Paoli Dam

Who Is Paoli Dam?

Paoli Dam is an Indian actress who makes people smile on screen. She is known for her work in Bengali movies and TV shows. Fans love her warm smile and strong presence. She brings life to each role she plays.

She started as a TV star and grew into a big name in films. Her name is now familiar to many who enjoy Indian cinema. She works hard and keeps a friendly heart.

Paoli is a living talent who still shares new stories with her audience. She stays humble and kind, and she enjoys a good laugh with her fans.

Early Life and Background

Paoli Dam was born on October four nineteen eighty. That day marked the start of a bright life. Her family celebrated her arrival with joy.

From that first breath she grew with hope and love. The date remains a special memory for her and those who know her.

Career and Claim to Fame

Paoli began her career with the Bengali television serial Jibon Niye Khela in two thousand three. The show gave her a chance to learn the craft of acting.

She then appeared in other TV serials such as Tithir Atithi and Sonar Harin. Tithir Atithi ran for six years on ETV Bangla and helped her reach many homes.

Her first film project was Teen Yaari Katha, started in two thousand four but released later in two thousand twelve. The first film that the public saw was Agnipariksha, directed by Ravi Kinagi. Between two thousand six and two thousand nine she acted in five Bengali films, gaining experience and fans.

The role that made her widely known came in two thousand nine with the film Kaalbela directed by Goutam Ghose. That performance showed her depth and skill, and audiences praised her work.

Fans can learn more about Paoli on her website. Website is en.wikipedia.org wiki Paoli Dam.

Birthday, Age and Zodiac

Paoli Dam celebrates her birthday on October four nineteen eighty. She is forty five years old today. Her zodiac sign is Libra.

Libra people are known for being fair and balanced. They like harmony and often try to keep peace around them. They enjoy social gatherings and have a good eye for beauty. Paoli's warm smile fits well with the friendly nature of a Libra.

Fun Facts and Legacy

Paoli Dam is an Indian actress who was born on October four nineteen eighty. She is forty five years old and a Libra who loves balance and harmony.

She started on the TV serial Jibon Niye Khela and later shone in Tithir Atithi, Sonar Harin, Agnipariksha and Kaalbela. Her journey from television to famous films shows her talent and hard work.

Fans can still visit her website at en.wikipedia.org wiki Paoli Dam to see more about her bright career and friendly spirit.

Paoli Dam - Quick Facts

Profile Overview of Paoli Dam

Paoli Dam (born 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.

This profile of Paoli Dam covers Early Life and Family Background, Career and Rise to Fame, 2006–2008, 2009–2011 and 2012–present.

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.

Early Life and Family Background of Paoli Dam

Dam was born in Kolkata, West Bengal to a Bengali family, which is originally from Faridpur (now in Bangladesh). Her father and mother are Amol and Papiya Dam respectively. She also has a brother, Mainak.

Dam attended Loreto School in Bowbazar, before passing her Higher Secondary Examination. She was a good student, winning scholarships. Dam was admitted to Vidyasagar College, affiliated with the University of Calcutta, graduating with a degree in chemistry. She earned a postgraduate degree in chemistry from the Rajabazar Science College Campus of the University of Calcutta.

She learnt classical dance and was also interested in theater from an early age, but she never aspired to become an actor.

Career and Rise to Fame of Paoli Dam

Dam began her acting career in Bengali television serials. In 2003, she appeared in Jibon Niye Khela, for Zee Bangla and later in the ETV Bangla serial Tithir Atithi, directed by Jishu Dasgupta; the latter ran for six years. The actress also appeared in Tarpor Chand Uthlo, Sonar Harin and Jaya. Dam has said that she has learned a great deal from Bengali television, and it groomed her for a film career.

