PM Modi condoles Ghanshyam Nayak's demise, says 'he was kind and humble'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday condoled the demise of actor Ghanashyam Nayak, who was best known for his portrayal of Natu Kaka in hit serial 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'.

"In the last few days, we have lost two talented actors who won the hearts of people through their works. Shri Ghanashyam Nayak will be remembered for his multifaceted roles, most notably in the popular show 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.' He was also extremely kind and humble," he tweeted.

Ghanshyam Nayak died of cancer on October 3 at the age of 77. PM Modi shared an emotional tweet, mourning the death of the star. As per reports, the veteran actor had undergone surgery last year after getting diagnosed with cancer.

In the last few days, we have lost two talented actors who won the hearts of people through their works. Shri Ghanashyam Nayak will be remembered for his multifaceted roles, most notably in the popular show ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.’ He was also extremely kind and humble. pic.twitter.com/nwqKVpm4ry

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 6, 2021

He had worked in around 100 Gujarati and Hindi films, along with his work in approximately 350 Hindi TV serials.

His last rites were performed by his family members on Monday morning. The funeral was attended by the cast and crew of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

Asit Modi, Bhavya Gandhi, Dilip Joshi, Samay Shah, and others were seen at Ghanshyam Nayak funeral to bid their final goodbyes.