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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 6, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth4 October 1980

Age44 Years

BirthplaceKolkata, West Bengal

ProfessionActress

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseArjun Deb

FamilyFather - Amol Dam; Mother - Papiya Dam; Brother - Mainak Dam

Paoli Dam Biography

Paoli Dam is an Indian actress from Kolkata known for a wide-ranging body of work in Bengali and Hindi cinema, television and streaming series. With a film

Early life and background
Paoli Dam was born on 4 October 1980 in Kolkata, West Bengal. Raised in a Bengali family with parental roots in what is now Faridpur, Bangladesh, she completed her schooling at Loreto School in Bowbazar, Kolkata. She went on to study chemistry, earning a bachelor’s degree from Vidyasagar College for Women and a master’s degree from Rajabazar Science College (now University College of Science, Technology and Agriculture) in Kolkata. During her student years she took part in theatre productions and received scholarships for academic performance.

Career
Paoli began her on-screen career in Bengali television, making an early appearance in the Zee Bangla series Jibon Niye Khela (1999). She later played roles in other regional TV serials, including Tithir Atithi on ETV Bangla, where she took on a negative character, and series for channels such as Tara TV and Star Jalsha.

Her film debut came with Teen Yaari Katha, a production completed in 2004 that reached audiences later; her first Bengali theatrical release was Agnipariksha (2006), in which she played the role of Pooja. Over the next decade she established herself in Bengali cinema with performances in titles like I Love You (2007), Kaalbela (2009)—a role that brought her widespread notice and included work as a playback singer—and Moner Manush (2010), where she appeared alongside Prosenjit Chatterjee as Komli.

Paoli made her Bollywood debut with Hate Story (2012) and has continued to work across language industries. She appeared in the Konkani film Baga Beach (2013) and took lead roles in Bengali features such as Promotion (2013), Chaya Manush (2014), Konttho (2019) and Ektu Sore Bosun (2023). Her filmography also includes the Bangladeshi production Swatta (2017).

On the digital front, Dam played the title character in the Hindi short Mirchi Malini from the anthology Teen Paheliyan (2018). She led the Bengali web series Kaali (2018–2020) on ZEE5, which was also produced in Hindi. In 2020 she appeared in the Netflix film Bulbbul, followed by the ZEE5 release Raat Baaki Hai (2021). She has been featured in prominent web series roles as Shabnam Saxena in The Great Indian Murder (2022) on Disney+ Hotstar, Indrani Roy in Karm Yuddh (2022) on Disney+ Hotstar, and Saloni Debral in Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley (2023) on SonyLIV.

Public profile
Throughout her career Paoli Dam has been recognized with several industry awards. Honors listed include viewers’ choice and critics’ awards at film festivals and ceremonies, a Most Desirable Women recognition from the Calcutta Times in 2014, acting awards at the Bengal Film Journalists’ Association and Zee Cine Awards for performances in Bengali films, a Bharat Bangladesh Film Award, the IWM Digital Award for a supporting role in Bulbbul, and other acknowledgments through 2023.

She has posed for magazine covers including Indulge Express, Sananda and Anandalok, and has trained in classical dance. Known for her fitness routine and affection for dogs, she has also been photographed and profiled for her workout regimen and personal interests.

Personal life
Paoli Dam is married to Arjun Deb; the couple married on 4 December 2017. Her parents are Amol Dam and Papiya Dam, and she has a brother named Mainak Dam. She follows Hinduism, is a non-vegetarian, and has stated hobbies such as reading and travelling. Her listed height is approximately 168 cm (5'6"), with black hair and black eyes.

Latest updates
Recent entries in her credited work include the 2023 Bengali film Ektu Sore Bosun and the 2023 SonyLIV web series Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley. She continued to appear in notable Hindi-language streaming projects through 2022 and 2023, reflecting an ongoing presence in both regional and national productions.

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Recent Work

Ektu Sore Bosun

Bengali film released in 2023

2023
Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley

Hindi web series streamed on SonyLIV in 2023; Paoli played Saloni Debral

2023
Bulbbul

Hindi film released on Netflix in 2020; Paoli played Binodini

2020
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut television role in Jibon Niye Khela (1999)
  2. First Bengali theatrical release Agnipariksha (2006)
  3. Notable performance in Kaalbela (2009) with playback singing
  4. Bollywood debut in Hate Story (2012)
  5. Award-winning performances at BFJA and Zee Cine Awards
  6. Leading roles in web series Kaali (2018–2020) and multiple OTT projects (2020–2023)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paoli Dam born?

Paoli Dam was born on 4 October 1980.

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Paoli Dam is known for actress.

What is Paoli Dam’s marital status?

Paoli Dam's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Paoli Dam married to?

Paoli Dam is publicly listed as married to Arjun Deb.