Nikki Tamboli was born on 21 August 1996. She is an Indian actress who mainly works in Telugu and Tamil films as well as Hindi TV shows.
In 2024, she participated in Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5 and was the second runner-up. Recently, she participated in Celebrity MasterChef India 2025.
Nikki Tamboli Biography
Nikki was born on August 21, 1996 (Wednesday), in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, into a Marathi family. As of 2024, she is 28 years old. Her zodiac sign is Leo, and she is Indian by nationality.
She has black eyes and medium brown hair. Her height is 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm), and she weighs 55 kg (121 lbs).
Nikki belongs to the Maharashtrian ethnicity and follows a non-vegetarian diet. She enjoys reading, cooking, and traveling in her free time.
Family & Boyfriend
Nikki father is Digambar Tamboli, and her mother is Pramila Bodkhe Tamboli. She had a brother named Jatin, who sadly passed away in 2021 due to COVID-19.
She is currently unmarried.
In the past, there were rumors that she was dating DJ Rohit Gida and Manan Shah.
Right now, Nikki’s boyfriend is Arbaz Patel. The two became close while participating in Bigg Boss Marathi 5, where they were often seen together.
Arbaz Patel is an actor who was previously engaged to Leeza Bindra. Nikki revealed that Arbaz ended his engagement with Leeza to be with her. She also admitted that she was heartbroken when she first found out about Arbaz’s engagement, but she tried to stay strong.
Education & Early Life
She studied at PODAR International School in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, where she completed her schooling. She then earned a degree from Kishinchand Chellaram College in Mumbai.
After graduating, she joined an acting school to learn professional modeling skills. She began her career as a model.
In 2019, she made her acting debut in the Telugu horror-comedy film Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu, where she played the role of Pooja.
Career Journey Of Nikki Tamboli
Nikki Tamboli made her Tamil film debut in the action-horror movie Kanchana 3, where she played the role of Divya. The film was a big success, earning over ₹130 crore worldwide.
Her third movie was Thipparaa Meesam in Telugu, where she played Mounika.
In 2020, Nikki entered the Hindi reality show Bigg Boss 14 and finished in third place. She became very popular and received a lot of appreciation during the show.
In 2021, she participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, a stunt-based reality show filmed in Cape Town. She finished in 10th place. Besides reality shows, she also appeared in several music videos with T-Series, Saregama, and Desi Music Factory.
In 2022, she joined The Khatra Khatra Show, a game show on Colors TV, hosted by Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa.
In 2023, she made a special appearance in the Hindi film Jogira Sara Ra Ra, in the song “Cocktail”, alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
In 2024, Nikki participated in Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5 on Colors Marathi. She was the highest-paid contestant of the season and finished as the second runner-up.
In 2025, she joined MasterChef India Season 6, where filmmaker Farah Khan is the host.
Movies & Web Series
Films:
- 2019: Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu – Played the role of Pooja
- 2019: Kanchana 3 – Played the role of Divya
- 2019: Thipparaa Meesam – Played the role of Mounika
- 2023: Jogira Sara Ra Ra – Special appearance in the song “Cocktail”
Television Shows:
- 2020–2021: Bigg Boss 14 – Contestant, finished as 2nd runner-up
- 2021: Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 – Contestant, finished in 10th place
- 2021: Bigg Boss OTT 1 – Appeared as Herself
- 2021: Zee Comedy Show – Appeared as Herself
- 2021: Bigg Boss 15 – Guest appearance
- 2021: Sirf Tum – Guest appearance
- 2022: The Khatra Khatra Show – Appeared as Herself
- 2023: Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull – Appeared as Herself
- 2024: Bigg Boss Marathi 5 – Contestant, finished as 2nd runner-up
- 2024: Playground – Appeared as Herself
- 2024: India’s Best Dancer 4 – Guest appearance
- 2025: Indian Idol 15 – Guest appearance
- 2025: India’s Best Dancer vs Super Dancer: Champions ka Tashan – Guest appearance
- 2025: Celebrity MasterChef India – Contestant
Music Videos:
- 2021: Birthday Pawri – Amit Mishra & Aditi Singh Sharma
- 2021: Kalla Reh Jayenga – Jass Zaildar
- 2021: Number Likh – Tony Kakkar
- 2021: Shanti – Millind Gaba
- 2021: Roko Roko – Mellow D
- 2021: Dil Kisi Se – Arjun Kanungo
- 2022: Behri Duniya – Afsana Khan & Saajz
- 2022: Ek Haseena Ne – Ramji Gulati
- 2022: Chhori – Sonu Kakkar
Networth & Awards
As of 2024, her net worth is around $1.7 million (approx. ₹13 crore).
She earns money mainly from her work in acting, modeling, and brand endorsements.
In 2024, she was the highest-paid contestant on Bigg Boss Marathi 5, earning ₹3.75 lakhs per week.
In 2020, she was ranked 8th on the Times of India’s “Most Desirable Women on Television” list.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Nikki Tamboli |
| Profession | Actress, Model, Reality TV Star |
| Date of Birth | August 21, 1996 |
| Age (as of 2024) | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India |
| Father | Digambar Tamboli |
| Mother | Pramila Bodkhe Tamboli |
| Sibling | Late Jatin Tamboli (Brother) |
| Boyfriend | Arbaz Patel |
| Net Worth (2024) | $1.7 million (approx. ₹13 crore) |
| Social Media | Instagram: @nikki_tamboli Twitter (X): @nikkitamboli Snapchat: bombshellniks |
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