Nikki Tamboli

Nikki Tamboli
Tamboli in 2023
Born	(1996-08-21) 21 August 1996 (age 28) Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
Occupations	Actress model
Years active	2019–present
Known for	Bigg Boss 14 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11

Nikki Tamboli (born 21 August 1996) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu, Tamil cinema and Hindi television. ^[1] She participated in reality shows such as Bigg Boss 14 where she emerged as 2nd-runner up and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 . ^{[2] [3]} She was the 2nd-runner up in the Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5 in 2024. In 2025, she was part of Celebrity MasterChef India .

Early life

Tamboli was born in a Marathi family on 21 August 1996 in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. ^{[4] [5]} She had a brother Jatin, who died in 2021 due to COVID-19. ^{[6] [7]}

Career

Tamboli at Zee Comedy show

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 finished at 3rd place, ^{[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 the media

Tamboli appeared in the Times of India's "Most Desirable Women on Television" list of 2020, where she was ranked 8th. ^[22]

Filmography

Films

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2019	Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu	Pooja	[23]
	Kanchana 3	Divya	[ citation needed ]
	Thipparaa Meesam	Mounika	[24]
2023	Jogira Sara Ra Ra	Item number

Television

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	Herself
	India's Best Dancer vs Super Dancer: Champions ka Tashan
	Celebrity Masterchef India	Contestant

Music videos

Year	Title	Singer(s)	Ref.
2021	Birthday Pawri	Amit Mishra and Aditi Singh Sharma
	Kalla Reh Jayenga	Jass Zaildar	[25]
	Number Likh	Tony Kakkar	[26]
	Shanti	Millind Gaba	[27]
	Roko Roko	Mellow D	[28]
	Dil Kisi Se	Arjun Kanungo	[29]
2022	Behri Duniya	Afsana Khan and Saajz	[ citation needed ]
	Ek Haseena Ne	Ramji Gulati	[30]
	Chhori	Sonu Kakkar

References

1. "Tamil film 'Kanchana 3' hits the jackpot, mints Rs 100-crore in a week". The Economic Times. 27 April 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2019.^{[ permanent dead link ‍]}
2. "Nikki Tamboli is second Bigg Boss 14 contestant, says she will break hearts on Salman Khan's show. Watch". Hindustan Times. 3 October 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
3. "Khatron Ke Khiladi 11: Contestants this season". The Times of India. 27 April 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
4. "Bigg Boss 14: Who is Nikki Tamboli? Here's all you should know about the actress". 30 September 2020. Archived from the original on 7 September 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
5. "Bigg Boss 14 Grand Premiere Episode: Nikki Tamboli Flirts With Salman Khan On Stage, Here's All You Need To Know About Her". 3 October 2020.
6. "Nikki Tamboli Remembers Brother Jatin On Third Death Anniversary: "I Miss You Terribly"".
7. "Bigg Boss star Nikki Tamboli honors late brother with heartrending message". The Times of India. 4 May 2024.
8. "'Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu': The Adult comedy to hit the screens on this day". The Times of India. 18 March 2019.
9. "Watch: Director Santhosh P Jayakumar unveils the seductive and bold trailer of 'Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu'". The Times of India. 2 February 2019.
10. "Raghava Lawrence To Revive Muni Franchise, Confirms Fourth Film". silverscreenindia.in. 24 August 2017.^{[ dead link ‍]}
11. "Raghava Lawrence starrer Kanchana 3 to kick off next month". The New Indian Express . 26 August 2017.
12. Kavirayani, Suresh (7 February 2019). "Sree Vishnu's Thipparaa Meesam's first look". Deccan Chronicle.
13. "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!". ABP Live. 23 September 2020.
14. "Bigg Boss 14 contestant Nikki Tamboli: Know more about her films, boyfriend and more". The Times of India . 3 October 2020.
15. "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.
16. "bigg-boss-applauds-nikki-tamboli-for-behaving-like-a-winner-since-day-1-new". India Today. 20 February 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
17. "bigg-boss-14-contestant-nikki-tamboli-appreciated-by-toofani-seniors". seelatest. 11 October 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
18. "bigg-boss-14-nikki-tamboli-impressed-everyone-from-salman-khan-to-ekta-kapoor-here-s-why-she-deserves-to-win". Hindustan Times. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
19. "Nikki Tamboli opens up on being eliminated from 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 11'". DNA India. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
20. "nikki-tamboli-pratik-sehajpal-new-bffs-in-town-their-sizzling-chemistry-on-the-khatra-khatra-show-makes-fans-call-them-perfect-couple". spotboye. 29 March 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
21. "Conman Sukesh Gifted Gucci Bag, Rs 3.5 Lakh Cash to Nikki Tamboli; Chahat Khanna Given Versace Watch: Report". News18. 15 September 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
22. "Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Women on Television 2020". The Times of India . 12 June 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
23. "Bigg Boss 14: Nikki Tamboli". The Indian Express. 21 February 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
24. "Thipparaa Meesam Movie Review : Goes off the rails hard and fast!". The Times of India.
25. "Kalla Reh Jayenga song: Nikki Tamboli shines in this Jass Zaildar track". The Indian Express. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
26. Grace Cyril (18 June 2021). "Tony Kakkar flirts with Nikki Tamboli in Number Likh. Music video out now". India Today. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
27. "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.
28. "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.
29. "Arjun Kanungo, Nikki Tamboli's song 'Dil Kisi Se' is all about love, loss and heartbreak". indiatvnews.com. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
30. "Shaheer Sheikh, Nikki Tamboli come together for music video 'Ek Haseena Ne' | TV - Times of India Videos". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 June 2022.

External links

• Nikki Tamboli on Instagram
• Nikki Tamboli at IMDb