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.
Ratrir Tapasya
Deep Jele Jaai
Sharey Chuattar
(Resident at mess)
Zindagi
Hanabari
Kalo Chhaya
(Chinese Cook)
Hashi Sudhu Hashi Noy
Indrani
Bagha Jatin
Manik Jor
(Gaba (Gobindo) - Chhoto Jamai)
Jamalaye Jibanta Manush
Sakher Chor
(Jeweler (Guest Appearance))
Sriman Prithviraj
Sapera
Adarsha Hindu Hotel
Ankush
Tonsil
Sadharan Meye
Niruddesh
Kalyani
Punarmilan
Dhanyee Meye
Palatak
Abak Pritibhi
Sunken Boat
(Jogen)
Marutirtha Hinglaj
Beam of Light
Arohi
Uttar Falguni
Bhanu Goenda Jahar Assistant
Chhabi
Lakh Taka
Ektuku Basa
Samadhan
Swarga Martya