Nikki Tamboli
- Actress
- model
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 is currently in Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5 house.
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
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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.[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 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. |
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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 | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2020–2021 | Bigg Boss 14 | Contestant | 2nd runner-up | [2] |
2021 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 | 10th place | [25] | |
2024 | Bigg Boss Marathi 5 |
Special appearances
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | Bigg Boss OTT | Herself | [citation needed] |
Zee Comedy Show | [26] | ||
Bigg Boss 15 | [27] | ||
Sirf Tum | [28] | ||
2022 | The Khatra Khatra Show | [citation needed] | |
2023 | Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull | [29] |
Music videos
Year | Title | Singer(s) | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | Birthday Pawri | Amit Mishra and Aditi Singh Sharma | |
Kalla Reh Jayenga | Jass Zaildar | [30] | |
Number Likh | Tony Kakkar | [31] | |
Shanti | Millind Gaba | [32] | |
Roko Roko | Mellow D | [33] | |
Dil Kisi Se | Arjun Kanungo | [34] | |
2022 | Behri Duniya | Afsana Khan and Saajz | [citation needed] |
Ek Haseena Ne | Ramji Gulati | [35] | |
Chhori | Sonu Kakkar |
References
- ^ "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]
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "Khatron Ke Khiladi 11: Contestants this season". The Times of India. 27 April 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Nikki Tamboli Remembers Brother Jatin On Third Death Anniversary: "I Miss You Terribly"".
- ^ "Bigg Boss star Nikki Tamboli honors late brother with heartrending message".
- ^ "'Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu': The Adult comedy to hit the screens on this day". The Times of India.
- ^ "Watch: Director Santhosh P Jayakumar unveils the seductive and bold trailer of 'Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu'". The Times of India.
- ^ "Raghava Lawrence To Revive Muni Franchise, Confirms Fourth Film". silverscreenindia.in. 24 August 2017.
- ^ "Raghava Lawrence starrer Kanchana 3 to kick off next month". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (7 February 2019). "Sree Vishnu's Thipparaa Meesam's first look". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Bigg Boss 14 contestant Nikki Tamboli: Know more about her films, boyfriend and more". The Times of India. 3 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. 12 October 2020.
- ^ "bigg-boss-applauds-nikki-tamboli-for-behaving-like-a-winner-since-day-1-new". India Today. 20 February 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ^ "bigg-boss-14-contestant-nikki-tamboli-appreciated-by-toofani-seniors". seelatest. 11 October 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Nikki Tamboli opens up on being eliminated from 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 11'". DNA India. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Conman Sukesh Gifted Gucci Bag, Rs 3.5 Lakh Cash to Nikki Tamboli; Chahat Khanna Given Versace Watch: Report". News18. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ^ "Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Women on Television 2020". Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ^ "Bigg Boss 14: Nikki Tamboli". The Indian Express. 21 February 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Thipparaa Meesam Movie Review : Goes off the rails hard and fast!". The Times of India.
- ^ "Nikki Tamboli says she was 'dying from inside' during first Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 stunt: 'It was worst for me'". Hindustan Times. 17 July 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Photos: Taapsee Pannu, Abhishek Banerjee and Nikki Tamboli snapped at Zee Comedy Show | Parties & Events - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. 29 September 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "Bigg Boss 15: Nikki Tamboli tells Salman Khan she doesn't agree with his views on Pratik Sehajpal, asks 'who is Jay?'". Hindustan Times. 10 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "Bharti Singh, Haarsh Limbachiyaa and Nikki Tamboli to feature in an episode of Sirf Tum | TV - Times of India Videos". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ^ "Bigg Boss 16 rivals Shiv Thakare and Archana Gautam set for a showdown on Entertainment Ki Raat - Housefull". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ "Kalla Reh Jayenga song: Nikki Tamboli shines in this Jass Zaildar track". The Indian Express. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ Grace Cyril (18 June 2021). "Tony Kakkar flirts with Nikki Tamboli in Number Likh. Music video out now". India Today. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
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