Shyam Laha

Acting Nov 25, 1911 Oct 25, 1973 (aged 62) Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India [now India]

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.

44 Acting Credits

Shyam Laha

Acting

Sharey Chuattar

Palatak

Sriman Prithviraj

Dhanyee Meye

Deep Jele Jaai

Marutirtha Hinglaj

Pathey Holo Deri

Prithibi Amare Chay

Ratrir Tapasya

Zindagi

Hanabari

Kalo Chhaya

Indrani

Sapera

Adarsha Hindu Hotel

Sadharan Meye

Niruddesh

Kalyani

Punarmilan

Abak Pritibhi

Milan

Beam of Light

Ascending

Uttar Falguni