Indian actress (born 1993)
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]
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] 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
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Music videos
Awards and nominations
See also
References
^ "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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