Pranutan Bahl

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Pranutan Bahl
Pranutan Bahl, 12th Radio Mirchi Music Awards 2020 (1) (cropped).jpg
Bahl in 2020
Born (1993-03-10) 10 March 1993 (age 32) [1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Alma mater Government Law College
University of Mumbai
Occupations
  • Actress
  • lawyer
Years active2019–present
Parents
Family Mukherjee-Samarth family

Pranutan Bahl (born 10 March 1993) is an Indian actress and a professional lawyer, who primarily works in Hindi films. The daughter of actors Mohnish Bahl and Ekta Sohini, [2] Bahl made her acting debut with Notebook (2019) for which she received a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She has since starred in Helmet (2021) and Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani (2024). [3]

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Early life and background

Bahl was born on 10 March 1993 to actors Mohnish Bahl and Ekta Sohini in Mumbai, Maharashtra. [4] She is the granddaughter of actress Nutan and Rajnish Bahl. [5] She is also the grandniece of Tanuja, the niece of Kajol and Tanisha Mukerji. Her maternal great-grandparents were Shobhna Samarth and Kumarsen Samarth, and great-great-grandmother was Rattan Bai. [6] She was named Pranutan after her grandmother, famous actress Nutan.

She completed her graduation in Legal Science & Law (B.L.S. LLB) from Government Law College and obtained Master of Laws (LLM) degree from University of Mumbai, both in Mumbai. Bahl is a professional lawyer. [7] [8]

Career

Bahl started her career with the short film Essential Like No Other, portraying Kaira Khanna. [9]

Bahl made her film debut in 2019 with Notebook opposite Zaheer Iqbal. She portrayed a Kashmiri teacher, Firdaus Quadri. [10] [11] A critic of Bollywood Hungama noted, "Pranutan Bahl is stunning and has a supreme screen presence. She delivers a first-rate performance." [12] Charu Thakur from India Today stated, "Keeping with the simplicity of their characters, Pranutan and Zaheer bring out the innocence they are required to". [13] She received Screen Award for Best Female Debut and Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut nominations for her performance. [14]

Bahl next appeared in the 2021 film Helmet , opposite Aparshakti Khurana. [15] [16] The film tries to change the taboo and hesitancy associated with use of condoms in India. She portrayed Rupali, a girl who supplies floral arrangements in weddings. It released on ZEE5. [17] Deccan Herald noted, "Pranutan, impresses in a couple of scenes but deserved a meatier role". [18] While Times of India said, "She portrays her character convincingly". [19]

Following a two year hiatus, Bahl played a loud Punjabi girl, Mandy who is in love with a gay opposite Sunny Singh. [20] The film was released on JioCinema. [21] Filmfare's Rachit Gupta opined that despite little focus on her character, she delivers a "wonderfully wicked performance". [22]

Bahl will next star in the English-Hindi bilingual musical romance film Coco & Nut opposite Rahsaan Noor. [23] [24]

Filmography

Films

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2017Essential Like No OtherKaira KhannaShort film [25]
2019 Notebook Firdaus Quadri [26]
2021 Helmet Rupali [27]
2024 Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani Mandy [28]
2025Coco & Nut†TBA English-Hindi bilingual [29]

