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President of India Draupadi Murmu gave these awards to many personalities during a function, Nirmal Rishi was also one of them. Nirmal Rishi was selected for this award for his contribution in the field of arts. (Photo: Instagram/nirmalrishiofficial)

Esteemed veteran actress Nirmal Rishi, celebrated for her contributions to the Punjabi film industry, was honored with the Padma Shri award.

Rishi was presented with the award by President Droupadi Murmu during a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Following the event, Nirmal Rishi expressed her joy and recounted her initial reaction upon receiving the news of the honor.

Nirmal Rishi gained widespread acclaim for her portrayal of Gulabo Maasi in 'Laung Da Lishkara'. Her illustrious career encompasses a diverse range of roles, with notable performances in Punjabi cinema, including 'Nikka Zaildar' and 'Nikka Zaildar 2'

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