Acting
Paoli Dam
Paoli Dam (born 4 October 1980) is an Indian actress who started her career with the Bengali television serial Jibon Niye Khela (2003). She then worked in Bengali television serials such as Tithir Atithi and Sonar Harin; the former ran for six years on ETV Bangla. Dam spent her childhood in Kolkata, earning a postgraduate degree in chemistry from Rajabazar Science College. Initially, she wanted to become a chemical researcher or a pilot. Her debut Bengali film—Teen Yaari Katha, directed by Sudeshna Roy and Abhijit Guha—began in 2004, but was not released until 2012. Dam's first film release was Agnipariksha, directed by Ravi Kinagi. Between 2006 and 2009, she appeared in five Bengali films, coming into prominence with the 2009 Kaalbela, directed by Goutam Ghose. In 2011, she received international recognition for her role in the Bengali film Chatrak. The film was screened at the Cannes film festival and also at film festivals in Toronto and the U.K. In 2012, Dam made her Bollywood debut in Hate Story and also appeared in Vikram Bhatt's Ankur Arora Murder Case, directed by Sohail Tatari. She won the Viewers' Choice Award for Best Actress for her performance in Natoker Moto at the Hyderabad Bengali Film Festival in 2016.
Filmography
Bibi Payra
Film · 2026
The Revolutionaries
Series · 2026
Kauriburir Mandir
Series · 2026
The Terrace
Film · 2025
Lokkhikantopur Local
Film · 2025
Julie
Series · 2025
Ganoshotru
Series · 2025
Dui
Film · 2023
Ektu Sore Boshun
Film · 2023
Palan
Film · 2023
Charlie Chopra & the Mystery of Solang Valley
Series · 2023
Byomkesh Hotyamancha
Film · 2022
The Great Indian Murder
Series · 2022
Karm Yuddh
Series · 2022
Raat Baaki Hai
Film · 2021
Abhijaan
Film · 2021
Love Aaj Kal Porshu
Film · 2020
Bulbbul
Film · 2020
Holud Bani
Film · 2020
Tritio Adhyay
Film · 2019
Konttho
Film · 2019
Shantilal O Projapoti Rohoshyo
Film · 2019
Sanjhbati
Film · 2019
Password
Film · 2019
Ahare Mon
Film · 2018
Halkaa
Film · 2018
Maati
Film · 2018
Mirchi Malini
Film · 2018
Kaali
Series · 2018
Black Coffee
Film · 2017
Asamapta - Incomplete
Film · 2017
Aroni Tokhon
Film · 2017
Maacher Jhol
Film · 2017
Mandobasar Golpo
Film · 2017
Swatta
Film · 2017
Hukumat Ki Aandhi
Film · 2017
Devi
Film · 2017
Chawlochitro Circus
Film · 2017
Maya Mridanga
Film · 2016
Tobu Aporichito
Film · 2016
The Bait
Film · 2016
Zulfiqar
Film · 2016
Khawto
Film · 2016
Mahanayak
Series · 2016
Natoker Moto: Like a Play
Film · 2015
Prime Time
Film · 2015
Yaara Silly Silly
Film · 2015
Family Album
Film · 2015
Ajana Batas
Film · 2015
Sada Canvas
Film · 2014
Obhishopto Nighty
Film · 2014
Parapaar
Film · 2014
Gang of Ghosts
Film · 2014
Hercules
Film · 2014
Chaya Manush
Film · 2014
Ankur Arora Murder Case
Film · 2013
Hoichoi
Film · 2013
Baga Beach
Film · 2013
Sweetheart
Film · 2013
Teen Yaari Katha
Film · 2012
Hate Story
Film · 2012
Elar Char Adhyay
Film · 2012
Bedroom
Film · 2012
Kagojer Bou
Film · 2011
Mushrooms
Film · 2011
Someday Somewhere, Jete Pari Chole...
Film · 2011
Ajob Prem Ebong...
Film · 2011
Takhan Teish
Film · 2011
Moner Manush
Film · 2010
Banshiwala
Film · 2010
Thana Theke Aschi
Film · 2010
Tara
Film · 2010
Teen Murti
Film · 2009
Jamai Raja
Film · 2009
Kaalbela
Film · 2009
Box No. 1313
Film · 2009
Shob Charitro Kalponik
Film · 2009
Rangamati
Film · 2008
Aamar Pratigya
Film · 2008
Tulkalam
Film · 2007
I Love You
Film · 2007
Agnipariksha
Film · 2006
Gulab
Film
Paharganj Halt
Film
Three Course Meal
Film
Shuru Theke Shuru
Film