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{{ | {{short description|Indian actress (born 1996)}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2022}} | {{Use Indian English|date=April 2022}} | ||
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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Nikki Tamboli | | name = Nikki Tamboli | ||
| image = Nikki-Tamboli-snapped-at-Lotus-Grandeur.jpg | | image = Nikki-Tamboli-snapped-at-Lotus-Grandeur.jpg | ||
| image_size = | | image_size = | ||
| caption = Tamboli | | caption = Tamboli in 2021 | ||
| birth_name = | | birth_name = Nikita Tamboli | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|8|21|df=yes}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|8|21|df=yes}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Aurangabad]], [[Maharashtra]], India | | birth_place = [[Aurangabad]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]] | ||
| occupation = {{hlist| | | occupation = {{hlist|Actress}} | ||
| years_active = 2019 | | years_active = 2019{{En dash}}present | ||
| television = | | television = | ||
| | | partner = Arbaz Patel (2024–present) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Nikki Tamboli''' (born 21 August 1996) is an Indian actress who primarily works in [[Telugu cinema]], [[Tamil cinema]] and [[Hindi]] television.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/tamil-film-kanchana-3-hits-a-jackpot-mints-rs-100-crore-in-a-week/articleshow/69068381.cms?from=mdr |title=Tamil film 'Kanchana 3' hits the jackpot, mints Rs 100-crore in a week |date=27 April 2019 |work=The Economic Times |access-date=26 September 2019 | '''Nikki Tamboli''' (born 21 August 1996) is an Indian actress who primarily works in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]], [[Tamil cinema]] and [[Hindi]] television.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/tamil-film-kanchana-3-hits-a-jackpot-mints-rs-100-crore-in-a-week/articleshow/69068381.cms?from=mdr |title=Tamil film 'Kanchana 3' hits the jackpot, mints Rs 100-crore in a week |date=27 April 2019 |work=The Economic Times |access-date=26 September 2019 |archive-date=3 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603161404/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/tamil-film-kanchana-3-hits-a-jackpot-mints-rs-100-crore-in-a-week/articleshow/69068381.cms |url-status=dead }}</ref> She is known for participating in reality shows such as ''[[Bigg Boss 14]]'', ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11]]'',<ref name="hindustantimes.com">{{Cite web |date=3 October 2020 |title=Nikki Tamboli is second Bigg Boss 14 contestant, says she will break hearts on Salman Khan's show. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/bigg-boss-14-as-hot-and-sizzling-nikki-tamboli-tries-to-woo-salman-khan-this-is-the-actor-s-reaction-watch/story-w9BWP8zLcFJX8S1dY7FKOO.html |access-date=8 October 2020 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=27 April 2021 |title=Khatron Ke Khiladi 11: Contestants this season |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/khatron-ke-khiladi-11-check-out-the-list-of-contestants-this-season/photostory/82276415.cms |access-date=26 October 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> [[Bigg Boss Marathi season 5|''Bigg Boss Marathi season 5'']] and ''[[Celebrity MasterChef (Hindi TV series)|Celebrity MasterChef India]]''. | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Tamboli was born in a [[Marathi people|Marathi]] family on 21 August 1996 in [[Aurangabad]], [[Maharashtra]].<ref name="nikki">{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com | Tamboli was born in a [[Marathi people|Marathi]] family on 21 August 1996 in [[Aurangabad]], [[Maharashtra]].<ref name="nikki">{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/tv/bigg-boss-14-who-is-nikki-tamboli-here-s-all-you-should-know-about-the-actress-653192 |title=Bigg Boss 14: Who is Nikki Tamboli? Here's all you should know about the actress |date=30 September 2020 |url-status=dead |access-date=7 September 2021 |archive-date=7 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210907193845/https://www.indiatvnews.com/amp/entertainment/tv/bigg-boss-13-who-is-nikki-tamboli-here-s-all-you-should-know-about-the-actress-653192}}</ref><ref name="DOB">{{cite web |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-14-grand-premiere-episode-contestant-nikki-tamboli-reveals-she-learnt-to-flirt-with-boys-for-salman-khan-show-1354653/amp |title=Bigg Boss 14 Grand Premiere Episode: Nikki Tamboli Flirts With Salman Khan On Stage, Here's All You Need To Know About Her |date=3 October 2020}}</ref> Her brother Jatin died in 2021 due to COVID-19.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/nikki-tamboli-remembers-brother-jatin-on-third-death-anniversary-i-miss-you-terribly-5588380 |title=Nikki Tamboli Remembers Brother Jatin On Third Death Anniversary: "I Miss You Terribly"}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-star-nikki-tamboli-honors-late-brother-with-heartrending-message/articleshow/109845645.cms |title=Bigg Boss star Nikki Tamboli honors late brother with heartrending message|newspaper=The Times of India |date=4 May 2024 }}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
