Pranutan Bahl
Bahl in 2020
Born (1993-03-10) 10 March 1993[1]
Alma materGovernment Law College & University of Mumbai, Mumbai
Occupations
  • Actress
  • lawyer
Years active2019–present
Parents
FamilyMukherjee-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 Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut nomination. 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 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]

Filmography

Films

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Essential Like No Other Kaira Khanna Short film [20]
2019 Notebook Firdaus Quadri [21]
2021 Helmet Rupali [22]

Music videos

Year Title Singer(s) Ref.
2020 Phir Hasenge Vibhas
2021 Kaise Hum Bataye Nikhita Gandhi [23]
Lag Rha Hai Dil Deewana Palak Muchhal [24]
Rona Nahi Raj Barman [25]
2022 Baarish Gurnazar
2023 Heart Di Beat Pe Nikhita Gandhi [26]
Mehendi Lagi Hai Stebin Ben, Shakshi Holkar [27]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2019 Screen Awards Best Female Debut Notebook Nominated [28]
2020 Filmfare Awards Best Female Debut Nominated [29]
2022 Filmfare OTT Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Web Original Film (Female) Helmet Nominated [30]

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. 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. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  5. "Pranutan Bahl revisits her grandmother Nutan's timeless melody". Hindustan Times. 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. 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". Times of India. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
  12. Hungama, Bollywood. "Notebook Movie Review: The boasts of exemplary performances and is beautifully shot". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  13. Thakur, Charu. "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. 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. 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. "Exclusive - Try these Pranutan Bahl approved accessories and make Har Pal Fashionable". Filmfare. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
  21. "Notebook poster: Salman Khan introduces Nutan's granddaughter Pranutan Bahl and Zaheer Iqbal". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  22. "The script was unique, excited me as an actor: Pranutan Bahl on her film 'Helmet'". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  23. "Pranutan reveals her look in the music video of 'Kaise Hum Bataye' sung by Nikhita Gandhi". Mid Day. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
  24. "Palak Muchhal's Lag Raha Hai Dil Deewana ft. Pranutan Bahl and Shivam Bhaargava - Music Video". Zee Music Company - Youtube. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  25. "Raj Barman's Rona Nahi, featuring Pranutan Bahl and Omkar Kapoor - Music Video". Zee Music Company - Youtube. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  26. Heart Di Beat Te ft. Pranutan Bahl sung by Nikhita Gandhi - Zee Music Company, retrieved 4 April 2023
  27. Mehendi Lagi Hai - Stebin Ben & Pranutan Bahl | Gaurav Jang | Sakshi Holkar | Danish Sabri | wedding, retrieved 7 April 2023
  28. "26th Star Screen Awards | 2019 : Full show and winners". Disney+ Hotstar. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  29. "Presenting the winners of the 65th Amazon Filmfare Awards 2020". Filmfare. 6 November 2021. Archived from the original on 16 February 2020.
  30. "Filmfare OTT Awards 2022". filmfare.com. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
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