Popular character Nattu Kaka of “Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah” diagnosed with cancer

June 23: Popular actor Ghanshyam Nayak, who plays the role of Nattu Kaka in “Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah” has been diagnosed with cancer. The 77-year-old old is currently undergoing chemotherapy. “I want to work till my last breath of my life and would like to die with my makeup on. I’m eagerly waiting to get back to work,” said the veteran actor during a recent interview with a television channel.

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 has been undergoing chemotherapy. “I am absolutely fine and healthy. There’s no such big issue. I will start shooting again,” said Nattu Kaka of the popular TV soap.

Ghanashyam Nayak is famously known for playing the role of Natwarlal Prabhashankar Undhaiwala AKA Nattu Kaka in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He was now looking forward for shoots to resume in Mumbai so that he can be back on the Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah set.