At the glittering 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025 with Gujarat Tourism, an evening celebrating the best of Indian cinema, witnessed a touching moment of legacy and love. Pranutan Bahl, emerging Bollywood actress and granddaughter of the legendary Nutan, turned heads not just with her elegance but with a deeply personal tribute stitched into the fabric she wore, a saree embroidered with the names of her grandmother’s most celebrated films.
The saree was no ordinary garment. It was a moving homage, painstakingly crafted to bear the titles of six iconic movies, Bandini, Milan, Seema, Sujata, Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki, and Meri Jung, for which Nutan won Filmfare Awards. Nutan, a beacon of the golden era of Bollywood, remains an unparalleled icon, having won six Filmfare Awards, including five for Best Actress, a feat unmatched for over six decades.
The ceremony not only celebrated the evening’s stars but also immortalized Nutan with a special Cine Icon award, accepted on her behalf by her son Mohnish Bahl and granddaughter Pranutan. The night became a confluence of generations and emotions as Pranutan shared poignant reflections on carrying forward the family’s illustrious torch: “Since childhood, I’ve felt the weight and warmth of representing her. Being the fifth generation in this craft, the legacy is not just about films but about the grace, professionalism, and dignity that my grandmother and father exemplified.”
Pranutan’s tribute transcended the glitz of the awards, offering a heartfelt reminder of the true essence of legacy. “In today’s world, the beauty of legacy can sometimes get lost amid sensationalism. For me, growing up on my father’s film sets was about absorbing passion and commitment, aspects I strive to live up to every day,” she expressed.
This special moment, beautifully captured by the embroidered saree and the award, was a celebration of enduring artistry and familial pride, a legacy lovingly worn like a second skin. Pranutan Bahl’s homage was not simply a look back at a luminous past but a vow to uphold the timeless spirit of her grandmother’s artistry in the years to come.
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