Padma Awards 2024 For Punjabi actors Nirmal Rishi, Pran Sabharwal News: Punjabi actress Nirmal Rishi, and actor Pran Sabharwal, have been conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award, this year. With an amazing career spanning six decades in theatre and films, the legendary actress Nirmal Rishi (80) has been making an impact in the Punjabi film industry. This year, Nirmal Rishi is a proud recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri Award 2024 for her outstanding contribution to the world of Art.
“I’ve lost count of the plays I’ve been a part of. Stepping onto the stage has always felt like a cathartic moment,” said Nirmal Rishi, who also earned the 2012 Sangeet Natak Akademi award for her exceptional acting skills. She is prominently known for her compelling performances in social, religious, and adapted plays. Her artistic journey started under the mentorship of Punjab’s acclaimed theatre figures, Harpal and Neena Tiwana. She rose to fame with her role as ‘Gulabo Maasi’ in her debut movie “Long Da Lishkara” (1983). She was also a part of big hits such as “Nikka Zaildar” and its sequel, “Nikka Zaildar 2.”
Begining of the journey
| Date of Birth | 27 August 1943 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 80 Years |
| Birthplace | Village Khiva Kalan, Bathinda, Punjab, British India (now Mansa, Punjab, India) |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | • British Indian (27 August 1943 – 15 August 1947) • Indian (15 August 1947 – present) |
| Hometown | Mansa, Punjab |
| School | She attended a school in Ganganagar, Rajasthan. |
| College/University | Government College for Physical Education, Patiala |
| Educational Qualification | M.Phil. in Physical Education |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Caste | Gujjar |
| Hobby | Writing |
| Controversy | Property Dispute with her Brother: Nirmal Rishi was involved in a property dispute with her brother. According to Nirmal, her broother had took over the house which was gifted to her by her uncle. A case was going on in the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding the same and in 2023, the judge passed the verdict in Nirmal Rishi’s favour. |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father– Baldev Krishan Rishi (Village Sarpanch) Mother– Bachni Devi |
| Siblings | She had two elder brothers who passed away when they were infants. Nirmal has two elder sisters and two younger brothers, one of whom is named Roshan Lal Rishi. |
Nirmal Rishi was born in 1943 into a Brahmin family in the village of Khiva Kalan in Mansa district. Her father, Sarpanch Baldev Krishan Rishi, and her mother, Bachni Devi, played significant roles in her upbringing and her passion for theatre emerged during her school days. She opted for a career as a physical education instructor. She enrolled in Government College Patiala for Physical Education. He was inspired by Prithviraj Kapoor. He didn’t have any formal qualifications or training in acting. Despite this, Sabharwal went on to make theatre and radio his life. He was also one of the founder faculty members of the Department of Speech, Drama & Music, at Punjabi University, Patiala. She has, so far, acted in over 60 films,
- Long Da Lishkara (1983).. Gulabo Maasi
- Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da (1985).. Bhaago- Shamsher’s sister
- Sheran De Putt Sher (1990) .. Bachni
- Qurbani Jatt Di (1990).. Bhua
- Jigra Jatt Da (1991) .. Bishan Kaur- Bakhtaawar’s mother
- Diva Bale Sari Raat (1991).. Jindo
- Ankhila Soorma (1993).. Tejo
- Khel Taqdeeran De (1995).. Kauri
- Mela (1997) .. Parsinn Kaur
- Billian ch Baander (2007) .. Mrs Saroj Bakshi
- Sat Sri Akal (2008)
- Akhiyaan Udeekdian (2009).. Dilsher’s Mother
- Lakeeran (2016)
- Panjaban -Love Rules Hearts (2010).. Karan’s mother
- Woman from the East (2013).. Jeeto
- Saadi Love Story (2013)
- Dilli 1984 (2014).. Vamp
- Little Terrors (2014).. Grandmother
- Oh My Pyo! (2014).. Binnu’s Mother
- Angrej (2015).. Marho’s grandmother
- Darra (2016)
- Love Punjab (2016).. Pargat’s Mother
- Nikka Zaildar (2016).. Daleep Kaur- Nikka’s grandmother
- Bambukat (2016).. Resham’s mother
- Dangal (2016).. Cameo Appearance
- Lahoriye (2017).. Tej Parkash Kaur- Kikkar’s mother
- Rabb Da Radio (2017).. Bebe Hardev Kaur
- Arjan (2017).. Amro
- Asli Punjab (2017)
- The Great Sardaar (2017).. Sarpanch’s Mother
- KRAZZY TABBAR (2017).. Swarn Kaur
- Nikka Zaildar 2 (2017).. Deso Kaur- Nikka’s Bebe
- Bailaras (2017)
- Ek Anokhi Dulhan – Saavi (2017)
- Hard Kaur (2017) .. Satwant Kaur
- Subedaar Joginder Singh (2018) .. Bibi Krishan Kaur
- Laung Laachi (2018) .. Ajaypal’s daadi
- Daana Paani (2018).. Basant Kaur (old age)
- Carry On Jatta 2 (2018) .. Lady at Marriage Beaureu
- Kurmaiyan (2018) .. Ambo Jai Kaur
- Parahuna (2018) .. Bhua
- Aate Di Chidi (2018)
- Afsar (2018)
- Marriage Palace (2018)
- Rajma Chawal (2018).. Beeji / Bebe
- Bhajjo Veero Ve (2018)
- Arjun Patiala (2019) Arjun’s Mother
- Aakhiri Waris (2019)
- Vadda Kalakaar (2019)
- Kaake Da Viyah (2019)
- Kala Shah Kala (2019)
- Guddiyan Patole (2019) Nani
- Who’s Your Daddy?? (2020) as Biji
- Paani Ch Madhaani (2021)
- Saunkan Saunkne (2022)
- Bajre Da Sitta (2022)
- Ni Main Sass Kutni (2022)
- Sher Bagga (2022)
- Shakkar Paare (2022)
- Maa Da Ladla (2022)
- Honeymoon (2022)
- Mitran Da Naa Chalda (2023)
- Godday Godday Chaa (2023)
Other Awards & Nomination
Nirmal Rishi is a well-known and successful actress who has been nominated for numerous award ceremonies and received several awards. A few of them include-
- In 2017, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the PTC Film Awards.
- She won a Filmfare Award for best supporting actress in 2017 for the film Nikka Zaildar.
- In 2018, she won a Filmfare Award for the role of best supporting actress for her work in the film Nikka Zaildar 2.
- Additionally, she was a nominee for the 2018 Filmfare Award for best supporting actress for the film Lahoriye
Nirmal Rishi Net Worth
Nirmal Rishi is known for her acting ability and her versatility. She is a very compatible and energetic actress, who has a capacity to make any role her own. Nirmal Rishi might be the unassailable actress of Bollywood cinema but her income comes from many different sources such as Movies, shows, endorsements and business investments. Nirmal Rishi‘s Net worth is $1 to 2 Million in 2022 which in Indian Currency is 7 to 14 Crore Indian Rupee and Nirmal Rishi‘s monthly salary is around 10 lakh + in Indian rupees.
