Shyam kumar biography
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Shyam (actor)
Actor from India
Shyam Sundar Chadha (20 February 1920 – 25 April 1951)[1] better known mononymously as Shyam, was an Indian actor in Hindi cinema.
He began his career in 1942 and worked in over 30 films until his death in 1951 at the age of 31.[2]
Early life
Shyam was born as Shyam Sundar Chadha on 20 February 1920 in Sialkot, Punjab but grew up in Rawalpindi.[1][3] Shyam graduated from Gordon College in Rawalpindi.
He was a close friend of Saadat Hasan Manto and was the inspiration to many of his stories.[4][5] Even after the independence of Pakistan in 1947, their friendship remained strong.[4]
Career
Shyam's film career began in 1942 with the Punjabi film Gowandhi.[4] In 1944, he moved to Bombay and started acting in Hindi films.
He acted opposite several of the top actresses of the time such as Nargis, Suraiya, Nigar Sultana and Nalini Jaywant.[6] One of his m