Shyam Laha

DOB : 26-11-1911
Date of death: 25-10-1973
Lived For : 61 Years
Star Sign : Sagittarius
Gender : Male

Skills

» Actor

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Shyam Laha was an Indian actor known for acting in Bengali and Hindi films. He majorly did comic roles. Laha was born on 26th November 1911 in Kolkata, Bengal. His real name was Kashinath Shil. He is known for his contributions to Sadharan Meye (1948), Sharey Chuattar (1953), and Rajkanya (1965).

He completed his matriculation from Bangabashi Collegiate School. Since his childhood, he has been interested in music, like playing Tabla. Shyam Laha met actor Pahari Sanyal Pahari Sanyal was born on February 22, 1906, in Da >> Read More... at a function organized by the Bengali club in Lucknow. Pahari Sanyal was so impressed by Laha that he introduced Laha to the eminent actor and director Pramathesh Barua Pramathesh Chandra was an actor, screenwriter, and >> Read More... . In 1934, Laha debuted with an animated Bengali film titled Pear Brothers. He received immense popularity after acting in Debaki Bose’s movie Chandidas. He has participated in both Radio comics as well as theatre. The Bengali version of Laurel and Hardy became popular after Shyam Lah acted with fellow comedian Nabadwip Haldir in numerous films. Shyam Laha died on 25th October 1973 in Kolkata, West Bengal.