Shyam Laha
Shyam Laha (26 November 1911 – 25 October 1973) was an Indian actor in Bengali and Hindi-language films. He was known for his comic acting. His original name was Kashinath Shil. Laha passed matriculation from Bangabashi Collegiate School. He was interested in music, playing the Tabla. Actor Pahari Sanyal was impressed by Laha at a function of the Bengali club in Lucknow and introduced him to Bengali director cum actor Pramathesh Barua. Laha became popular after acting in Debaki Bose's film Chandidas. He worked in the first animated Bengali film Pear Brothers in 1934. Music director Rai Chand Boral formed his independent MLB production company with Laha. He also appeared in theatres and was a radio comic. Laha performed in a comedy duo with another comedian Nabadwip Haldar in various films.
Known For
Credits
- 1973 ·Sriman Prithvirajas
- 1971 ·Dhanyee Meyeas
- 1971 ·Bhanu Goenda Jahar Assistantas
- 1965 ·Ektuku Basaas
- 1964 ·Arohias
- 1963 ·Uttar Falgunias
- 1963 ·Hashi Sudhu Hashi Noyas
- 1963 ·Palatakas
- 1960 ·Sakher Choras Jeweler (Guest Appearance)
- 1959 ·Abak Pritibhias
- 1959 ·Deep Jele Jaaias
- 1959 ·Marutirtha Hinglajas
- 1959 ·Chhabias
- 1958 ·Indranias
- 1958 ·Swarga Martyaas
- 1958 ·Bagha Jatinas
- 1958 ·Jamalaye Jibanta Manushas
- 1957 ·Punarmilanas
- 1957 ·Beam of Lightas
- 1957 ·Adarsha Hindu Hotelas
- 1956 ·Tonsilas
- 1954 ·Kalyanias
- 1954 ·Ankushas
- 1953 ·Lakh Takaas
- 1953 ·Sharey Chuattaras Resident at mess
- 1952 ·Manik Joras Gaba (Gobindo) - Chhoto Jamai
- 1952 ·Hanabarias
- 1952 ·Ratrir Tapasyaas
- 1949 ·Jar Jetha Gharas
- 1949 ·Dasiputraas
- 1949 ·Niruddeshas
- 1948 ·Kalo Chhayaas Chinese Cook
- 1948 ·Sadharan Meyeas
- 1946 ·Sunken Boatas Jogen
- 1944 ·Pratikaras
- 1943 ·Samadhanas
- 1940 ·Zindagias
- 1939 ·Saperaas