Best known for his column in Gujarati language Duniya Ne Undha Chashma, Taarak Mehta, the Indian humorist, playwright, columnist and writer left for heavenly abode this morning.

The renowned writer passed away after prolonged illness at the age of 87. The popular show on Sab TV, called Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been based on his column and it soon went on to become the flagship show of the channel.

The playwright has to his credit about 80 published books out of which three are reportedly based on his columns for the Gujarati newspaper Divya Bhaskar.He was also awarded with the fourth highest civilian award of India, the Padma Shri in the year 2015. May his soul RIP!