Born and raised in Ahmedabad, Niilam Paanchal is an Indian TV and film actress known for her national award-winning role Leela in Gujarati film Hellaro (2019). She has acted in Gujarati, Marathi, and Hindi daily soaps. Niilam produced Gujarati play Ek Daal Na Pankhlati, Khobo Bharine Zindagi, Pati Patni ane Vavajhodu, Geet Gunjan, and Chhutta Chheda. She has worked in Hindi serials like Ishqbaaaz (2018), Veera (2014), Ruk Jana Nahi (2012), Hamari Devarani (2008-2011) and Bharat Bhagya Vidhata (2019). In 2018, Niilam was the part of the Hrithik Roshan starrer Kaabil, which also marks her Bollywood debut.