[[ | She started her career as a model. In 2019, she made her acting debut with the [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] [[horror comedy]] film ''[[Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu]]'' playing the role of Pooja.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/chikati-gadilo-chithakotudu-the-adult-comedy-to-hit-the-screens-on-this-day/articleshow/68459261.cms |title='Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu': The Adult comedy to hit the screens on this day |website=The Times of India|date=18 March 2019 }}</ref><ref name="TR">{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/watch-director-santhosh-p-jayakumar-unveils-the-seductive-and-bold-trailer-of-chikati-gadilo-chithakotudu/articleshow/67805510.cms |title=Watch: Director Santhosh P Jayakumar unveils the seductive and bold trailer of 'Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu' |website=The Times of India|date=2 February 2019 }}</ref> | ||
Tamboli later made her [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] debut in the action horror film ''[[Kanchana 3]]'' as Divya. Kanchana 3 grossed over ₹130 crore worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |date=24 August 2017 |title=Raghava Lawrence To Revive Muni Franchise, Confirms Fourth Film |url=https://silverscreen.in/tamil/news/raghava-lawrence-confirms-muni-4/ |website=silverscreenindia.in}}{{dead link|date=February 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Raghava Lawrence starrer Kanchana 3 to kick off next month |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/aug/26/raghava-lawrence-starrer-kanchana-3-to-kick-off-next-month-1648258.html |website=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=26 August 2017 }}</ref> Her third film was ''[[Thipparaa Meesam]]'' in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] where she played Mounika.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/070219/sree-vishnus-thipparaa-meesams-first-look.html |title=Sree Vishnu's Thipparaa Meesam's first look |first=Suresh |last=Kavirayani |date=7 February 2019 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> | |||
In 2020, she made her television debut through participating in the [[Hindi]] reality show ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series)|Bigg Boss 14]]'' where she emerged as the 2nd runner-up,<ref>{{cite web |date=23 September 2020 |title=Who Is Nikki Tamboli? These HOT PICS Of Bigg Boss 14 CONFIRMED Contestant Prove That She Will Raise OOMPH In Salman Khan's Show This Year! |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/hot-pics-of-bigg-boss-14-confirmed-contestant-nikki-tamboli-prove-that-she-will-raise-oomph-in-salman-khans-show-1345984 |website=ABP Live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=3 October 2020 |title=Bigg Boss 14 contestant Nikki Tamboli: Know more about her films, boyfriend and more |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-14-contestant-nikki-tamboli-know-more-about-her-films-boyfriend-and-more/articleshow/78426897.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=12 October 2020 |title=Exclusive – Want to look patakha on Bigg Boss 14; have hired three stylists and carrying 18 lehengas: Nikki Tamboli |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-want-to-look-patakha-on-bigg-boss-14-have-hired-three-stylists-and-carrying-18-lehengas-nikki-tamboli/articleshow/78618410.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> and got immense fame and appreciation during her stint on the show.