Shyam Laha
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
Prominent works featuring Shyam Laha
Sharey Chuattar
Prithibi Amare Chay
Pathey Holo Deri
The Restless Bride
Chhabi
Palatak
Ban Phool
Samadhan
Punarmilan
Tonsil
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (44 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Sriman Prithviraj | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1973 |
 | The Restless Bride | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1971 |
 | Bhanu Goenda Jahar Assistant | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1971 |
 | An Unfinished Story | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1971 |
 | Portrait of a Princess | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1965 |
 | Ektuku Basa | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1965 |
 | Ascending | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1964 |
 | Uttar Falguni | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1963 |
| Hashi Sudhu Hashi Noy | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1963 | |
 | Palatak | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1963 |
 | Sakher Chor | Jeweler (Guest Appearance) | Movie | 1960 |
 | Nader Nimai | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1960 |
 | Abak Pritibhi | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1959 |
 | Deep Jele Jaai | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1959 |
 | Marutirtha Hinglaj | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1959 |
 | Chhabi | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1959 |
 | Indrani | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1958 |
 | Swarga Martya | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1958 |
 | Bagha Jatin | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1958 |
 | Jamalaye Jibanta Manush | Lambodar | Movie | 1958 |
 | Pathey Holo Deri | Mr. Mitra | Movie | 1957 |
 | Punarmilan | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1957 |
 | Beam of Light | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1957 |
 | Adarsha Hindu Hotel | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1957 |
 | Prithibi Amare Chay | Mama Sasanko | Movie | 1957 |
 | Tonsil | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1956 |
 | Kalyani | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1954 |
 | Ankush | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1954 |
 | Chasing a Bounty | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1953 |
 | Sharey Chuattar | Resident at mess | Movie | 1953 |
 | Manik Jor | Gaba (Gobindo) - Chhoto Jamai | Movie | 1952 |
 | Hanabari | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1952 |
 | Ratrir Tapasya | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1952 |
 | Jar Jetha Ghar | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1949 |
 | Dasiputra | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1949 |
 | Niruddesh | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1949 |
 | Kalo Chhaya | Chinese Cook | Movie | 1948 |
 | Sadharan Meye | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1948 |
 | Milan | Jogen | Movie | 1946 |
 | Ban Phool | Bhudhu | Movie | 1945 |
 | Pratikar | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1944 |
 | Samadhan | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1943 |
 | Zindagi | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1940 |
 | Sapera | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1939 |