Nirmal Rishi

Honestly, if you know Punjabi cinema even a little bit, you’ve probably heard Nirmal Rishi’s name tossed around like confetti at a wedding. She’s basically a legend—think grandma energy but with more sass and a sharper tongue. Her filmography is stacked, but let’s talk about a few gems that really put her on the map. Nikka Zaildar (2016)? An absolute riot. She plays the sort of grandmother who can steal a scene with just one eyebrow raise. The movie itself is this mix of romance, family chaos, and old-school values clashing with new-age love stories. You can’t take your eyes off her, honestly. And then there’s Nikka Zaildar 2—sequels are tricky, right? But somehow, she pulls it off again. The dynamic between generations, the misunderstandings, the comic timing…it all just clicks. The whole cast bounces off her energy. Lahoriye (2017) is a bit of a curveball—this one digs into partition-era drama, borders, and love that refuses to quit even when the world’s falling apart. Nirmal Rishi’s roles in these films aren’t just side dishes; they’re more like the secret masala that makes the whole thing pop. She’s got this way of delivering lines that’s both hilarious and deeply rooted in tradition, making her characters stick with you long after the credits roll. She’s not just a supporting actor; she’s the backbone of every scene she’s in.