<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 February 2021 |title=bigg-boss-applauds-nikki-tamboli-for-behaving-like-a-winner-since-day-1-new |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/bigg-boss-applauds-nikki-tamboli-for-behaving-like-a-winner-since-day-1-new-promo-1771247-2021-02-20 |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=11 October 2020 |title=bigg-boss-14-contestant-nikki-tamboli-appreciated-by-toofani-seniors |work=seelatest |url=https://www.seelatest.com/television/bigg-boss-14-contestant-nikki-tamboli-appreciated-by-toofani-seniors |access-date=11 October 2020 |archive-date=26 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126192148/https://www.seelatest.com/television/bigg-boss-14-contestant-nikki-tamboli-appreciated-by-toofani-seniors |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=16 February 2021 |title=bigg-boss-14-nikki-tamboli-impressed-everyone-from-salman-khan-to-ekta-kapoor-here-s-why-she-deserves-to-win |work=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/bigg-boss-14-nikki-tamboli-impressed-everyone-from-salman-khan-to-ekta-kapoor-here-s-why-she-deserves-to-win-101613472868041.html |access-date=16 February 2021}}</ref> | |||
In | In 2021, she participated in [[Colors TV]]'s stunt-based reality show ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11]]'', filmed in [[Cape Town]] where she finished at 10th place.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021 |title=Nikki Tamboli opens up on being eliminated from 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 11' |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/television/report-nikki-tamboli-opens-up-on-being-eliminated-from-khatron-ke-khiladi-says-it-wasnt-easy-2901376 |access-date=26 October 2021 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref> Apart from reality shows she was also seen in several music videos collaboration with channels such as [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]], [[Saregama]] and Desi Music Factory. | ||
In | In 2022, she was seen in [[Colors TV]]'s game show ''[[Khatra Khatra Khatra|The Khatra Khatra Show]]'' which was hosted by [[Bharti Singh]] and [[Haarsh Limbachiyaa]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 March 2022 |title=nikki-tamboli-pratik-sehajpal-new-bffs-in-town-their-sizzling-chemistry-on-the-khatra-khatra-show-makes-fans-call-them-perfect-couple |work=spotboye |url=https://www.spotboye.com/television/television-news/nikki-tamboli-pratik-sehajpal-new-bffs-in-town-their-sizzling-chemistry-on-the-khatra-khatra-show-makes-fans-call-them-perfect-couple/6242f22fdc16c80c7a810b59 |access-date=29 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Conman Sukesh Gifted Gucci Bag, Rs 3.5 Lakh Cash to Nikki Tamboli; Chahat Khanna Given Versace Watch: Report |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/conman-sukesh-gifted-gucci-bag-rs-3-5-lakh-cash-to-nikki-tamboli-chahat-khanna-given-versace-watch-report-5960695.html |access-date=15 September 2022 |website=News18 |date=15 September 2022 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
In | In 2023, Tamboli made special appearance in the song "Cocktail" in Hindi film ''[[Jogira Sara Ra Ra]]'' opposite [[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]]. | ||
In 2024, Tamboli appeared on the [[Colors Marathi]]'s reality show ''[[Bigg Boss Marathi season 5|''Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5'']]''. She was eventually the highest-paid contestant of the season. Tamboli emerged as the 2nd runner-up. | |||
In 2025, Tamboli appeared on the [[Sony TV]]'s reality show ''Celebrity Masterchef India'' where she emerged as the 1st runner-up.{{citation needed|date=April 2025}} | |||
In 2026, Tamboli appeared on the [[Colors TV]]'s reality show ''The 50''. | |||
== In the media == | == In the media == | ||
Tamboli appeared in the [[Times of India]]'s "Most Desirable Women on Television" list of 2020, where she was ranked 8th.<ref>{{cite | Tamboli appeared in the [[Times of India]]'s "Most Desirable Women on Television" list of 2020, where she was ranked 8th.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/meet-the-times-20-most-desirable-women-on-television-2020/articleshow/83433752.cms |title=Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Women on Television 2020 |website=[[The Times of India]] |date=12 June 2021 |access-date=12 June 2021}}</ref> | ||
== Personal life == | |||
Tamboli is in a relationship with Arbaz Patel, which they confirmed after meeting in [[Bigg Boss Marathi season 5]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> | |||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| rowspan="3"|2019 | | rowspan="3"|2019 | ||
| ''[[Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu]]'' | | ''[[Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu]]'' | ||
| Pooja | | Pooja | ||
| [[Telugu language|Telugu]] | | [[Telugu language|Telugu]] | ||
