Shyam Laha
Known for Acting · 44 credits
- Born
- 1911-11-25
- Died
- 1973-10-25
- Place of birth
- Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India [now India]
- Also known as
- শ্যাম লাহা
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.
Known For
Movies (44)
Dhanyee Meye
1971
Sriman Prithviraj
1973
Ascending
1964
Marutirtha Hinglaj
1959
Jamalaye Jibanta Manush
1958
as Lambodar
Indrani
1958
Punarmilan
1957
Bhanu Goenda Jahar Assistant
1971
Sapera
1939
Samadhan
1943
Zindagi
1940
Sakher Chor
1960
as Jeweler (Guest Appearance)
Milan
1946
as Jogen
Ankush
1954
Adarsha Hindu Hotel
1957
Prithibi Amare Chay
1957
as Mama Sasanko
Niruddesh
1949
Deep Jele Jaai
1959
Beam of Light
1957
Pratikar
1944
Palatak
1963
Bagha Jatin
1958
Uttar Falguni
1963
Abak Pritibhi
1959
Ratrir Tapasya
1952
Tonsil
1956
Ektuku Basa
1965
Kalyani
1954
Ban Phool
1945
as Bhudhu
Chhabi
1959
Sadharan Meye
1948
Sharey Chuattar
1953
as Resident at mess
Manik Jor
1952
as Gaba (Gobindo) - Chhoto Jamai
Jar Jetha Ghar
1949
Lakh Taka
1953
Pathey Holo Deri
1957
as Mr. Mitra
Dasiputra
1949
An Unfinished Story
1971
Swarga Martya
1958
Hanabari
1952
Rajkanya
1965
Hashi Sudhu Hashi Noy
1963
Nader Nimai
1960
Kalo Chhaya
1948
as Chinese Cook
About 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 fil… With 44 credits spanning from 1939 to 1973, Shyam Laha has appeared in 44 films and 0 TV shows.
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- Dhanyee Meye (1971)
- Sriman Prithviraj (1973)
- Ascending (1964)
- Marutirtha Hinglaj (1959)
- Jamalaye Jibanta Manush (1958) — as Lambodar
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