Nikki Tamboli

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Nikki Tamboli
Nikki-Tamboli-snapped-at-Zee-Comedy-Show.jpg
Tamboli in 2021
Born (1997-08-21) 21 August 1997 (age 24)
Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
Occupation
Years active2019 – present

Nikki Tamboli is an Indian actress who works in films and television. In 2019, she appeared in the Tamil film Kanchana 3 which became one of the highest grossing Tamil films of the year.[1] In 2020, she participated in Bigg Boss 14 and emerged as the 2nd runner up.[2] In 2021 she participated in stunt based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11.[3]

Early life[]

Tamboli was born in a Marathi family on 21 August 1996 in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.[4][5]

Career[]

Tamboli at Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 press conference in 2021

Tamboli started her career as a model. In late September 2017, Tamboli was called for an audition in Chennai for Lawrence film. He was impressed by her dance moves and he later signed her for his film Kanchana 3. The shoot for the film began in Chennai during the first week of October 2017.

In 2019, she made her acting debut in the Indian film industry with the Telugu horror comedy film Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu playing the role Pooja.[6][7] She later made her Tamil debut in the action horror film Kanchana 3 playing Divya.[8][9] Her third film was Thipparaa Meesam (Telugu) where she played Mounika.[10]

In 2020, she entered the Hindi reality show Bigg Boss in its fourteenth season as a contestant.[11][12][13] She finished as the second runner-up. In 2021, Nikki took part in reality TV show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 which was filmed in Cape Town and finished at 10th place.[14]

Filmography[]

Films[]

Year Title Role Language Notes Ref(s)
2019 Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu Pooja Telugu Tollywood debut
Kanchana 3 Divya Tamil Kollywood debut [15]
Thipparaa Meesam Mounika Telugu [16]

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2020-2021 Bigg Boss 14 Contestant 2nd runner-up [2]
2021 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 10th place [17]

Special appearances[]

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2021 Bigg Boss OTT Herself Sunday Ka Vaar [18]
Zee Comedy Show Comedian 6 episodes [19]
Bigg Boss 15 Panelist Weekend Ka Vaar [20]

Music videos[]

Year Title Singer(s) Label Ref(s)
2021 Birthday Pawri Amit Mishra and Aditi Singh Sharma MB Music [21]
Kalla Reh Jayenga Jass Zaildar LYFTYM Studios [22]
Number Likh Tony Kakkar Desi Music Factory [23]
Shanti Millind Gaba T-Series
Roko Roko Mellow D BGBNG Music [24]
Dil Kisi Se Arjun Kanungo Saregama [25]

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.
  2. ^ 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.
  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.
  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. ^ "'Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu': The Adult comedy to hit the screens on this day – Times of India". The Times of India.
  7. ^ "Watch: Director Santhosh P Jayakumar unveils the seductive and bold trailer of 'Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu' – Times of India". The Times of India.
  8. ^ "Raghava Lawrence To Revive Muni Franchise, Confirms Fourth Film". 24 August 2017.
  9. ^ "Raghava Lawrence starrer Kanchana 3 to kick off next month".
  10. ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (7 February 2019). "Sree Vishnu's Thipparaa Meesam's first look". Deccan Chronicle.
  11. ^ "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!". 23 September 2020.
  12. ^ "Bigg Boss 14 contestant Nikki Tamboli: Know more about her films, boyfriend and more". 3 October 2020.
  13. ^ "Exclusive – Want to look patakha on Bigg Boss 14; have hired three stylists and carrying 18 lehengas: Nikki Tamboli". 12 October 2020.
  14. ^ "Nikki Tamboli opens up on being eliminated from 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 11'". DNA India. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  15. ^ Kumar, Munna. "Kanchana 3 में घोस्ट का किरदार निभाने वाली ये एक्ट्रेस, अपनी बोल्डनेस से उड़ती हैं लोगों की नींद". India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  16. ^ "Thipparaa Meesam Movie Review : Goes off the rails hard and fast!". The Times Of India.
  17. ^ "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.
  18. ^ "Nikki Tamboli To Join Bigg Boss OTT Contestant For a Special Task This Weekend?". www.india.com. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  19. ^ "Photos: Taapsee Pannu, Abhishek Banerjee and Nikki Tamboli snapped at Zee Comedy Show | Parties & Events - Bollywood Hungama". 29 September 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  20. ^ "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.
  21. ^ "Actor Arradhya Maan to grace this holi with sensational song 'Birthday Pawri'". Hindustan Times. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  22. ^ "Kalla Reh Jayenga song: Nikki Tamboli shines in this Jass Zaildar track". The Indian Express. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  23. ^ MumbaiJune 18, Grace Cyril; June 18, 2021UPDATED; Ist, 2021 12:02. "Tony Kakkar flirts with Nikki Tamboli in Number Likh. Music video out now". India Today. Retrieved 7 August 2021.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  24. ^ "Watch New Hindi Hit Song Music Video - 'Roko Roko' Sung By Mellow D | Hindi Video Songs - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  25. ^ "Arjun Kanungo, Nikki Tamboli's song 'Dil Kisi Se' is all about love, loss and heartbreak". www.indiatvnews.com. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2021.

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