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.
84 acting credits
Acting · 84
The Great Indian Murder
2022
Charlie Chopra & the Mystery of Solang Valley
2023
Bulbbul
2020
Someday Somewhere, Jete Pari Chole...
2011
Karm Yuddh
2022
Kaali
2018
Bibi Payra
2026
Hate Story
2012
Julie
2025
Mushrooms
2011
The Revolutionaries
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Gang of Ghosts
2014
Lokkhikantopur Local
2025
Ganoshotru
2025
Moner Manush
2010
Khawto
2016
Devi
2017
Halkaa
2018
Ahare Mon
2018
Ankur Arora Murder Case
2013
Bedroom
2012
Abhijaan
2021
Love Aaj Kal Porshu
2020
Obhishopto Nighty
2014
Aamar Pratigya
2008
Sanjhbati
2019
Ektu Sore Boshun
2023
Agnipariksha
2006
Shantilal O Projapoti Rohoshyo
2019
Family Album
2015
Raat Baaki Hai
2021
Byomkesh Hotyamancha
2022
Sada Canvas
2014
Tulkalam
2007
Password
2019
Shob Charitro Kalponik
2009
Mandobasar Golpo
2017
Aroni Tokhon
2017
Maacher Jhol
2017
Banshiwala
2010
Teen Yaari Katha
2012
Konttho
2019
Jamai Raja
2009
Zulfiqar
2016
Hercules
2014
I Love You
2007
Elar Char Adhyay
2012
Box No. 1313
2009
Tobu Aporichito
2016
Mirchi Malini
2018
Black Coffee
2017
Rangamati
2008
Hukumat Ki Aandhi
2017
Sweetheart
2013
Gulab
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Ajob Prem Ebong...
2011
Calcutta My Love
2009
Paharganj Halt
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Palan
2023
Hoichoi
2013
Dui
2023
Mahanayak
2016
Maati
2018
Chaya Manush
2014
The Terrace
2025
Prime Time
2015
Yaara Silly Silly
2015
Teen Murti
2009
Chawlochitro Circus
2017
Tara
2010
Swatta
2017
Asamapta - Incomplete
2017
Thana Theke Aschi
2010
The Bait
2016
Takhan Teish
2011
Baga Beach
2013
Kagojer Bou
2011
Maya Mridanga
2016
Parapaar
2014
Tritio Adhyay
2019
Natoker Moto: Like a Play
2015
Holud Bani
2020
Ajana Batas
2015
Three Course Meal
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