Pranutan Bahl Explained

Pranutan Bahl
Birth Date:1993 3, df=yes[1]
Birth Place:Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Alma Mater:Government Law College & University of Mumbai, Mumbai
Father:Mohnish Bahl
Mother:Ekta Sohini
Yearsactive:2019–present
Family:Mukherjee-Samarth family

Pranutan Bahl (born 10 March 1993) is an Indian actress and a professional lawyer, who primarily works in Hindi films. She is 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).[3]

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 and the niece of Kajol and Tanisha Mukerji.[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] Bollywood Hungama noted, "Pranutan Bahl is stunning and has a supreme screen presence. She delivers a first-rate performance."[12] India Today mentioned, "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]

Bahl will next star in the musical romance film Coco & Nut alongside Rahsaan Noor.[20] [21]

Filmography

Films

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YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2017Essential Like No OtherKaira KhannaShort film[22]
2019NotebookFirdaus Quadri[23]
2021HelmetRupali[24]
2025Coco & Nut English-Hindi bilingual; pre-production[25]

Music videos

YearTitleSinger(s)Ref.
2020Phir HasengeVibhas
2021Kaise Hum BatayeNikhita Gandhi[26]
Lag Raha Hai Dil DeewanaPalak Muchhal[27]
Rona NahiRaj Barman[28]
2022BaarishGurnazar
2023Heart Di Beat PeNikhita Gandhi
Mehendi Lagi HaiStebin Ben, Shakshi Holkar

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2019Screen AwardsBest Female DebutNotebook[29]
2020Filmfare AwardsBest Female Debut[30]
2022Filmfare OTT AwardsBest Supporting Actor in a Web Original Film (Female)Helmet[31]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pranutan Bahl cuts cake as Notebook co-star Zaheer Iqbal sings Happy Birthday. Watch video. India Today. 11 March 2019.
  2. Web site: Notebook trailer: Zaheer Iqbal, Pranutan Bahl fall in love without ever seeing each other in this Salman Khan production. Grazia. 22 February 2019.
  3. Web site: Pranutan Bahl Is A Star On The Rise- Interview. Grazia. 21 September 2021. 25 May 2022.
  4. Web site: Pranutan celebrates 27th birthday with dad Mohnish Bahl and family. See pic. India Today. 11 March 2020.
  5. Web site: Pranutan Bahl revisits her grandmother Nutan's timeless melody. 3 July 2022. Hindustan Times.
  6. Web site: Tanuja and Kajol welcome Pranutan Bahl to Bollywood; see their messages. 4 November 2020. Mid Day.
  7. Web site: Here's all you need to know about Notebook actress and Mohnish Bahl's daughter Pranutan Bahl. 4 May 2019. Mid Day.
  8. Web site: In Bed With Pranutan Bahl: "I regret not meeting my grandma, Nutan". 4 November 2021. Mid Day.
  9. Web site: VIDEO: Nutan's grand daughter Pranutan's acting debut with Tropicana ad! Proves her comedy skills too! . 15 November 2018 . ABP News.
  10. Web site: Notebook 2019 Full Movie. June 2019. 1 July 2019. Amazon Prime Video.
  11. Web site: Notebook' special screening: Salman Khan and family along with Bollywood stars grace the movie premiere. Times of India. 29 March 2019.
  12. Web site: Hungama . Bollywood . Notebook Movie Review: The boasts of exemplary performances and is beautifully shot . Bollywood Hungama . 30 March 2019.
  13. Web site: Thakur . Charu . Notebook Movie Review: Salman Khan launches Zaheer Iqbal and Pranutan Bahl in a stunning romance . India Today . 30 March 2019.
  14. Web site: Zaheer Iqbal and Pranutan Bahl's Notebook Box Office Collection . Bollywood Hungama . 2 April 2019.
  15. Web site: 20 December 2019. Helmet: Aparshakti Khurana and Pranutan Bahl play leads in Dino Morea's comedy drama. 27 August 2021. India Today.
  16. Web site: 26 June 2020. 'Helmet': Here's a glimpse of love in the time of corona from the Aparshakti Khurana and Pranutan Bahl starrer. 27 August 2021. The Times of India.
  17. Web site: Aparshakti Khurana, Pranutan Bahl, Abhishek Banerjee starrer Helmet to premiere on ZEE5 on September 3. 20 August 2021. Bollywood Hungama. 27 August 2021.
  18. Web site: 'Helmet' Movie Review: Aparshakti Khurana impresses in a watchable comedy drama. Deccan Herald. 3 September 2021.
  19. Web site: Helmet Movie Review: The film delivers the social message with a good dose of humour. Times of India. 4 September 2021.
  20. Web site: Whittock . Jesse . Pranutan Bahl, From Famous Indian Acting Family, Pairs With Rahsaan Noor For Rom-Com ‘Coco & Nut’ . Deadline . Deadline.
  21. Web site: Pranutan Bahl to make her Hollywood debut with Coco & Nut alongside Rahsaan Noor . Filmfare . Filmfare.
  22. Web site: Exclusive - Try these Pranutan Bahl approved accessories and make Har Pal Fashionable. Filmfare. 29 March 2020.
  23. Web site: Notebook poster: Salman Khan introduces Nutan's granddaughter Pranutan Bahl and Zaheer Iqbal. Hindustan Times. 25 May 2019.
  24. Web site: The script was unique, excited me as an actor: Pranutan Bahl on her film 'Helmet'. 31 August 2021. Deccan Herald.
  25. Web site: Whittock . Jesse . Pranutan Bahl, From Famous Indian Acting Family, Pairs With Rahsaan Noor For Rom-Com ‘Coco & Nut’ . Deadline . Deadline.
  26. Web site: Pranutan reveals her look in the music video of 'Kaise Hum Bataye' sung by Nikhita Gandhi. Mid Day. 29 May 2021.
  27. Web site: Palak Muchhal's Lag Raha Hai Dil Deewana ft. Pranutan Bahl and Shivam Bhaargava - Music Video. Zee Music Company - Youtube. 23 June 2021.
  28. Web site: Raj Barman's Rona Nahi, featuring Pranutan Bahl and Omkar Kapoor - Music Video. Zee Music Company - Youtube. 21 July 2021.
  29. Web site: 26th Star Screen Awards 2019 : Full show and winners. 16 November 2021 . Disney+ Hotstar . en.
  30. Web site: 6 November 2021. Presenting the winners of the 65th Amazon Filmfare Awards 2020. live. Filmfare. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20200216133526/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/presenting-the-winners-of-the-65th-amazon-filmfare-awards-2020_-39101.html . 16 February 2020 .
  31. Web site: Filmfare OTT Awards 2022. 2022-12-04. filmfare.com. en.