Paoli Dam – bollywood Actor
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Paoli Dam

Kolkata, West Bengal, IndiaSince 2015

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.

6Films
6Genres
8Co-stars
Latest:Raat Baaki Hai

About 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(6)

FilmRelease DateRoleVerdict
Raat Baaki Hai

Raat Baaki Hai

Crime

16 Apr 2021ActorReleased
Bulbbul

Bulbbul

Horror

24 Jun 2020BinodiniReleased
Halkaa

Halkaa

Drama

7 Sept 2018ShobhaHit
Mirchi Malini

Mirchi Malini

Thriller

29 Apr 2018Mirchi MaliniHit
Hukumat Ki Aandhi

Hukumat Ki Aandhi

Action

13 Apr 2017ActorFlop
Yaara Silly Silly

Yaara Silly Silly

Romance

6 Nov 2015ActorReleased

Career Timeline

Frequent Co-stars(8)

Trailers(2)

Paoli Dam – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema

Paoli Dam is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 6 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Throughout their career, Paoli Dam has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Nila Madhab Panda, Nitin Dixit, Parambrata Chatterjee. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.

Paoli Dam has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Thriller, Drama, Crime, Horror, Fantasy, Family. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.

Paoli Dam made their hindi film debut in 2015 with the film Yaara Silly Silly. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.

Follow Paoli Dam's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.

FAQs about Paoli Dam

How many hindi films has Paoli Dam acted in?

Paoli Dam has been part of 6 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Crime, Thriller, Drama.

What is Paoli Dam's most popular hindi film?

Paoli Dam's notable hindi films include "Raat Baaki Hai", "Bulbbul", "Halkaa". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.

What is Paoli Dam's role in hindi cinema?

Paoli Dam works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). 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 worke...

When did Paoli Dam debut in bollywood?

Paoli Dam made their bollywood debut in 2015 with the film "Yaara Silly Silly".

What genres has Paoli Dam worked in?

Paoli Dam has worked in Thriller (3 films), Drama (3 films), Crime (1 film), Horror (1 film), Fantasy (1 film), Family (1 film) in their hindi film career.