Iris Maity was born in 1993 in West Bengal, India. She pursued her early education in science and later completed her MBA in Marketing from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. Coming from a sports-oriented family, her father Bhaskar Maity was a football player who represented India in the 1979 Asian Games, while her mother is a homemaker. Iris has a younger brother and grew up in a supportive environment that encouraged her artistic pursuits.
Her career began when she won Miss India Tourism Metropolitan in 2007 and later Get Gorgeous Season 5 in 2008, which secured her a modeling contract with Channel V India and ICE Model Management. She transitioned into acting with her debut film Soch Lo (2010) and gained further recognition through reality shows like Bigg Boss Bangla (2013). Known for her striking looks and multifaceted skills, Iris has carved a niche in both modeling and acting.