondte Reh Jaoge	Panditji
2010	Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain	Servant
2016	Ekko Badshah Rani	Not known
2017	Love Ni Bhavai	Tea Seller
2019	Wig Boss	Not Known

Television Career – 

Television Career
Year	Show	Role
1994	Shreeman Shreemati	Kishan
1994-1999	Philips Top 10	Makhkhan
1996	Aahat	Not known
1999-2002	Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka	Mohan
2002-2004	Khichdi	Various characters
2004	Sarabhai vs Sarabhai	Vitthal Kaka
2004-2008	Saarrthi	Ghanu Kaka
2007	Dil Mil Gaye	Patient
2008-2021	Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah	Natwarlal Prabhashankar Undhaiwala a.k.a. Nattu Kaka
2012	Chhuta Chheda	Not known

Voice Work and Dubbing Career – 

Most people only remember Ghanshyam Nayak for his acting. For that smile, that iconic Seth Ji line from TMKOC. However, here is something many people may not know. He was not just an actor. He was a voice artist, a playback singer, and a dubbing legend. Over 300 Gujarati films carry his voice. It shows his talent beyond his acting career. 

Nattu Kaka Family 

Nayak belonged to a modest family environment. His father, Ranglal Nayak, was a music director deeply connected to Gujarati Drama. He never spoke much about his family background. Information about his mother is not known. He shared that he used to learn music from his father, which shaped his passion for performing arts. 

Nattu Kaka Personal Life 

Ghanshyam Nayak was married. He married Nirmaladevi Nayak in his adulthood. Nayak had three children with his wife, Nirmaladevi. They were blessed with two daughters, Bhavna Nayak and Tejal Nayak. They also had a son together whose name is Vikas Nayak. Ghanshyam Nayak wanted his kids to choose another career path instead of acting. He never wanted his children to struggle like him. His daughter, Tejal Nayak, became a teacher, and his son is a manager at the National Stock Exchange (NSE). 

Relation	Name	Profession
Wife	Nirmaladevi Nayak	Housewife
Daughter	Bhavna Nayak Tejal Nayak	Not known Teacher
Son	Vikas Nayak	A manager in NSE (National Stock Exchange)

Nattu Kaka Net Worth 

In 2021, Nattu Kaka net worth was between Rs. 3 to 5 crore at the time of his death. Most of his income came from the show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. His monthly income was Rs. 6 to 7 lakh in 2021. He used to charge Rs. 30,000 to 35,000 per episode salary. His other earning sources were – 

• Bollywood film roles 
• Appearance in Gujarati cinema
• Dubbing and playback singing career

Nattu Kaka Social Media Presence 

Regarding Nayak’s social media presence, he was not seen using any social media platform. There is no official account of Ghanshyam Nayak on social media platforms. But some of his fans have created a fan page on social media with his name. 

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