Nirma's first play was Ranjish and she appeared in the television serial Do Chand and Sarkar Sahab. Her debut film was Bazigar and she has appeared in films such as Laaj, Shararat, Qarz, and Behram Daku. In 1997, she played the role of a stage dancer in film Dream Girl which was directed by Sangeeta. Punjabi film credits include Babul Da Wera. Apart from movies, she has also regularly appeared in Punjabi stage dramas and various music videos.
