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Shyam Laha
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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 …
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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.
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Shyam Laha's Filmography
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Sriman Prithviraj
The Restless Bride
Bhanu Goenda Jahar Assistant
An Unfinished Story
Portrait of a Princess
Ektuku Basa
Ascending
Uttar Falguni
No Poster
Hashi Sudhu Hashi Noy
Palatak
Sakher Chor
as Jeweler (Guest Appearance)
Nader Nimai
Abak Pritibhi
Deep Jele Jaai
Marutirtha Hinglaj
Chhabi
Indrani
Swarga Martya
Bagha Jatin
Jamalaye Jibanta Manush
as Lambodar
Pathey Holo Deri
as Mr. Mitra
Punarmilan
Beam of Light
Prithibi Amare Chay
as Mama Sasanko
Adarsha Hindu Hotel
Tonsil
Kalyani
Ankush
Chasing a Bounty
Sharey Chuattar
as Resident at mess
Manik Jor
as Gaba (Gobindo) - Chhoto Jamai
Hanabari
Ratrir Tapasya
Jar Jetha Ghar
Dasiputra
Niruddesh
Kalo Chhaya
as Chinese Cook
Sadharan Meye
Milan
as Jogen
Ban Phool
as Bhudhu
Pratikar
Samadhan
Zindagi