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 February 2021 |title=Bigg Boss 14: Nikki Tamboli |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-14-nikki-tamboli-evicted-7197080/ |access-date=6 March 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 February 2021 |title=Bigg Boss 14: Nikki Tamboli |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-14-nikki-tamboli-evicted-7197080/ |access-date=6 March 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Kanchana 3]]'' | | ''[[Kanchana 3]]'' | ||
| Divya | | Divya | ||
| [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | | [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Thipparaa Meesam]]'' | | ''[[Thipparaa Meesam]]'' | ||
| Mounika | | Mounika | ||
| | | Telugu | ||
|<ref>{{Cite | |<ref>{{Cite news |title=Thipparaa Meesam Movie Review : Goes off the rails hard and fast! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/thipparaa-meesam/movie-review/71969448.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2023 | | 2023 | ||
|''[[Jogira Sara Ra Ra]]'' | |''[[Jogira Sara Ra Ra]]'' | ||
|Item number | |rowspan=2 |Item number | ||
|[[ | |[[Hindi]] | ||
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| 2025 | |||
| ''Badnaam'' | |||
| [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] | |||
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/nikki-tamboli-to-make-debut-in-punjabi-films-with-item-song/articleshow/116622000.cms |title=Nikki Tamboli to make debut in Punjabi films with item song |date=24 December 2024 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> | |||
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! Role | ! Role | ||
! Notes | ! Notes | ||
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| 2020–2021 | | 2020–2021 | ||
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]]'' | | ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]]'' | ||
| | | rowspan="2" |Contestant | ||
| 2nd runner-up | | 2nd runner-up | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2021 | | rowspan="5" |2021 | ||
| ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11]]'' | | ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11]]'' | ||
| 10th place | | 10th place | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi TV series)|Bigg Boss OTT 1]]'' | |||
| ''[[ | | rowspan="6" |Herself | ||
| Herself | |||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Zee Comedy Show]]'' | |''[[Zee Comedy Show]]'' | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Bigg Boss 15]]'' | | ''[[Bigg Boss 15]]'' | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Sirf Tum (TV series)|Sirf Tum]]'' | | ''[[Sirf Tum (TV series)|Sirf Tum]]'' | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2022 | |2022 | ||
|''[[Khatra Khatra Khatra|The Khatra Khatra Show]]'' | |''[[Khatra Khatra Khatra|The Khatra Khatra Show]]'' | ||
|<ref>{{Cite web |last= | | | ||
|- | |||
| 2023 | |||
| ''[[Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull]]'' | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="3" |2024 | |||
| ''[[Bigg Boss Marathi season 5|Bigg Boss Marathi 5]]'' | |||
|Contestant | |||
|2nd runner-up | |||
|- | |||
|''[[Playground (web series)|Playground]]'' | |||
| rowspan="4" |Herself | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
|''[[India's Best Dancer (Hindi TV series) season 4|India's Best Dancer 4]]'' | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="5" |2025 | |||
|''[[Indian Idol (Hindi TV series) season 15|Indian Idol 15]]'' | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
|''India's Best Dancer vs Super Dancer: Champions ka Tashan'' | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
|''[[Celebrity MasterChef (Hindi TV series)|Celebrity Masterchef India]]'' | |||
|Contestant | |||
|1st runner-up | |||
|- | |||
|''Shitti Vajli Re'' | |||
| rowspan="2" |Herself | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
|''Insider with Faisu'' | |||
|Guest | |||
|- | |||
|2026 – | |||
|''[[The 50]]'' | |||
|Contestant | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=IANS |date=2026-01-23 |title=Nikki Tamboli, Arbaz Patel to enter 'The 50', couple say 'ready to challenge limits' |url=https://ianslive.in/nikki-tamboli-arbaz-patel-to-enter-the-50-couple-say-ready-to-challenge-limits--20260123122135 |access-date=2026-01-23 |website=IANS News |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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| ''Dil Kisi Se'' | | ''Dil Kisi Se'' | ||
| [[Arjun Kanungo]] | | [[Arjun Kanungo]] | ||
