Nikki Tamboli Explained

Nikki Tamboli
Birth Date:21 August 1996
Birth Place:Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
Years Active:2019present
Known For:Bigg Boss 14

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 .[2] [3] She was the 2nd-runner up in the Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5 in 2024.

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

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 , 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

YearTitleRoleRef.
2019Chikati Gadilo ChithakotuduPooja [23]
Kanchana 3Divya
Thipparaa MeesamMounika [24]
2023Jogira Sara Ra RaItem number

Television

Year TitleRoleNotes Ref.
2020–2021Bigg Boss 14Contestant 2nd runner-up
2021 10th place[25]
2024Bigg Boss Marathi 52nd runner-up
2021Bigg Boss OTT 1 Herself
Zee Comedy Show[26]
Bigg Boss 15[27]
Sirf Tum [28]
2022The Khatra Khatra Show
2023Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull[29]
2024Playground
India's Best Dancer 4

Music videos

Year TitleSinger(s)Ref.
2021Birthday PawriAmit Mishra and Aditi Singh Sharma
Kalla Reh JayengaJass Zaildar[30]
Number LikhTony Kakkar[31]
ShantiMillind Gaba[32]
Roko RokoMellow D[33]
Dil Kisi SeArjun Kanungo[34]
2022Behri DuniyaAfsana Khan and Saajz
Ek Haseena NeRamji Gulati[35]
Chhori

Notes and References

  1. News: Tamil film 'Kanchana 3' hits the jackpot, mints Rs 100-crore in a week . 27 April 2019 . The Economic Times . 26 September 2019.
  2. Web site: 3 October 2020 . Nikki Tamboli is second Bigg Boss 14 contestant, says she will break hearts on Salman Khan's show. Watch . 8 October 2020 . Hindustan Times . en.
  3. Web site: 27 April 2021 . Khatron Ke Khiladi 11: Contestants this season . 26 October 2021 . The Times of India . en.
  4. Web site: Bigg Boss 14: Who is Nikki Tamboli? Here's all you should know about the actress . 30 September 2020 . dead . 7 September 2021 . 7 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210907193845/https://www.indiatvnews.com/amp/entertainment/tv/bigg-boss-13-who-is-nikki-tamboli-here-s-all-you-should-know-about-the-actress-653192.
  5. Web site: 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. Web site: Nikki Tamboli Remembers Brother Jatin On Third Death Anniversary: "I Miss You Terribly".
  7. News: Bigg Boss star Nikki Tamboli honors late brother with heartrending message. The Times of India . 4 May 2024 .
  8. News: 'Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu': The Adult comedy to hit the screens on this day . The Times of India. 18 March 2019 .
  9. News: Watch: Director Santhosh P Jayakumar unveils the seductive and bold trailer of 'Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu' . The Times of India. 2 February 2019 .
  10. Web site: 24 August 2017 . Raghava Lawrence To Revive Muni Franchise, Confirms Fourth Film . silverscreenindia.in.
  11. Web site: Raghava Lawrence starrer Kanchana 3 to kick off next month . The New Indian Express. 26 August 2017 .
  12. Web site: Sree Vishnu's Thipparaa Meesam's first look . Suresh . Kavirayani . 7 February 2019 . Deccan Chronicle.
  13. Web site: 23 September 2020 . 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.
  14. Web site: 3 October 2020 . Bigg Boss 14 contestant Nikki Tamboli: Know more about her films, boyfriend and more . The Times of India.
  15. Web site: 12 October 2020 . Exclusive – Want to look patakha on Bigg Boss 14; have hired three stylists and carrying 18 lehengas: Nikki Tamboli . The Times of India.
  16. News: 20 February 2021 . bigg-boss-applauds-nikki-tamboli-for-behaving-like-a-winner-since-day-1-new . India Today . 20 February 2021.
  17. News: 11 October 2020 . bigg-boss-14-contestant-nikki-tamboli-appreciated-by-toofani-seniors . seelatest . 11 October 2020.
  18. News: 16 February 2021 . 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.
  19. Web site: 19 July 2021 . Nikki Tamboli opens up on being eliminated from 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 11' . 26 October 2021 . DNA India . en.
  20. News: 29 March 2022 . 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.
  21. Web site: Conman Sukesh Gifted Gucci Bag, Rs 3.5 Lakh Cash to Nikki Tamboli; Chahat Khanna Given Versace Watch: Report . 15 September 2022 . News18 . 15 September 2022 . en.
  22. News: Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Women on Television 2020 . . 12 June 2021 . 12 June 2021.
  23. Web site: 21 February 2021 . Bigg Boss 14: Nikki Tamboli . 6 March 2022 . The Indian Express . en.
  24. News: Thipparaa Meesam Movie Review : Goes off the rails hard and fast! . The Times of India.
  25. Web site: 17 July 2021 . Nikki Tamboli says she was 'dying from inside' during first Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 stunt: 'It was worst for me' . 7 August 2021 . Hindustan Times . en.
  26. Web site: 29 September 2021 . Photos: Taapsee Pannu, Abhishek Banerjee and Nikki Tamboli snapped at Zee Comedy Show Parties & Events - Bollywood Hungama . . 26 October 2021 . en.
  27. Web site: 10 October 2021 . Bigg Boss 15: Nikki Tamboli tells Salman Khan she doesn't agree with his views on Pratik Sehajpal, asks 'who is Jay?' . 26 October 2021 . Hindustan Times . en.
  28. Web site: Bharti Singh, Haarsh Limbachiyaa and Nikki Tamboli to feature in an episode of Sirf Tum TV - Times of India Videos . 28 March 2022 . The Times of India . en.
  29. Web site: Bigg Boss 16 rivals Shiv Thakare and Archana Gautam set for a showdown on Entertainment Ki Raat - Housefull . 15 April 2023 . The Telegraph (India).
  30. Web site: 13 June 2021 . Kalla Reh Jayenga song: Nikki Tamboli shines in this Jass Zaildar track . 7 August 2021 . The Indian Express . en.
  31. Grace Cyril . 18 June 2021 . Tony Kakkar flirts with Nikki Tamboli in Number Likh. Music video out now . 7 August 2021 . India Today . en.
  32. Web site: 22 June 2021 . Shanti: Millind Gaba and Nikki Tamboli's trippy track is sure to get your feet tapping . 6 March 2022 . The Indian Express . en.
  33. Web site: Watch New Hindi Hit Song Music Video - 'Roko Roko' Sung By Mellow D Hindi Video Songs - Times of India . 7 August 2021 . The Times of India . en.
  34. Web site: 9 September 2021 . Arjun Kanungo, Nikki Tamboli's song 'Dil Kisi Se' is all about love, loss and heartbreak . 9 September 2021 . indiatvnews.com . en.
  35. Web site: Shaheer Sheikh, Nikki Tamboli come together for music video 'Ek Haseena Ne' TV - Times of India Videos . 8 June 2022 . The Times of India . en.

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