A polite/respectful way to ask 'who' (used to inquire about someone's identity).
失礼ですが、どなたでしょうか?
Excuse me, who is this?
会場にどなたか知っている人はいますか?
Is there anyone here you know?
電話でどなたをお呼びですかと尋ねられた。
On the phone I was asked, 'Who are you calling?'