Nikki Tamboli
Nikki Tamboli is an Indian actress and reality TV personality who mostly appears in Telugu and Tamil films, and Hindi TV shows. She received widespread recognition after appearing in popular reality TV shows like Bigg Boss 14, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5, and Celebrity MasterChef India. In 2026, she appeared as a contestant in the reality TV show The 50.[1][2]
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| Nikki Tamboli in 2026 | |
| Born | 21 August 1996 (age 29) Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Graduate |
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| Occupation | Actress, reality television personality, model |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | Bigg Boss 14, Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, Bigg Boss Marathi 5 |
| Notable works | Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu, Kanchana 3, Bigg Boss 14, Celebrity MasterChef India, The 50 |
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| Spouse(s) | Unmarried |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
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Early Life & Education
Nikki Tamboli was born on 21 August 1996 in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, to a Marathi family. She completed her schooling at Podar International School, Aurangabad, and later pursued her graduation and an acting course at Kishinchand Chellaram College, Mumbai.[3]
Career
Nikki Tamboli started her career as a model before entering the acting industry in 2019 with the Telugu horror-comedy film Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu, in which she played the role of Pooja. Later in the same year, she appeared in the Tamil action-horror film Kanchana 3, which received immense commercial success.[4]
She later appeared in the Telugu film Thipparaa Meesam. Nikki entered the television industry in 2020 by appearing in Bigg Boss 14, in which she was the second runner-up and received fame all over the country.
In 2021, she appeared in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11. Over the years, she appeared in many reality shows such as The Khatra Khatra Show, Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5, Indian Idol 15, and Celebrity MasterChef India, in which she was the first runner-up.
In 2026, Nikki Tamboli appeared in the reality television show The 50, marking her entry into more competitive reality shows.
Notable Works
Nikki Tamboli is recognized for her performances in Telugu and Tamil movies like Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu and Kanchana 3, besides her appearances in reality TV series like Bigg Boss 14, Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5, Celebrity MasterChef India, and The 50.
Achievements and Recognition
Nikki Tamboli was placed 8th in the list of "Most Desirable Women on Television" by The Times of India in 2020. She is also one of the highest-paid contestants on Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5.
Personal Life
Nikki Tamboli is in a relationship with actor and reality TV personality Arbaz Patel, whom she met on Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5. She is also known to be quite active on social media platforms.[5]
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References
- ↑ Exclusive: Nikki Tamboli on participating in 'The 50' despite health issues, says this is definitely very risky for me . In Times of India . Retrieved 5 February 2026
- ↑ Nikki Tamboli reveals why she initially said no to The 50 . In India Today . Retrieved 5 February 2026
- ↑ Nikki Tamboli . In Big Brother Wiki . Retrieved 5 February 2026
- ↑ Nikki Tamboli – Biography, Photos & Profile . In Filmibeat . Retrieved 5 February 2026
- ↑ Who Is Nikki Tamboli's Boyfriend Arbaz Shaikh? Here's Everything You Need To Know About The Actor-Model . In Filmibeat . Retrieved 5 February 2026