Arbaz Patel
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| Arbaz Patel promo shoot | |
| 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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Arbaz Patel (Arbaz Shaikh) is an Indian model, social media influencer, digital content creator, and reality TV personality from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra. His Instagram reels, which feature comedy, romance, shayari, action, and emotional content, are what initially made him famous. His involvement in MTV Splitsvilla X5 (2024), which brought him widespread youth recognition, was his big break. He later competed in Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5 (2025), where he was praised for his direct demeanor and fashionable appearance even though he was eliminated in the eighth week. He further solidified his reputation in the entertainment industry that same year by appearing on the reality show Rise and Fall, which debuted on SET India and Amazon MX Player. Arbaz is well-known for his charisma, adaptability, and ability to connect with young people. He has a sizable fan base on television and the internet.
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);[1][2] 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,[3][4] 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.[5][6] 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.
See also
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References
- ↑ Bigg Boss Marathi 5: All you need to know about contestant Arbaz Patel . In The Times of India . Retrieved 19 September 2025
- ↑ Bigg Boss Marathi 5: Arbaz Patel shines in the reality show as he becomes the House Leader . In The Times of India . Retrieved 19 September 2025
- ↑ Rise and Fall Contestant: कौन हैं Arbaz Patel? जिनके लिए Nikki Tamboli ने शेयर किया स्पेशल पोस्ट . In News24 हिंदी . Retrieved 19 September 2025
- ↑ Arbaz Patel joins Ashneer Grover’s new reality show Rise and Fall . In IndiaForums . Retrieved 19 September 2025
- ↑ Nikki Tamboli and Arbaz Patel arrive hand-in-hand at First Copy success bash . In News18 . Retrieved 19 September 2025
- ↑ Splitsvilla X5’s Nayera Ahuja reacts to Bigg Boss Marathi’s Arbaaz Patel and Nikki Tamboli’s romantic bond in the show; calls him, “Husband of many wives” . In The Times of India . Retrieved 19 September 2025