[1] She is best known for her role as Tara in the soap opera Tara,[2] and Kasautii Zindagii Kay.

She has also worked in the TV serial Chanakya as Shonotra.

She has acted in a number of Punjabi movies as well.

[3] Nishan made her Bollywood debut in the film Jaan Tere Naam along with Ronit Roy as a supporting actress followed by Dilwale, Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke,[4][5] Raja Hindustani, Akele Hum Akele Tum, and Tum Bin.

She also worked in Punjabi-language films like Jee Aayan Nu and Asa Nu Maan Watna Da.