Dilip Joshi, Munmun Dutta and other cast members of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah visit Ghanshyam Nayak aka Nattu Kaka’s house to pay their last respects

Ghanshyam Nayak from 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', who entertained one and all as Nattu Kaka for years passed away yesterday (October 3). The entire cast and crew of his show are extremely sad and shaken. The veteran actor passed away at 5:30 pm on Sunday. The seasoned actor, 76, was battling cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy. Dilip Joshi, Bhavya Gandhi, Munmun Dutta, Mandar Chandwadkar and several others visit his residence to pay their last respects. (Pics: ETimes)

Dilip Joshi aka Jethalal, Mandar Chandwadkar (Bhide), Amit Bhatt and other actors were snapped together outside Ghanshyam Nayak’s aka Nattu Kaka’s residence. While speaking to ETimes TV exclusively, Mandar aka Mr. Bhide shared, “This is very shocking. He was a good human being. We will all miss him dearly.” (Pics: ETimes)

Tanuj Mahashabde and Munmun Dutta, who play the roles of Mr. and Mrs. Iyer, visited the late actor’s residence. Munmun took to social media and wrote, “The first picture is the last time that I met him. His fighting spirit and inspirational words, in the face of adversity , is what I remember the most. He said 2 shlokas in Sanskrit to tell us how his pronunciation is absolutely perfect and clear after recovering from chemo and we gave him a standing ovation on the set.” (Pics: ETimes)

Bhavya Gandhi aka former Tapu was snapped outside the residence along with Samay Shah, who is seen in the role of Gogi. Bhavya wrote on social media ‘I will miss you Ghanshyam Kaka’. (Pics: ETimes)

The actors were also seen at the crematorium where the late actor’s last rites were held. Dilip Joshi was seen alongside the priests, who performed the rituals. (Pics: ETimes)

Jennifer Mistry aka Mrs. Sodhi wrote, “Unbelievable...He always met me with this kavita AA TOOFANI CHOKRI...BILADI NI TOKRI ( he used to call me naughty cat)...he had this smile on his face whenever he met anyone, never saw him angry or upset ... i saw him since childhood in movies, never thought will be working with him... so down to earth human being... RIP Ghanshyam Uncle (Nattu Kaka)...You will be missed...” (Pics: Instagram)

Producer and actor wrote, JD Majethia wrote, “Late Shri Ghanshyam Naik, along with being Known as Natukaka (Tarak) Vithal kaka (Sarabhai), he was one of the very few and the senior most performer of Bhavai art form. He was the RANGLO, a comedian who performs in front of the curtain while sets are being changed behind it. It’s curtain down for the talent and a set back to the folk art form of Bhavani . Rest in peace Ghanu bhai . I was a big fan of RANGLO.” (Pics: Instagram)

Malav Rajda wrote on social media, “Ghanshyam bhai know you since i was a child wen u use to do plays with my dad...loved you then and loved you now..and you will always be loved by everyone who knew you...still have to come across such a jovial, lovable and a selfless man like you...thank you for always showering ur love and blessings on me...you will be really missed a lot...love you natu kaka...” (Pics: Instagram)

Actresses Rupali Ganguly and Shireen Mirza took to social media to share their heartfelt condolences. Shireen, who is soon going to tie the knot, wrote, “Mujhe laga tha apki duaaen lungi shaadi pe.” Rupali wrote, “Sadgati Vithal kaka.” For the unversed, Ghanshyam Nayak played Vithal Kaka in Sarabhai vs. Sarabhai. (Pics: Instagram)

The actors of social media, Ambika Ranjankar aka Mrs. Hathi and Gurucharan Singh aka Mr. Sodhi paid their heartfelt tribute on social with these pictures. Ambika wrote, “Om Shanti, May your soul attain sadgati.” (Pics: Instagram)