Kiran Bhatt has been cast as the new Nattu Kaka in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Ghanshyam Nayak aka Nattu Kaka of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah passed away in October 2021, leaving behind a group of fans in a state of mourning. Nayak was popular for his deadpan expressions in the long-running comedy show. His departure left a huge void in the show which had to be filled. Now another actor has been cast in his place and the fans are replacing the hero with a new face.
New Nattu Kaka Enters TMKOC
The comedy show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has recently got a new Nattu Kaka in theater legend Kiran Bhatt. Interestingly, in real life, Kiran and Nayak had a long friendship, dating back to their early years in the theater industry. Commenting on the same, Kiran Bhatt said, “It’s almost like the old Nattu Kaka bringing new Nattu Kaka and I am happy to play the role of my dear friend Ghanshyam. It is a very emotional role for me and I hope Ghanshyam’s role was excellent from the beginning to do justice to it.”
Nayak’s son reacts to new Nattu Kaka’s entry
Nayak’s son Vikas also reacted to the news of Bhatt replacing his father in TMKOC. He said in an interview with ETimes, “I think Kiran Bhatt ji who has come will probably do good justice to the role she originally played. I sent her a text congratulating her on her appointment.”
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TMKOC completes 3500 episodes
Meanwhile, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, which first aired in 2008 is now in its 14th year with over 3500 episodes. The show is aired on Sony SAB channel. Recently, the makers confirmed that the audition process is on to replace Disha Vakani as Dayaben. This character has been missing from the show for the last five years. Disha gave birth to her second child, a boy, recently, the makers of the show have decided to replace her with a new actress.
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