Music videos

YearTitleSinger(s)Ref.
2020Phir HasengeVibhas[ citation needed ]
2021Kaise Hum Bataye Nikhita Gandhi [30]
Lag Raha Hai Dil Deewana Palak Muchhal [31]
Rona NahiRaj Barman [32]
2022BaarishGurnazar[ citation needed ]
2023Heart Di Beat Pe Nikhita Gandhi [33]
Mehendi Lagi Hai Stebin Ben, Shakshi Holkar [34]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2019 Screen Awards Best Female Debut Notebook Nominated [35]
2020 Filmfare Awards Best Female Debut Nominated [36]
2022 Filmfare OTT Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Web Original Film (Female) Helmet Nominated [37]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Pranutan Bahl cuts cake as Notebook co-star Zaheer Iqbal sings Happy Birthday. Watch video". India Today. 11 March 2019.
  2. ↑ "Notebook trailer: Zaheer Iqbal, Pranutan Bahl fall in love without ever seeing each other in this Salman Khan production". Grazia. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  3. ↑ "Pranutan Bahl Is A Star On The Rise- Interview". Grazia. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "Pranutan celebrates 27th birthday with dad Mohnish Bahl and family. See pic". India Today. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  5. ↑ "Pranutan Bahl revisits her grandmother Nutan's timeless melody". Hindustan Times. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
  6. ↑ "Tanuja and Kajol welcome Pranutan Bahl to Bollywood; see their messages". Mid Day. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  7. ↑ "Here's all you need to know about Notebook actress and Mohnish Bahl's daughter Pranutan Bahl". Mid Day. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
  8. ↑ "In Bed With Pranutan Bahl: "I regret not meeting my grandma, Nutan"". Mid Day. 2 October 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  9. ↑ "VIDEO: Nutan's grand daughter Pranutan's acting debut with Tropicana ad! Proves her comedy skills too!". ABP News. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  10. ↑ "Notebook 2019 Full Movie". Amazon Prime Video. June 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
  11. ↑ "Notebook' special screening: Salman Khan and family along with Bollywood stars grace the movie premiere". The Times of India. Times of India. 28 March 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
  12. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (28 March 2019). "Notebook Movie Review: The boasts of exemplary performances and is beautifully shot". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  13. ↑ Thakur, Charu (29 March 2019). "Notebook Movie Review: Salman Khan launches Zaheer Iqbal and Pranutan Bahl in a stunning romance". India Today. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  14. ↑ "Zaheer Iqbal and Pranutan Bahl's Notebook Box Office Collection". Bollywood Hungama. 29 March 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  15. ↑ "Helmet: Aparshakti Khurana and Pranutan Bahl play leads in Dino Morea's comedy drama". India Today. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  16. ↑ "'Helmet': Here's a glimpse of love in the time of corona from the Aparshakti Khurana and Pranutan Bahl starrer". The Times of India. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  17. ↑ "Aparshakti Khurana, Pranutan Bahl, Abhishek Banerjee starrer Helmet to premiere on ZEE5 on September 3". Bollywood Hungama. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  18. ↑ "'Helmet' Movie Review: Aparshakti Khurana impresses in a watchable comedy drama". Deccan Herald. 28 March 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  19. ↑ "Helmet Movie Review: The film delivers the social message with a good dose of humour". Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  20. ↑ Singh, Simran (26 September 2024). "Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani trailer: Sunny Singh, Aditya Seal play lovers, Pranutan Bahl turns evil in queer romance". DNA India.
  21. ↑ "Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani trailer out: Sunny Singh romances Aditya Seal in same-sex love story; film to stream on JioCinema from October 4". Bollywood Hungama. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  22. ↑ "Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani review - Jaded romance between men". Filmfare. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  23. ↑ Whittock, Jesse (18 January 2024). "Pranutan Bahl, From Famous Indian Acting Family, Pairs With Rahsaan Noor For Rom-Com 'Coco & Nut'". Deadline.
  24. ↑ "Pranutan Bahl to make her Hollywood debut with Coco & Nut alongside Rahsaan Noor". Filmfare.
  25. ↑ "Exclusive - Try these Pranutan Bahl approved accessories and make Har Pal Fashionable". Filmfare. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
  26. ↑ "Notebook poster: Salman Khan introduces Nutan's granddaughter Pranutan Bahl and Zaheer Iqbal". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  27. ↑ "The script was unique, excited me as an actor: Pranutan Bahl on her film 'Helmet'". Deccan Herald. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  28. ↑ Kanabar, Nirali. "Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani OTT release date: Stream Aditya Seal, Sunny Singh's romantic film on THIS platform". OTT Play.
  29. ↑ Whittock, Jesse (18 January 2024). "Pranutan Bahl, From Famous Indian Acting Family, Pairs With Rahsaan Noor For Rom-Com 'Coco & Nut'". Deadline. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  30. ↑ "Pranutan reveals her look in the music video of 'Kaise Hum Bataye' sung by Nikhita Gandhi". Mid Day. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  31. ↑ "Palak Muchhal's Lag Raha Hai Dil Deewana ft. Pranutan Bahl and Shivam Bhaargava - Music Video". Zee Music Company - Youtube. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  32. ↑ "Raj Barman's Rona Nahi, featuring Pranutan Bahl and Omkar Kapoor - Music Video". Zee Music Company - Youtube. 20 July 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  33. ↑ Heart Di Beat Te ft. Pranutan Bahl sung by Nikhita Gandhi - Zee Music Company, 15 February 2023, retrieved 4 April 2023
  34. ↑ Mehendi Lagi Hai - Stebin Ben & Pranutan Bahl | Gaurav Jang | Sakshi Holkar | Danish Sabri | wedding, 26 January 2023, retrieved 7 April 2023
  35. ↑ "26th Star Screen Awards | 2019 : Full show and winners". Disney+ Hotstar. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  36. ↑ "Presenting the winners of the 65th Amazon Filmfare Awards 2020". Filmfare . 6 November 2021. Archived from the original on 16 February 2020.
  37. ↑ "Filmfare OTT Awards 2022". filmfare.com. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
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