Arbaz Patel
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| Born | 12 May 1999 (age 26) Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Graduate |
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| Occupation | Model, Social Media Influencer, Digital Creator, Reality TV Personality |
| Years active | 2019 – Present |
| Known for | Instagram Reels, MTV Splitsvilla X5, Bigg Boss Marathi 5, Rise And Fall |
| Notable works | MTV Splitsvilla X5 (2024), Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5 (2025), Rise And Fall (2025) |
| Awards | Social Media Influencer Awards (Nominations) |
| Spouse(s) | Unmarried |
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| Religion | Islam |
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Early Life & Education
Arbaz Patel, real name Arbaz Shaikh, was born on 12 May 1999 in a middle-class Islamic family in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra. He had a strong interest in entertainment, fitness, and fashion from a young age. He put a lot of effort into becoming a model and influencer despite having a humble upbringing. He is very close to his siblings, Shireen Patel and Shabnam Patel, and his brother Armaan Patel, who also makes videos.
Career
Arbaz started his career by making entertaining lip-sync videos on Instagram. Young viewers were immediately enamored with his endearing demeanor, height, and diverse comedic, romantic, shayari, and action performances. His participation in MTV Splitsvilla X5 in 2024 marked a significant turning point in his career, garnering him widespread recognition and a devoted following. Building on this success, he competed in Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5 (2025); despite losing in the eighth week, his honest demeanor, fashionable appearance, and genuine personality made an impression on viewers. By participating in the reality show Rise And Fall, which debuted on Amazon MX Player and SET India in September 2025, Arbaz solidified his position in the entertainment sector.
Notable Works
- MTV Splitsvilla X5 (2024) – Contestant
- Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5 (2025) – Contestant
- Rise And Fall (2025) – Contestant
Achievements and Recognition
As of right now, Arbaz Patel is single. He frequently works on content with Leeza Bindra, a fellow model and digital creator who has been connected to him. In addition, it is said that he is seeing Nikki Tamboli, a well-known actress and reality TV personality. Following Bigg Boss Marathi 5, their relationship reportedly deepened, and the two are regularly spotted together on social media, garnering attention for their chemistry.
Personal Life
Arbaz has amassed a sizable fan base on Instagram, where millions of people have viewed his reels. He is regarded as one of Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5's most fashionable competitors, and his diverse content—which includes comedy, romance, action, and shayari—continues to garner admiration from young people.