Pranutan Bahl, granddaughter of Nutan and daughter of Mohnish Bahl, will be making her Hollywood debut with Rahsaan Noor in 'Coco & Nut'. The film will be shot in Chicago and will be produced in both English and Hindi. Pranutan Bahl, known for her roles in 'Notebook' (2019) and 'Helmet' (2022), will star in the film, which is touted to be a ‘spirit-lifting romance’. With the film, Pranutan Bahl is gearing up for new chapter in her career. It is directed by Noor, whose last venture was 'Bengali Beauty' in 2018, which was critically acclaimed.
The film is reportedly about an ambitious young woman, played by Pranutan, and showcases how she grapples with the challenges of saving her marriage. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she gets support from her college sweetheart, portrayed by Noor. The film is scheduled to be shot entirely in Chicago from June to July, and has cast and crew from both the United States and India.
"I've always wanted to do a romantic drama," Pranutan shared, adding, “'Coco & Nut' is a beautiful story in which my character, Nut, journeys through a transformative phase in her life. I’m so grateful that I made my international debut with a movie like that.”
"I'm really grateful to be getting another opportunity to make a film," Rahsaan Noor added. He shared his excitement and said, "That too on a subject that is not only personal to me but also a subject that I've found so many people around the world relate to -- when looking for your life partner, how do you really know if you've found the one?"
He further stated, “I grew up like so many other second generation South Asian Americans -- with a love for our movies from the motherland. That's why we're making Coco & Nut in English and in Hindi. It's a privilege to be working with Pranutan on this film. From the moment I saw her in 'Notebook', I was taken by her talent and knew that I had to work with her one day."
The screenplay of 'Coco & Nut' is inspired from a poignant text message Noor received from his college sweetheart, five years after she had broken his heart.
Written by Rahsaan Noor and Raghav Murali, with additional screenplay by Priyamvada Singh, the film is backed by Hamilton Moving Pictures' Chad Shields, alongside Ranjith Rajasekharan and Raghav Murali. Noor’s Ziryab Films, Henry Leong’s Macuverse. The film’s Executive Producers are Mashruk Zahid and Lasaly Changkachith are bankrolling the film. 'Coco & Nut' is slated to release in 2025.
