Based on a novel by Nabarun Bhattacharya, Jatismara is a dark, surreal drama. One scene shows Paoli’s character involved in a semi-public act inside a cramped phone booth. The scene is deliberately awkward, uncomfortable, and shot with harsh fluorescent lighting. Unlike the glamorized intimacy of Charulata 2011 , this scene is meant to feel voyeuristic and grimy, highlighting the desperation of the character. It is a bold scene in the truest sense—unsexy, unsettling, and unforgettable.
| Year | Film | Role / Notes | |------|------|----------------| | 2011 | Chatrak (Mushroom) | First major role; a Bengali art-house film directed by Vimukthi Jayasundara. | | 2011 | Hate Story | Breakthrough Hindi film role as – a woman seeking revenge through seduction and manipulation. | | 2013 | Saare Jahaan Se Mehnga | Supporting role in a social satire. | | 2014 | Zindagi 50-50 | Role in a sex comedy-drama. | | 2015 | Ishq Ke Parindey | Lead in a romantic drama. | | 2015 | Lal Bihari | Bengali film with comic undertones. | | 2016 | Dark Chocolate | Played a complex role inspired by a real-life murder case. | | 2017 | Mukti | Bengali film exploring personal freedom. | | 2018 | Bhoga Megh | Bengali drama. | | 2020 | Ratri Ke Yatri | Short film. | | 2022 | Tokhon Kuasa | Bengali OTT release. | Based on a novel by Nabarun Bhattacharya, Jatismara