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.
Movie | Sriman Prithviraj | 1973-09-28 | |
Movie | Bhanu Goenda Jahar Assistant | 1971-01-25 | |
Movie | Dhanyee Meye | 1971-03-12 | |
Movie | Ektuku Basa | 1965-03-26 | |
Movie | Arohi | Unknown | 1964-09-04 |
Movie | Palatak | 1963-06-21 | |
Movie | Uttar Falguni | 1963-10-11 | |
Movie | Hashi Sudhu Hashi Noy | Unknown | 1963-07-18 |
Movie | Sakher Chor | Jeweler (Guest Appearance) | 1960-06-30 |
Movie | Abak Pritibhi | 1959-11-06 | |
Movie | Marutirtha Hinglaj | 1959-02-12 | |
Movie | Chhabi | 1959-01-01 | |
Movie | Deep Jele Jaai | 1959-05-01 | |
Movie | Indrani | 1958-01-01 | |
Movie | Jamalaye Jibanta Manush | 1958-01-01 | |
Movie | Bagha Jatin | Unknown | 1958-04-10 |
Movie | Adarsha Hindu Hotel | 1957-05-03 | |
Movie | Beam of Light | 1957-06-07 | |
Movie | Punarmilan | 1957-08-02 | |
Movie | Tonsil | 1956-03-09 | |
Movie | Ankush | 1954-03-19 | |
Movie | Kalyani | 1954-05-07 | |
Movie | Sharey Chuattar | Resident at mess | 1953-01-02 |
Movie | Lakh Taka | 1953-07-10 | |
Movie | Hanabari | 1952-07-18 | |
Movie | Ratrir Tapasya | 1952-05-30 | |
Movie | Manik Jor | Gaba (Gobindo) - Chhoto Jamai | 1952-12-05 |
Movie | Niruddesh | 1949-05-07 | |
Movie | Dasiputra | 1949-05-20 | |
Movie | Sadharan Meye | 1948-07-01 | |
Movie | Kalo Chhaya | Chinese Cook | 1948-12-17 |
Movie | Sunken Boat | Jogen | 1946-08-06 |
Movie | Samadhan | 1943-06-05 | |
Movie | Zindagi | 1940-07-11 | |
Movie | Sapera | 1939-01-01 |