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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 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: Acting
Born: Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India [now India], 1911-11-25
Died: 1973-10-25

Film

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119390
219400
319430
419440
51946Jogen0
619480
71948Chinese Cook0
819490
919490
1019490
1119520
1219520
131952Gaba (Gobindo) - Chhoto Jamai0
141953Resident at mess78
1519530
1619540
1719540
1819560
1919570
2019570
2119570
2219580
2319580
2419580
2519580
2619590
27195980
28195960
29195940
301960Jeweler (Guest Appearance)0
31196360
3219630
3319630
3419640
3519650
3619710
37197180
38197380

Television

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