2006–2008

Dam's debut Bengali film Teen Yaari Katha, (directed by Sudeshna Roy and Abhijit Guha), began in 2004, but was not released until 2012. Her first film release was Agnipariksha (2006). The film was directed by Ravi Kinagi and produced by Debendra Kuchar; Dam played a supporting role. The actress next appeared in Tulkalam (2007), directed by Haranath Chakraborty and produced by Pijush Saha. Mithun Chakraborty and Rachana Banerjee played the lead male and female characters, respectively. Dam's third Bengali film release was I Love You, in which she had a supporting role as the heroine's friend. In 2008 the actress appeared in the Bengali film Hochheta Ki, a comedy of errors directed by Basu Chatterjee, in which Dam played a Bengali housewife.

2009–2011

In 2009 Dam appeared in seven Bengali films, and came into focus with the success of Kaalbela (directed by Goutam Ghose). Based on a Bengali novel by Samaresh Majumdar, the film's background was the Naxalite movement of the 1980s. Dam played Madhabilata, the girlfriend of a young Naxalite leader, and her performance was praised. In its review, The Times of India appreciated: "Pauli, who plays Madhabilata with such integrity that the pain in her eyes and the romance in her voice charms viewers to believe that she has it in her to lend her face to everything that Madhabilita has epitomised". In an interview, Dam said the film was a "turning point" in her career: "Everybody needs a platform – Kalbela gave me the platform. I had to prove myself". Her other six films released that year were Hochchheta ki, directed by Basu Chatterjee; Jamai Raja, directed by Swapan Saha; Box No. 1313; Mallick Bari; Shob Charitro Kalponik, directed by Rituparno Ghosh and Tinmurti.

In 2010, Dam appeared in eleven Bengali films, including Tara (directed by Bratya Basu), Takhan Teish (directed by Atanu Ghosh), Moner Manush (directed by Goutam Ghose), Kagojer Bou (directed by Bappaditya Bandyopadhyay) and Banshiwala (directed by Anjan Das); five of the eleven are unreleased. Moner Manush was Dam's second film with Ghose; in this film she played Komli, a Baul. In its review, The Times of India found Dam making "sincere efforts in portraying the role of Kamli". The actress later said in an interview that she learned a great deal from working with Ghose.

In 2011, Dam appeared in Chatrak, directed by the Sri Lankan Vimukthi Jayasundara. The actress played Paoli, a Bengali girl, and the film triggered controversy in India when an explicit unsimulated no-body-double sex scene with Dam and Anubrata Basu was leaked on the Internet.

2012–present

In 2012, Dam's first Hindi film Hate Story was released; she also appeared in three Bengali films: Bedroom (directed by Mainak Bhaumik), Elar Char Adhyay (directed by Bappaditya Bandyopadhyay) and Teen Yaari Katha (the actress' first film appearance, directed by Sudeshna Roy and Abhijit Guha). Bedroom's story line revolved around the lives of Kolkata urban couples; Dam played Priyanka, a bored and irritable housewife. Elar Char Adhyay was based on Rabindranath Tagore's literary work Char Adhyay, and was set in British Raj India during the 1940s. Dam played Ela, teacher of a group fighting for Indian independence. Her acting was praised; The Indian Express found Dam's characterization of Ela "wonderful" and The Times of India wrote: "Those who thought Paoli's "Hate Story" outing was all about being bold will be pleasantly surprised by her sheer maturity in reinterpreting boldness in the context of an era long left behind". In Teen Yaari Katha, the actress played a supporting role.

Dam also appeared in Mainak Bhaumik's Family Album. The film, also starring Swastika Mukherjee, deals with an MMS scandal.

In 2014, Dam acted in Chaya Manush. In the film, directed by Arindam De, she played Trisha, a journalist. Later that year, Dam acted in Obhishopto Nighty (cursed nighty), directed by Birsa Dasgupta. Dam played the character of Miss Monica, a Bengali bar singer of the 1980s in the comedy-romantic film. Dam said that she was initially reluctant to accept the role, but later realised that it was a "love story". Her next releases were the drama film Sada Canvas and the romantic comedy Hercules, directed by Abhijit Guha and Sudeshna Roy. Dam described her character in Hercules, Minu, as "practical, grounded and not driven by emotions". Her first 2015 release was Anjan Das' Ajana Batash, in which she played Deepa, who works in an ad agency in Kolkata, "lost in depression amongst all the affluence".

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