Shyam Laha
Born: 1911-11-25 in Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India [now India]
Died: 1973-10-25
Known For: Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
1973
1964
1960
- Sakher Chor as Jeweler (Guest Appearance)
- Nader Nimai
1958
- Jamalaye Jibanta Manush as Lambodar
- Swarga Martya
- Bagha Jatin
- Indrani
1957
- Prithibi Amare Chay as Mama Sasanko
- The Delayed Journey as Mr. Mitra
- Punarmilan
- Adarsha Hindu Hotel
- Beam of Light
1956
1953
- The Code of Secrecy as Resident at mess
- Chasing a Bounty
1952
- Hanabari
- Ratrir Tapasya
- Manik Jor as Gaba (Gobindo) - Chhoto Jamai
1948
- Kalo Chhaya as Chinese Cook
- Sadharan Meye
1946
- Milan as Jogen
1945
- Ban Phool as Bhudhu