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New Delhi: Veteran actor Nirmal Rishi, best known for her work in Punjabi film industry, was conferred the Padma Shri award on Monday.
Rishi received the award from President Droupadi Murmu at a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital.
After attending the ceremony, Rishi spoke to ANI and expressed her happiness. She also shared what her initial reaction was when she got the news about getting the honour.
“When I got the first call, I got nervous…I am happy that I received it…I have done a lot of theatre. I have worked in around 100 films…,” Rishi told ANI.
Rishi shot to fame with her portrayal of Gulabo Maasi in ‘Long Da Lishkara’. Her career boasts a rich tapestry of roles, with notable appearances in Punjabi films like ‘Nikka Zaildar’ and ‘Nikka Zaildar 2’.
About Nirmal Rishi
If we talk about Nirmal Rishi, let us tell you that Nirmal Rishi is a Punjabi film and television actress. She is best remembered for her role as ‘Gulabo Masi’ in the debut film Long Da Lishkara (1983). Born in 1943 in village Khiva Kalan of Mansa district, her father’s name was Baldev Krishna Rishi and mother’s name was Bachani Devi. She was very fond of theater since her school days.
She (Nirmal Rishi) chose to become a physical education instructor and joined the Government College for Physical Education, Patiala. She has acted in more than 60 films.
