From Paoli Dam To Swastika Mukherjee: 5 Bengali Actresses Who Left A Mark In Bollywood

Bengali films are known very well for their eccentric plots and creatively artistic filmmaking. Apart from the directors and scriptwriters, the actors must be appreciated for their commitment to their respective characters. Some Bengali actresses have left us spellbound with their phenomenal performances. From Paoli Dam to Swastika Mukherjee, these women have left a deep mark on the audience.

Here are some of the most prominent Bengali actresses who have made their place in not only the Bengali film industry but also in Bollywood.

Rituparna Sen

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One of the earliest Bengali actresses to catch the attention of Bollywood is Rituparna Sen. She made her Bollywood debut in 1994 with ‘Teesra Kaun’. After that, she has been seen in movies like ‘Main, Meri Patni... Aur Woh!’, ‘Bumm Bumm Bole’, ‘Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji’, and ‘Do Knot Disturb’.

Paoli Dam

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People’s stereotype of a Bengali woman being bold and beautiful comes especially true when Paoli Dam enters the screen. She made her Bollywood debut in 2012 with Hate Story. She was remembered as a bold actress from the film until she proved her versatility with ‘Bulbbul’, ‘Ankur Arora Murder Case’, ‘Yaara Silly Silly’, ‘Gang of Ghosts’, and ‘Raat Baaki Hai’.

Swastika Mukherjee

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The Bengali actress Swastika Mukherjee is a well-established name in the Bengali film industry. She made her acting debut with Devdasi, a Bengali TV series, in 2001. Some of her prominent roles in Bollywood and OTT are Paatal Lok, Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach, Qala, and Dil Bechara.

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Raima Sen

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Raima Sen is another name of the Bengali film industry that has won people’s hearts in Bollywood. She has been seen in many Bollywood films including a recent release ‘The Vaccine War’.

She made her Bollywood debut with ‘Godmother’ in 1999. After that she was seen in ‘Parineeta’, ‘Honeymoon Travels’ and 'Manorama: Six Feet Under', and series like ‘The Last Hour’ and ‘Mai’.

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Konkona Sen

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Konkona Sen is one of the most amazing actresses that the Bengali film industry has given to Bollywood. She started her career as a Bengali child actor and entered Bollywood in her youth. The actress is best known for her films like ‘Wake Up Sid’, ‘Page 3’, ‘Talvar’, ‘Aaja Nachle’ and ‘Life In A Metro’.