Idhika Paul | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 July 1998 Kolkata, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2019—present |
| Notable work | Priyotoma |
Idhika Paul (born 2 July [1] [2] ) is an Indian Bengali television and film actress. She predominantly works in Tollywood besides few ventures in the Dhallywood film industry. Paul is best known for her role in the highest grossing Bangladeshi film of all time Priyotoma (2023). [3] [4] [5] [2]
Idhika Paul made her silver screen debut with Himel Ashraf's Priyotoma and gained immense fame for her role as Eti in the film. Her bubbly and spontaneous performance alongside Shakib Khan, won her love from Bangladeshi fans as they recognise her as Priyotoma.
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Priyotoma | Iti | Bangladeshi film | [6] |
| 2024 | Khadaan † | Latika | Post production | [7] |
| 2025 | Bohurup † | TBA | Announced | |
| Borbaad † | TBA | Announced; Bangladeshi film | [8] |
 | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources .(January 2024) |
| Year | Serial | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Arabbya Rajani | Rajkumari Rani | Colors Bangla |
| 2019–2020 | Kapalkundala | Padmabati | Star Jalsha |
| 2019–2021 | Beder Meye Jyotsna | Lakkhi | Sun Bangla |
| 2021 | Rimli | Rimli | Zee Bangla |
| 2022 | Pilu | Ranjini Basu Mallick "Ranja" |
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