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 September 2021 |title=Arjun Kanungo, Nikki Tamboli's song 'Dil Kisi Se' is all about love, loss and heartbreak |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/music/arjun-kanungo-nikki-tamboli-s-song-dil-kisi-se-is-all-about-love-loss-and-heartbreak-732888 | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 September 2021 |title=Arjun Kanungo, Nikki Tamboli's song 'Dil Kisi Se' is all about love, loss and heartbreak |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/music/arjun-kanungo-nikki-tamboli-s-song-dil-kisi-se-is-all-about-love-loss-and-heartbreak-732888 |access-date=9 September 2021 |website=indiatvnews.com |language=en}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="3" | 2022 | ||
| ''Behri Duniya'' | | ''Behri Duniya'' | ||
| [[Afsana Khan]] and Saajz | | [[Afsana Khan]] and Saajz | ||
| | | {{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''Ek Haseena Ne'' | |''Ek Haseena Ne'' | ||
|[[Ramji Gulati]] | |[[Ramji Gulati]] | ||
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shaheer Sheikh, Nikki Tamboli come together for music video 'Ek Haseena Ne' {{!}} TV - Times of India Videos |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/shaheer-sheikh-nikki-tamboli-come-together-for-music-video-ek-haseena-ne/videoshow/92072326.cms |access-date=8 June 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shaheer Sheikh, Nikki Tamboli come together for music video 'Ek Haseena Ne' {{!}} TV - Times of India Videos |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/shaheer-sheikh-nikki-tamboli-come-together-for-music-video-ek-haseena-ne/videoshow/92072326.cms |access-date=8 June 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> | ||
|- | |||
|''Chhori'' | |||
|[[Sonu Kakkar]] | |||
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| 2025 | |||
|''Bheegne De'' | |||
|[[Tulsi Kumar]] | |||
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{{Wikiquote}} | {{Wikiquote}} | ||
*{{Instagram|nikki_tamboli}} | *{{Instagram|nikki_tamboli}} | ||
*{{IMDb name|nm9647744}} | *{{IMDb name|nm9647744}} | ||
{{Bigg Boss}} | {{Bigg Boss}} | ||
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[[Category:Actresses in Hindi television]] | [[Category:Actresses in Hindi television]] | ||
[[Category:Actresses in Telugu cinema]] | [[Category:Actresses in Telugu cinema]] | ||
[[Category:21st-century Indian actresses]] | [[Category:21st-century Indian actresses]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Contestants on Indian game shows]] | ||
[[Category:Participants in Indian reality television series]] | |||
Latest revision as of 23:58, 21 March 2026
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| Born | Nikita Tamboli 21 August 1996 |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Partner(s) | Arbaz Patel (2024–present) |
Nikki Tamboli (born 21 August 1996) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu, Tamil cinema and Hindi television.[1] She is known for participating in reality shows such as Bigg Boss 14, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11,[2][3] Bigg Boss Marathi season 5 and Celebrity MasterChef India.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Tamboli was born in a Marathi family on 21 August 1996 in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.[4][5] Her brother Jatin died in 2021 due to COVID-19.[6][7]
Career[edit | edit source]
She started her career as a model. In 2019, she made her acting debut with the Telugu horror comedy film Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu playing the role of Pooja.[8][9]
Tamboli later made her Tamil debut in the action horror film Kanchana 3 as Divya. Kanchana 3 grossed over ₹130 crore worldwide.[10][11] Her third film was Thipparaa Meesam in Telugu where she played Mounika.[12]
In 2020, she made her television debut through participating in the Hindi reality show Bigg Boss 14 where she emerged as the 2nd runner-up,[13][14][15] and got immense fame and appreciation during her stint on the show.[16][17][18]
In 2021, she participated in Colors TV's stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, filmed in Cape Town where she finished at 10th place.[19] Apart from reality shows she was also seen in several music videos collaboration with channels such as T-Series, Saregama and Desi Music Factory.
In 2022, she was seen in Colors TV's game show The Khatra Khatra Show which was hosted by Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa.[20][21]
In 2023, Tamboli made special appearance in the song "Cocktail" in Hindi film Jogira Sara Ra Ra opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
In 2024, Tamboli appeared on the Colors Marathi's reality show Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5. She was eventually the highest-paid contestant of the season. Tamboli emerged as the 2nd runner-up.
