Paoli Dam Age, Wiki and Bio

Paoli Dam

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth4/10/1980
Age44 years
BirthplaceKolkata

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolLoreto School in Bowbazar, Kolkata
College/University
  • Vidyasagar College for Women, Kolkata
  • Rajabazar Science College (now University College of Science, Technology and Agriculture), Kolkata
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Vidyasagar College for Women, Kolkata
  • Master's degree in Chemistry from Rajabazar Science College (now University College of Science, Technology and Agriculture), Kolkata

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Reading Books
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Vikram Chatterjee (actor; rumoured)
  • Arjun Deb (restaurateur)
Marriage Date4/12/2017

Family

FatherAmol Dam
MotherPapiya Dam
Siblings
BrotherMainak Dam
SisterNone
SpouseArjun Deb

Career

Debut
Bengali FilmAgnipariksha (2006) as Pooja
Hindi FilmHate Story (2012) as Kavya Krishna
TVJibon Niye Khela (1999) on Zee Bangla
Awards
  • Most Desirable Women Award by Calcutta Times in 2014
  • 'Viewers' Choice Award for Best Actress' for her performance in the Bengali film 'Natoker Moto' (2015) at the Hyderabad Bengali Film Festival in 2016
  • 'Women of Substance Award' at the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards 2017
  • 'Best Actor Female' for her performance in the Bengali film 'Natoker Moto' at BFJA awards 2017
  • 'Best Actor Female Bangla Award' at the Zee Cine Awards 2017 for her performance in the Bengali film 'Khawto'
  • An award at the She Awards Leadership 2022 by The Telegraph
  • 'Best actress in a Leading Role' at Bharat Bangladesh Film Awards 2019 for her performance in the Bengali film 'Konttho'
  • 'Best Supporting Actress in a Digital Film' at the IWM Digital Awards for her performance in the Hindi film 'Bulbbul' (2020)
  • 'Most Versatile Actor' in 2023

Favourites

Food
  • Fish Curry
  • Rice
  • Chilly Chicken
BeverageTea
Travel DestinationMacau
ColourBlack

Some Lesser Known Facts

Paoli Dam was born in a Bengali family in India with ancestral roots in Faridpur, now in Bangladesh.
She excelled in academics during her school and college years and received multiple scholarships.
Her television debut was in the Bengali series 'Jibon Niye Khela' (1999) followed by 'Tithir Atithi' on ETV Bangla (now Colors Bangla) where she portrayed a negative character.
In 2009, she gained acclaim for her role as Madhabilata in the Bengali movie 'Kaalbela.'
Paoli Dam starred alongside Prosenjit Chatterjee in the 2010 Bengali film 'Moner Manush,' playing the character of Komli.
In 2011, a controversial video clip from the Bengali film 'Chatrak' featuring Dam caused a stir on the internet due to its explicit content.
She portrayed the character of Gunja in the 2013 Bengali film 'Promotion' opposite Indraneil Sengupta.
Paoli Dam has appeared in various Indian Bengali films like 'I Love You' (2007), 'Thana Theke Aschi' (2010), 'Elar Char Adhyay' (2012), 'Chaya Manush' (2014), 'Konttho' (2019), and 'Ektu Sore Bosun' (2023).
In the Konkani-language film 'Baga Beach' (2013), directed by Laxmikant Shetgaonkar, she portrayed the character of Sobha.