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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| Born | 10 March 1993[1] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Alma mater | Government Law College & University of Mumbai, Mumbai |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
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| Family | Mukherjee-Samarth family |
Early life and background
editBahl 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
editBahl 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
editFilms
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2017 | Essential Like No Other | Kaira Khanna | Short film | [25] |
| 2019 | Notebook | Firdaus Quadri | [26] | |
| 2021 | Helmet | Rupali | [27] | |
| 2024 | Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani | Mandy | [28] | |
| 2025 | Coco & Nut † | TBA | English-Hindi bilingual | [29] |
Music videos
edit| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Phir Hasenge | Vibhas | [citation needed] |
| 2021 | Kaise Hum Bataye | Nikhita Gandhi | [30] |
| Lag Raha Hai Dil Deewana | Palak Muchhal | [31] | |
| Rona Nahi | Raj Barman | [32] | |
| 2022 | Baarish | Gurnazar | [citation needed] |
| 2023 | Heart Di Beat Pe | Nikhita Gandhi | [33] |
| Mehendi Lagi Hai | Stebin Ben, Shakshi Holkar | [34] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "Pranutan Bahl cuts cake as Notebook co-star Zaheer Iqbal sings Happy Birthday. Watch video". India Today. 11 March 2019.
- ^ "Notebook trailer: Zaheer Iqbal, Pranutan Bahl fall in love without ever seeing each other in this Salman Khan production". Grazia. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- ^ "Pranutan Bahl Is A Star On The Rise- Interview". Grazia. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "Pranutan celebrates 27th birthday with dad Mohnish Bahl and family. See pic". India Today. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
- ^ "Pranutan Bahl revisits her grandmother Nutan's timeless melody". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ^ "Tanuja and Kajol welcome Pranutan Bahl to Bollywood; see their messages". Mid Day. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ "Here's all you need to know about Notebook actress and Mohnish Bahl's daughter Pranutan Bahl". Mid Day. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- ^ "In Bed With Pranutan Bahl: "I regret not meeting my grandma, Nutan"". Mid Day. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "VIDEO: Nutan's grand daughter Pranutan's acting debut with Tropicana ad! Proves her comedy skills too!". ABP News. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ "Notebook 2019 Full Movie". Amazon Prime Video. June 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ "Notebook' special screening: Salman Khan and family along with Bollywood stars grace the movie premiere". Times of India. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood. "Notebook Movie Review: The boasts of exemplary performances and is beautifully shot". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ Thakur, Charu. "Notebook Movie Review: Salman Khan launches Zaheer Iqbal and Pranutan Bahl in a stunning romance". India Today. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "Zaheer Iqbal and Pranutan Bahl's Notebook Box Office Collection". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
- ^ "Helmet: Aparshakti Khurana and Pranutan Bahl play leads in Dino Morea's comedy drama". India Today. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "'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.
- ^ "Aparshakti Khurana, Pranutan Bahl, Abhishek Banerjee starrer Helmet to premiere on ZEE5 on September 3". Bollywood Hungama. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "'Helmet' Movie Review: Aparshakti Khurana impresses in a watchable comedy drama". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ "Helmet Movie Review: The film delivers the social message with a good dose of humour". Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ "Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani review - Jaded romance between men". Filmfare. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse. "Pranutan Bahl, From Famous Indian Acting Family, Pairs With Rahsaan Noor For Rom-Com 'Coco & Nut'". Deadline. Deadline.
- ^ "Pranutan Bahl to make her Hollywood debut with Coco & Nut alongside Rahsaan Noor". Filmfare. Filmfare.
- ^ "Exclusive - Try these Pranutan Bahl approved accessories and make Har Pal Fashionable". Filmfare. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
- ^ "Notebook poster: Salman Khan introduces Nutan's granddaughter Pranutan Bahl and Zaheer Iqbal". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
- ^ "The script was unique, excited me as an actor: Pranutan Bahl on her film 'Helmet'". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ Kanabar, Nirali. "Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani OTT release date: Stream Aditya Seal, Sunny Singh's romantic film on THIS platform". OTT Play. OTT Play.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse. "Pranutan Bahl, From Famous Indian Acting Family, Pairs With Rahsaan Noor For Rom-Com 'Coco & Nut'". Deadline. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Pranutan reveals her look in the music video of 'Kaise Hum Bataye' sung by Nikhita Gandhi". Mid Day. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ "Palak Muchhal's Lag Raha Hai Dil Deewana ft. Pranutan Bahl and Shivam Bhaargava - Music Video". Zee Music Company - Youtube. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Raj Barman's Rona Nahi, featuring Pranutan Bahl and Omkar Kapoor - Music Video". Zee Music Company - Youtube. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ Heart Di Beat Te ft. Pranutan Bahl sung by Nikhita Gandhi - Zee Music Company, retrieved 4 April 2023
- ^ Mehendi Lagi Hai - Stebin Ben & Pranutan Bahl | Gaurav Jang | Sakshi Holkar | Danish Sabri | wedding, retrieved 7 April 2023
- ^ "26th Star Screen Awards | 2019 : Full show and winners". Disney+ Hotstar. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ "Presenting the winners of the 65th Amazon Filmfare Awards 2020". Filmfare. 6 November 2021. Archived from the original on 16 February 2020.
- ^ "Filmfare OTT Awards 2022". filmfare.com. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
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