She made her debut through Super hit Marathi film ‘Bindhast’ way back in 1999. In this film, she played a warden of a Girls’ Hostel; the role, which was most suited to her personality . And, Nirmiti Sawant made her presence felt through that role. Thanks to director Chandrakant Kulkarni, who opted for her in that role. Thereafter, Nirmiti Sawant found roles in films, but they were not prominent enough to exploit her talent.

Film maker Mahesh Kothare did present her in that memorable role of Gauri Shringarpure in his film; ‘Khabardar’ and later found her a suitable role in the film ‘Shubhamangal Savdhan’, where she played Najuka Aatya, the kind of character with orthodox thinking. In this film, she had plenty of scope to confront with renowned actress Reema Lagoo, in many humour filled scenes.

Nirmiti’s best time was on stage, with her play ‘Jau Bai Jorat’ - a hilarious comedy, which turned a hit among drama lovers. On television, she captured the home viewers with her hilarious performance in the serial ‘Kumari Gangubai Non Matric’, where she played the title role and proved that there was no need to find young lead pair, for the success of the serial. Her co star in this serial was Pandharinath kamble. So much was the success of this serial that a film was made on this pair, with the same name and released recently. Nirmiti played a double role in this film, which had offered ample scope to make maximum use of her talent. Needless to say that Nirmiti dominated the film, with her superb performance.

Being a versatile actress, Nirmiti has terrific timing for comedy. Even in a smallest scene, she is able to create an impact. The best examples are recent Marathi films like ‘Ideachi kalpana’ and ‘Ekulti Ek’. No wonder, she was invited as one of the judges for the popular Comedy reality show ‘Fu Bai Fu’. Nirmiti has also performed in two Hindi films ‘Aiyya’ and ‘Horn OK please!’. In ‘Aiyaa’ she played the role of Rani Mukherjee’s mother, offering a variety.

Nirmiti’s ongoing serial on e- TV is ‘1760 Sasubai’ which is filled with non stop comedy. Her presence itself is enough to indicate the humour filled theme. Moreover, she plays a female police; which is sure to generate laughter. Her forthcoming film is ‘Khara Sangoo Khota Khota’, which is also a total comedy film, in the company of renowned artistes like Ashok Saraf and Sayaji Shinde . So, just imagine, what will be the outcome of their interaction with each other? By the way, Nirmiti is playing the character of a Spinster, who runs a marriage Bureau. Watch out for her action in this film.

Always cheerful and open minded, she is very popular among her colleagues in Marathi entertainment industry. In fact, the set on which you find her presence, is always lighted up with jokes and laughter. Perhaps, she considers, ‘laughter’ as the best medicine for good health.