Gujarati actress Happy Bhavsar Nayak passes away, condolences pour in

Eminent personality of Gujarati films, theatre and TV actress Happy Bhavsar, 45, died on Thursday in Ahmedabad. She was reportedly suffering from lung cancer. Bhavsar was married to Gujarati actor Maulik Nayak and is survived by her two-month old twins.

The Gujarati industry has been stunned by the news, and many of them are yet to come to terms with it. Various celebrities from the state like Khushi Shah, Hetal Thakkar, Parth Bharat Thakar and others are sharing their condolences to the bereaved family through social media.

The departed actress had earned fame with her film Montu ni Bittu, TV serial Shyamli and hit plays Prit Piyu and Panetar.


Born to artist parents, Happy started working as a child artist with TV serial Gunehgar and Tankha. She quickly earned fame and continued with her acting career as she worked with Saumya Joshi in HK Arts - which was a college-based theatre activity.

Later on the thespian ventured to Gujarati movies and daily soaps. She was also a successful dubbing artist.

Happy was diagnosed with lung cancer earlier this year. As per reports, her health deteriorated on the morning of August 24 and she was hospitalised.

The acress was put on ventilator and died within 24 hours.

Gujarati film fraternity is devastated by the news and are posting messages on social media.

Parth Bharat Thakkar wrote. "Happy Gone too soon, Your first words were Jai Shri Krishna always and I still cherish the memories of Shyamali. I am in utter shock! Always smiling, always laughing! May god bless your soul and give strength to the family. Om Shanti."

Khushi Shah says "Industry ne ek achi insaan aur adakara kho di hai still can't believe, RIP Bhagwan gharvalo ko shakti de."

Niilam Paanchal writes, "This is hard to believe, stay Happy wherever you are."



Director Hetal Thakar posted Happy's picture to his Instagram handle and penned a sad note.

Happy Bhavsar was very popular in Gujarat and was a known figure in Gujarati daily soaps.