Shyam Laha
Shyam Laha (November 26, 1911 — October 25, 1973) was an actor of Bengali and Hindi films. He was known for comedy acting.[1]
Early life
Shyam Laha was born in 1911 in Kolkata, British India. His original name was Kashinath Shil. Laha passed matriculation from Bangabashi Collegiate School. He was interested in music, playing the Tabla.[2]
Career
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.[2] He acted in the first animated Bengali film Pear Brothers in 1934. Music director Rai Chand Boral formed his independent MLB production company with Laha.[3] He also appeared in theatres as well as being a radio comic. Laha performed in a comedy duo with another comedian Nabadwip Haldar in various films as a Bengali version of Laurel and Hardy.[2]
Filmography
- Pear Brothers
- Bhagya Chakra
- Dhoop Chhaon
- Pujarin
- Dharti Mata
- Sapera
- Zindagi
- Milan
- Dampati
- Sahadharmini
- Marutirtha Hinglaj
- Ekti Raat
- Manikjore
- Samadhan
- Kalo Chhaya
- Noukadubi (1947 film)
- Neelachaley Mahaprabhu
- Niruddesh
- Hanabari
- Uttar Falguni
- Lakh Taka
- Bhanu Goenda Jahar Assistant
- Sharey Chuattar
- Jamalaye Jibanta Manush
- Antony Firingee
- Shriman Prithviraj
References
- ↑ "Bhanu Bandyopadhay: A Tribute To The Legendary Comedian In His Birth Anniversary". August 26, 2016. Archived from the original on 2018-03-27. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- 1 2 3 "Shriman Prithviraj". Archived from the original on 2018-03-21. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ↑ Ashish Rajadhyaksha, Paul Willemen. "Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema". Archived from the original on 2018-03-21. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
External links
- Shyam Laha on IMDb