In 2025, Tamboli appeared on the Sony TV's reality show Celebrity Masterchef India where she emerged as the 1st runner-up.[citation needed]
In 2026, Tamboli appeared on the Colors TV's reality show The 50.
In the media[edit | edit source]
Tamboli appeared in the Times of India's "Most Desirable Women on Television" list of 2020, where she was ranked 8th.[22]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Tamboli is in a relationship with Arbaz Patel, which they confirmed after meeting in Bigg Boss Marathi season 5.[1][3]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu | Pooja | Telugu | [23] |
| Kanchana 3 | Divya | Tamil | ||
| Thipparaa Meesam | Mounika | Telugu | [24] | |
| 2023 | Jogira Sara Ra Ra | Item number | Hindi | |
| 2025 | Badnaam | Punjabi | [25] |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2021 | Bigg Boss 14 | Contestant | 2nd runner-up |
| 2021 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 | 10th place | |
| Bigg Boss OTT 1 | Herself | ||
| Zee Comedy Show | |||
| Bigg Boss 15 | |||
| Sirf Tum | |||
| 2022 | The Khatra Khatra Show | ||
| 2023 | Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull | ||
| 2024 | Bigg Boss Marathi 5 | Contestant | 2nd runner-up |
| Playground | Herself | ||
| India's Best Dancer 4 | |||
| 2025 | Indian Idol 15 | ||
| India's Best Dancer vs Super Dancer: Champions ka Tashan | |||
| Celebrity Masterchef India | Contestant | 1st runner-up | |
| Shitti Vajli Re | Herself | ||
| Insider with Faisu | Guest | ||
| 2026 – | The 50 | Contestant | [26] |
Music videos[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Birthday Pawri | Amit Mishra and Aditi Singh Sharma | |
| Kalla Reh Jayenga | Jass Zaildar | [27] | |
| Number Likh | Tony Kakkar | [28] | |
| Shanti | Millind Gaba | [29] | |
| Roko Roko | Mellow D | [30] | |
| Dil Kisi Se | Arjun Kanungo | [31] | |
| 2022 | Behri Duniya | Afsana Khan and Saajz | [citation needed] |
| Ek Haseena Ne | Ramji Gulati | [32] | |
| Chhori | Sonu Kakkar | ||
| 2025 | Bheegne De | Tulsi Kumar |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Tamil film 'Kanchana 3' hits the jackpot, mints Rs 100-crore in a week". The Economic Times. 27 April 2019. Archived from the original on 3 June 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
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- ↑ "'Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu': The Adult comedy to hit the screens on this day". The Times of India. 18 March 2019.
- ↑ "Watch: Director Santhosh P Jayakumar unveils the seductive and bold trailer of 'Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu'". The Times of India. 2 February 2019.
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- ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (7 February 2019). "Sree Vishnu's Thipparaa Meesam's first look". Deccan Chronicle.
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- ↑ "Exclusive – Want to look patakha on Bigg Boss 14; have hired three stylists and carrying 18 lehengas: Nikki Tamboli". The Times of India. 12 October 2020.
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- ↑ "Thipparaa Meesam Movie Review : Goes off the rails hard and fast!". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Nikki Tamboli to make debut in Punjabi films with item song". The Times of India. 24 December 2024.
- ↑ IANS (23 January 2026). "Nikki Tamboli, Arbaz Patel to enter 'The 50', couple say 'ready to challenge limits'". IANS News. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- ↑ "Kalla Reh Jayenga song: Nikki Tamboli shines in this Jass Zaildar track". The Indian Express. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ↑ Grace Cyril (18 June 2021). "Tony Kakkar flirts with Nikki Tamboli in Number Likh. Music video out now". India Today. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ↑ "Shanti: Millind Gaba and Nikki Tamboli's trippy track is sure to get your feet tapping". The Indian Express. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ↑ "Watch New Hindi Hit Song Music Video - 'Roko Roko' Sung By Mellow D | Hindi Video Songs - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
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